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B-52 operations at Barksdale AFB, La

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Four friends reunite at the dedication of a B-52, the Lone Star Lady II, in memoriam to the Vietnam Veterans at the Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. on May 1, 2015. The veterans were surprised with the unveiling of the new nose art on the B-52. The original Lone Star Lady was a B-52 that flew over Vietnam during Strategic Air Command’s Operation Linebacker II in 1972. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Laura Siebert)
A Vietnam veteran of the 307th Bomb Wing smiles during the unveiling of new nose art for the B-52 Stratofortress " Lone Star Lady" at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 1, 2015. The new art is based on a design from a B-52 flown during the Vietnam War. The art was created in honor of the veterans that served during that era. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ted Daigle)
Veterans of the 307th Bomb Wing watch intently as the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, The Blue Angels, conduct a practice performance at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 1, 2015. The veterans, all of whom served at UTapoa Royal Thai Navy AirField during the Vietnam War, were at Barksdale AFB for a reunion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ted Daigle/released)
A Group of 307th Vietnam Veterans gathered for the dedication of the Lone Star Lady II in memoriam to the Vietnam Veterans at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., on May 1, 2015. The original Lone Star Lady was a B-52 that flew over Vietnam during Strategic Air Command’s Operation Linebacker II in 1972. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Laura Siebert)
Master Sgt. John Donelson, 307th Maintenance Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., talks to a Vietnam veteran at the unveiling of the Lone Star Lady II, on a B-52 Stratofortress. The original Lone Star Lady nose art was on a Vietnam era B-52 that flew over Vietnam during Strategic Air Command’s Operation Linebacker II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Laura Siebert)
Members of the UTapao Alumni Association tour the cockpit of a 307th Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress on May 1, 2015, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The association is comprised of Vietnam Veterans who served at the UTapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield, Thailand, from 1966-1975. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Greg Steele)
U.S. Air Force Col. Bruce Cox, 307th Bomb Wing commander, listens intently as Vietnam veterans of the wing tell their stories during a reunion at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 1, 2015. The veterans, all of whom served at UTapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield, were treated to a tour of a B-52 Stratofortress and an unveiling of its new nose art designed in honor of Vietnam era veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ted Daigle/released)
The Lone Star Lady II nose art was unveiled on a B-52 Stratafortress, on May 1, 2015 in front of a group of 307th Bomb Wing Vietnam Veteran alumni at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The nose art commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and honors the veterans that served during that time. The original Lone Star Lady flew in the Linebacker II bombing raid in 1972 against targets in North Vietnam. She was operated by the 7th Bomb Wing at Carswell AFB, Texas, withdrawn from service on November 5, 1982 and is on display at Pima Air & Space Museum, adjacent to Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ted Daigle)
Lone Star Lady II was dedicated in memoriam to the Vietnam Veterans at the Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. on May 1, 2015. The replication is the 307th Bomb Wing’s part to honor the service and sacrifice make by the Vietnam Veterans during the 50 Year Anniversary Commemoration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Laura Siebert)
Engines start on the B-52 Stratofortress named the Phoenix, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The “Phoenix” is taking part in the Total Force Enterprise mission with the 2nd and 307th Bomb Wings in the command directed mission “Polar Growl”. The B-52 is capable of delivering large payloads of precision nuclear or conventional ordnance over long ranges, while also providing decision makers the ability to rapidly project military power and generate decisive effects. This is a long range exercise over the Arctic and North Sea regions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Laura Siebert)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jimmy Jackson, 93rd Bomb Squadron and Maj. Landon Bell, 343rd Bomb Squadron, confer with a 2nd Bomb Wing maintainer during the preflight next to the aircraft taking part in a command directed exercise named ”Polar Growl”. This long range exercise is over the Arctic and North Sea regions. These bomber missions provide unique opportunities to integrate and train with Geographic Combatant Commands and our Allies and partners in joint and coalition operations and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Laura Siebert)
U.S. Air Force aircrew from the 307th Bomb Wing and aircraft maintenance Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing run last minute checks on their B-52 Stratofortress before leaving in support of Exercise “Polar Growl” on Barksdale Air Force Base, La. April 1, 2015. These aircraft will conduct simultaneous, long-range sorties from Barksdale to the Arctic and North Sea regions. These bomber operations provide a flexible and visible signal that highlights the U.S. ability to deter strategic attacks and respond to any potential future crisis or challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dachelle Melville)

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