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Exercise Polar Growl takes off

Engines start on the B-52 Stratofortress named the Phoenix, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The “Phoenix” is taking part in the Total Force Enterprise mission with the 2nd and 307th Bomb Wings in the command directed mission “Polar Growl”. The B-52 is capable of delivering large payloads of precision nuclear or conventional ordnance over long ranges, while also providing decision makers the ability to rapidly project military power and generate decisive effects. This is a long range exercise over the Arctic and North Sea regions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Laura Siebert/Released)
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Exercise Polar Growl takes off

2nd Bomb Wing maintenance personnel ready a B-52 Stratofortress named the “Phoenix” at Barksdale Air Force Base, La, for flight in participation in the Total Force Integration mission “Polar Growl”. These exercises are conducted in coordination with Geographic Combatant Commands, military services, and agencies to deter strategic attacks against the U.S. and its Allies and partners. This long range exercise takes place over the Arctic and North Sea regions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Laura Siebert/Released)
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Exercise Polar Growl takes off

A B-52 Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing takes off in support of Exercise “Polar Growl” from Barksdale Air Force Base, La. on April 1, 2015. These aircraft will conduct simultaneous, long-range sorties from Barksdale to the Arctic and North Sea regions. Aircrew from the 2nd Bomb Wing and 307th Bomb Wing both participated in this exercise that supports the Nation’s ability to maintain a strong, credible bomber force that enhances and provides for the security and stability of our Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dachelle Melville/Released)
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Exercise Polar Growl takes off

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jimmy Jackson, 93rd Bomb Squadron and Maj. Landon Bell, 343rd Bomb Squadron, confer with a 2nd Bomb Wing maintainer during the preflight next to the aircraft taking part in a command directed exercise named ”Polar Growl”. This long range exercise is over the Arctic and North Sea regions. These bomber missions provide unique opportunities to integrate and train with Geographic Combatant Commands and our Allies and partners in joint and coalition operations and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Laura Siebert/Released)
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Exercise Polar Growl takes off

U.S. Air Force Maj. Landon Bell, 343rd Bomb Squadron, studies a flight brief at the 2nd Bomb Wing Operations Center. Major Bell is part of an aircrew participating in the “Polar Growl” mission. “Polar Growl” is a command directed Total Force Enterprise training mission bringing together active duty and reserve personnel from both the 2nd and 307th Bomb Wings at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. This long range exercise is over the Arctic and North Sea regions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Laura Siebert/Released)
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Exercise Polar Growl takes off

Two B-52 Stratofortress’ from the 2nd Bomb Wing take off in support of Exercise “Polar Growl” from Barksdale Air Force Base, La. on April 1, 2015. These aircraft will conduct simultaneous, long-range sorties from Barksdale to the Arctic and North Sea regions. Aircrew from the 2nd Bomb Wing and 307th Bomb Wing both participated in this exercise that supports the Nation’s ability to maintain a strong, credible bomber force that enhances and provides for the security and stability of our Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dachelle Melville/Released)
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Exercise Polar Growl takes off

U.S. Air Force Maintainers from the 2nd Bomb Wing look on as a B-52 Stratofortress starts their engines on Barksdale Air Force Base, La. April 1, 2015. The B-52, manned by aircrew from the 307th Bomb Wing is part of Exercise “Polar Growl.” These aircraft will conduct simultaneous, long-range sorties from Barksdale to the Arctic and North Sea regions. Bomber missions such as these ensure bomber crews maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency and demonstrate their ability to provide a flexible and always-ready global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dachelle Melville/Released)
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Exercise Polar Growl takes off

U.S. Air Force aircrew from the 307th Bomb Wing and aircraft maintenance Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing run last minute checks on their B-52 Stratofortress before leaving in support of Exercise “Polar Growl” on Barksdale Air Force Base, La. April 1, 2015. These aircraft will conduct simultaneous, long-range sorties from Barksdale to the Arctic and North Sea regions. These bomber operations provide a flexible and visible signal that highlights the U.S. ability to deter strategic attacks and respond to any potential future crisis or challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dachelle Melville/Released)
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Exercise Polar Growl takes off

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 307th Bomb Wing looks out his window while he prepares to take off in support of Exercise “Polar Growl” on Barksdale Air Force Base, La. April 1, 2015. The B-52 Stratofortress aircraft will conduct simultaneous, long-range sorties from Barksdale to the Arctic and North Sea regions. These bomber missions strengthen aircrew capabilities by familiarizing them with operations in these regions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dachelle Melville/Released)
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Airmen participate in deployment exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen inspect an aircraft pallet loaded with mobility equipment from the 307th Security Forces Squadron, Jan. 9, 2015, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The inspection was part of a mobility exercise for the 307th Bomb Wing during the January Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dachelle Melville/Released)
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Airmen participate in deployment exercise

U. S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jerome Lewis measures the height of a loaded aircraft pallet as part of his inspection of the 307th Security Forces Squadron, Jan. 9, 2015, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The inspection was part of a mobility exercise for the 307th Bomb Wing during the January Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dachelle Melville/Released)
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Airmen participate in deployment exercise

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Starlight Lesher waits for questions from an inspector while he reviews documents for an aircraft pallet loaded with mobility equipment for the 307th Security Forces Squadron, Jan. 9, 2015, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The inspection was part of a mobility exercise the 307th Bomb Wing conducted during the January Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dachelle Melville/Released)
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307th Bomb Wing prepares for mobility exercise

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Starlight Lesher, 307th Security Forces Squadron, reads the serial number of an M4 rifle during an inventory inspection on Jan. 6, 2015, 2015. The inspection was in preparation for a mobility exercise the 307th Bomb Wing will undergo during the January Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Greg Steele/Released)
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307th Bomb Wing prepares for mobility exercise

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Starlight Lesher, 307th Security Forces Squadron, reads the serial number of an M4 rifle during an inventory inspection on Jan. 6, 2015, 2015. The inspection was in preparation for a mobility exercise the 307th Bomb Wing will undergo during the January Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Greg Steele/Released)
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307th Bomb Wing prepares for mobility exercise

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Charles McCoy, Capt. Jerry Hardel and Tech. Sgt. Starlight Lesher perform an inventory inspection of mobility equipment required for the 307th Security Forces Squadron, Jan. 6, 2015, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The inspection was in preparation for a mobility exercise the 307th Bomb Wing will undergo during the January Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Greg Steele/Released)
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Security Forces deploy to support Eager Lion

Spent bullet casings litter the ground around the boots of Airmen assigned to the 307th Security Forces Squadron, May 17, 2014, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The Airmen are preparing to deploy in support of an Eager Lion exercise by accomplishing weapons qualification training. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Monique Roux/Released)
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Security Forces deploy to support Eager Lion

Members of the 307th Security Forces Squadron qualify on 9mm pistols in preparation for a deployment in support of an Eager Lion exercise, May 17, 2014, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Eager Lion is held in Jordan, and roughly 6,000 U.S. troops will take part in the exercise, which involves more than 12,500 troops from more than 20 countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Monique Roux/Released)
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Security Forces deploy to support Eager Lion

Airmen assigned to the 307th Security Forces Squadron are shown the proper stance when firing a handgun during weapons qualification training prior to leaving for a deployment in support of exercise Eager Lion, May 17, 2014, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Roughly 6,000 U.S. troops will participate in Eager Lion, which is an exercise involving scenarios ranging from training for a humanitarian assistance to practicing integrated air and missile defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Greg Steele/Released)
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Security Forces deploy to support Eager Lion

A member of the 307th Security Forces Squadron fires from the prone position during weapons qualification training prior to deploying to support an Eager Lion exercise, May 17, 2014, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The exercise, which takes place in Jordan, involves scenarios ranging from training for a humanitarian assistance to practicing integrated air and missile defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Monique Roux/Released)
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Security Forces deploy to support Eager Lion

A spent bullet case is ejected from the chamber of a rifle fired by an Airman assigned to the 307th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) during weapons qualification training, May 17, 2014, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The training is required for all 307th SFS Airman who are deploying in support of exercise Eager Lion. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Monique Roux/Released)
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