Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing perform checks and maintenance for the B-52H Stratofortresses to prepare for Global Thunder 25 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 16, 2024. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise designed to train U.S. Strategic Command forces and assess joint operational readiness. This exercise is not in response to action by any nation or other actors. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)
Operation Bright Holiday is a base initiative where the program will buy your ticket home for the holidays. For Airmen stationed here, this isnât an imaginary scenario but a reality.