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Something to Cheer About

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Chandler, 93rd Bomb Squadron director of operations, greets members of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Dec. 6, 2017. The visit was part of the DCC’s 82nd USO Tour. During the Barksdale AFB portion of the tour, the cheerleaders spent several days meeting with Airmen and their families to thank them for their service to the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle/released)

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Something to Cheer About

Two members of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders observe operations during a visit to the 93rd Bomb Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 6, 2017. They were part of a larger group from the DCC on a USO Tour of thanksgiving to U.S. troops. They also put on a fitness exposition at the Barksdale Youth Center for the families of Airmen on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle/ released)

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Calling All Airmen

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert VanHoy (right), 307th Bomb Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shelley Cohen (left), 307th BW command chief master sergeant, congratulate the winners of the Wing Airman of the Quarter Board during a commander’s call on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 3, 2017. Each quarterly winner is selected by answering questions in front of a board of their superiors. Each winner is selected not only for answering correctly, but is also on professionalism, appearance and their military record. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dachelle Melville/Released)

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Calling All Airmen

A representative from Army-Air Force Exchange Services presents a certificate of recognition to Master Sgt. Andrew Beiger, 707th Maintenance Squadron armament systems technician, during the 307th Bomb Wing commander’s call at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 3, 2017. Beiger is the 307th BW Senior Noncommissioned Officer for the third quarter of 2017. He also received a gift card to the Base Exchange in addition to the certificate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dachelle Melville/Released)

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Calling All Airmen

David Lay, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel representing the Shreveport-Bossier Military Affairs Council, congratulates Staff Sgt. Belinda Thoreson, 707th Maintenance Squadron aircraft mechanic, for winning the 307th Bomb Wing Noncommissioned Officer for the third quarter of 2017 during a commander’s call on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 3, 2017. Lay presented Thoreson and the other winners with a Military Affairs Council coin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dachelle Melville/Released)

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Calling All Airmen

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Shelley Cohen, 307th BW command chief master sergeant, congratulates Staff Sgt. Belinda Thoreson, 707th Maintenance Squadron aircraft mechanic, for winning the 307th Bomb Wing Noncommissioned Officer for the third quarter of 2017 during a commander’s call on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 3, 2017. Cohen is also the president of the Air Force Association Chapter 159. She presented the quarterly winners with a one year membership to the association. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dachelle Melville/Released)

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Calling All Airmen

Kara Lowrie, representing Acadiana Mortgage in Bossier City, La., congratulates Master Sgt. Andrew Beiger, 707th Maintenance Squadron armament systems technician, for winning the 307th Bomb Wing Senior Noncommissioned Officer for the third quarter of 2017 during a commander’s call on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 3, 2017. Lowrie also presented the quarterly winners with a gift certificate to a local restaurant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dachelle Melville/Released)

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Calling All Airmen

U.S. Air Force Airmen representing the 307th Bomb Wing in the Air Force Global Strike Challenge 2017 celebrate the 343rd Bomb Squadron’s win of the Mitchell Award during a commander’s call on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 3, 2017. The trophy is awarded for dropping the single, most accurate, unguided munition during the Global Strike Challenge. This crew placed their munition literally zero feet from their intended target. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dachelle Melville/Released)

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Calling All Airmen

The 307th Bomb Wing recognized four recent recipients of Associate’s degrees from the Community College of the Air Force during a commander’s call on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 3, 2017. The Community College of the Air Force provides Airmen a path to receive an Associate’s degree with the training they receive while in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dachelle Melville/Released)

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Brig. Gen. Owens Visits 307th Bomb Wing

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Thomas Owens, National Guard Assistant to the Commander, Air Force Global Strike Command, listens to Colonel Robert VanHoy II, 307th Bomb Wing commander, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 28, 2017. VanHoy spent the morning with Owens discussing the mission of the unit and its various organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle/Released)

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Brig. Gen. Owens Visits 307th Bomb Wing

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Thomas Owens, National Guard Assistant to the Commander, Air Force Global Strike Command, looks around the cockpit of a B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 28, 2017. Owens, whose flying background is in A-10 Thunderbolt II, was visiting the 307th Bomb Wing to learn more about its mission and programs. The jet Owens boarded was undergoing routine maintenance at the 307th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle/Released)

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Brig. Gen. Owens Visits 307th Bomb Wing

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Thomas Owens, National Guard Assistant to the Commander, Air Force Global Strike Command, addresses members of the 307th Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 28, 2017. He visited with the members of the 93rd Bomb Squadron, 307th Maintenance Group and 307th Maintenance Squadron to find out more about each unit’s mission. Owens is no stranger to Barksdale AFB, having attended flight training there several years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle/Released)

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343rd Bomb Squadron is Spot On

U.S. Air Force Maj. Nathan Barnhart, 343rd Bomb Squadron weapon systems officer reacts after the unit won the Mitchell Award at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 15, 2017. Barnhart and his fellow team members placed an unguided munition exactly on target to win the award. Accuracy in the competiton is measured by how many feet a single munition falls from a given target. The 343rd BS team scored a measurement of zero feet, a rare feat in the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle/released)

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343rd Bomb Squadron is Spot On

Members of the 343rd Bomb Squadron react to winning the Mitchell Award at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 15, 2017. They won the honor by placing an unguided munition at zero feet, or precisely on target, during the Global Strike Challenge 2017. Global Strike Challenge is the world's premier Bomber, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, Helicopter Operations and Security Forces competition with units from Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command, Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle/released)

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343rd Bomb Squadron is Spot On

Members of the 343rd Bomb Squadron stand by the B-52 Stratofortress just before competing in Global Strike Challenge 2017 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 6, 2017. The air crew placed a bomb exactly on target during the competition, earning the Mitchell Award for most accurate munition drop. In comparison, the unit’s closest competitor during the competition placed its munition 15 feet from the intended target. Global Strike Challenge is the world's premier Bomber, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, Helicopter Operations and Security Forces competition with units from Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command, Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dachelle Melville/released)

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307th MXS steps up

A MAU-9 Bomb Rack is bolted onto a Conventional Rotary Launcher at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 13, 2017. The 307th Maintenance Squadron is preparing the CRL’s to update the weapons system of the entire B-52 Stratofortress fleet. Bomb Racks must be carefully applied to the CRL, using specific torque measurements, to ensure surety and safety during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle/released)

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307th MXS steps up

A Conventional Rotary Launcher awaits maintenance at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 14, 2017. The CRL is the latest weapons platform for the B-52 Stratofortress, allowing it to carry laser and global positioning system guided munitions in its bomb bay. The 307th Maintenance Squadron is building enough CRL’s for the entire B-52 fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle/released)

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307th MXS steps up

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Richard Reed, 307th Maintenance Squadron armament systems mechanic, preps a Conventional Rotary Launcher for testing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 14, 2017. The CRL is the latest weapons platform for the B-52 Stratofortress. Testing done by members of the 307th MXS mimics how the CRL will perform in actual flight conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle/released)

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307th MXS steps up

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Richard Reed, 307th Maintenance Squadron armament systems mechanic, concentrates while pressure testing seals on a Conventional Rotary Launcher at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 14, 2017. The CRL is the latest weapons platform for the B-52 Stratofortress, allowing it to carry laser and global positioning system guided munitions in its bomb bay. The 307th MXS is solely responsible for preparing all the CRL’s needed for the entire B-52 fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle/released)

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307th MXS steps up

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Richard Taliaferro, 307th Maintenance Squadron armament systems mechanic, sweats it out as he adjusts the torque on an MAU-9 Bomb Rack on a Conventional Rotary Launcher at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 13, 2017. The 307th MXS is scheduled to complete conversions on the launchers for the entire Air Force B-52 inventory. Converting the bomb racks from MAU-7’s to MAU-9’s, placing them on the launchers and ensuring reliability is a significant investment in time and personnel. Each launcher conversion takes about 300 personnel hours to complete. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle/released)

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