MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Crew members from the 23rd Bomb Squadron, and Col. Robert Vercher, 91st Missile Wing commander, pose next to a buff here Sept. 5. Vercher took part in first flight on a B-52H Stratofortress that day and had an opportunity to witness procedures required for an in-flight refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Crawford)