343d BS Historic Flight 2011

The aircrew of sortie Skull 61, tail number 60-008, take time for a group photo prior to takeoff of a nuclear training mission at Barksdale Air Force Base, La, March 5, 2011. All are Air Force Reservists assigned to the 343rd Bomb Squadron. The mission simulated the release of both nuclear Air Launched Cruise Missiles and gravity bombs. The launch of this crew and aircraft was significant for being the first supported by 2nd Bomb Wing operations and maintenance personnel during a 307th Bomb Wing Reserve Unit Training Assembly. The 343rd BS is a classic associate unit assigned to the 2nd BW. The members of the aircrew are Capt. Heather Decker, aircraft commander, Lt. Col. Marc Karup, instructor radar navigator, Capt. Chris Robinson, co-pilot, Lt. Col. Rafael Rodriguez, student radar navigator, Lt. Col. John Dorsey, electronic warfare officer, Capt. Andrew Marshall, radar navigator, and Maj. Jimmy Jackson, instructor pilot. (U. S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Greg Steele)