Warbirds soar above the clouds Published Feb. 10, 2017 By Senior Airman J.T. Armstrong Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- A B-52H Stratofortress soars above the clouds of North Dakota airspace, Jan. 31, 2017. During the mission, the crew ran simulated close air support scenarios, preparing them to support Operation Inherent Resolve with B-52 firepower. (U.S. Air Force photos/Senior Airman J.T. Armstrong)