Sailors from Navy Munitions Command Atlantic Unit Charleston begin preparing inert underwater mines at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Jan. 30, 2019. The mines will be laid by B-52 Stratofortress’ operating out of Barksdale AFB. The joint service operation occurs regularly, highlighting the interoperability between the Air Force and Navy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)