/ Published June 01, 2021
A B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, in support of a U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force, taxis down the runway during its arrival at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 16, 2021. Active-duty Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing and Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 307th BW teamed up to accomplish the BTF. Bomber deployments and operations enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any contingency or challenge across the globe. Evaluating readiness and forward positioning bombers ensures the Department of Defense can maintain operational and support capabilities to meet our security obligations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovante Johnson)
U.S. Air Force Tech.Sgt. Amber Smith, a structures journeyman and Master Sgt. Keith Mason, a pest management noncommissioned officer in charge with the 307th Civil Engineer Squadron, cut dry wall for showers in one of the buildings at Six Mile Camp in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, May 5, 2021. The two volunteered to upgrade the facilities for soldiers assigned to the next construction slot for nearby Camp Kamassa, a joint project of the Mississippi’s Toughest Kids Foundation and the Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Callie Ware)
A civic leader holds a B-52 Stratofortress part generated on a 3-D printer during a tour of the 307th Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base May 26, 2021. The tour was sponsored by the Shreveport-Bossier Military Affairs Council. It provided local business, government and education leaders the chance to learn about innovative efforts spearheaded by the wing and its sponsored programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA Kate Bragg)
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 307th Force Support Squadron, place prepare a Small Shelter System tent during a Silver Flag Exercise at Dobbins Air Force Base, Georgia, May 13, 2021. Force Support Squadron Airmen must attend at least one such exercise every three years in addition to their regular training. Silver Flag required Airmen to plan, build and implement a bare base operation in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)
U.S. Air Force Reserve recruiters take part in the Big Country Air Fest, May 1, 2021 in Abiliene, Texas. Several Airmen from the 489th MXS were on hand to assist recruiters and answer questions about their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)
Reserve Citizen Airmen assigned to the 489th Maintenance Squadron build inert munitions at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2021. The buildup was part of routine training during a unit training assembly.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Clint Melancon, assigned to the 307th Bomb Wing command post, works on the Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 17, 2020. Melancon was named Air Force Reserve Command Noncommissioned Officer of the Year for 2020. He has become a subject matter expert on the Global ASNT, which would allow the command post to communicate with B-52 Stratofortress pilots in the event of a nuclear incident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)