A 93rd Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress taxis prior to takeoff on Aug. 3, 2014, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes up to 50,000 feet and can carry nuclear or precision guided weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ted Daigle/Released)