Airmen from the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare

Airmen from the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare several B-52H Stratofortress bombers for takeoff during an exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 5. The 2nd Bomb Wing conducts training exercises to constantly refine and improve operational procedures and capabilities. Realistic training during wing exercises is critical to the wing's ability to respond quickly and efficiently to real world situations, and is a vital part of Air Force readiness. Wing airmen train daily to ensure base units are ready to fight any challenge, anywhere and at anytime.