GT23: Takeoff

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing takes flight in support of Global Thunder 23 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 16, 2023. Exercises like GT23 support U.S. Strategic Command's fundamental mission, which is to deter, detect and prevent strategic attack against the United States and its allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trust Tate)

GT23: Takeoff

U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Smith, B-52H Stratofortress pilot (left), and Capt. Zachary Haun, electronic warfare officer, both assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron, rush to their alert vehicles following an aircraft generation order during Global Thunder 23 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 16, 2023. Exercises like Global Thunder involve extensive planning and coordination to provide unique training for assigned units and forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright)

GT23: Takeoff

U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses assigned to Team Minot’s 5th Bomb Wing and the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, prepare to take off in support of Global Thunder 23 (GT23) at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 16, 2023. Exercises like GT23 support U.S. Strategic Command's fundamental mission, which is to deter, detect and prevent strategic attack against the United States and its allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb S. Kimmell)

GT23: Takeoff

U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses assigned to Team Minot’s 5th Bomb Wing and the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, prepare to take off in support of Global Thunder 23 (GT23) at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 16, 2023. Airmen and aircraft assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing integrated with 5th Bomb Wing personnel at Minot AFB to conduct combined B-52H Stratofortress planning, maintenance, security, logistics, and operations in support of GT23. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st class Alexander Nottingham)

GT23: Takeoff

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron prepares to take off from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, in support of Global Thunder 23, April 16, 2023. Global Thunder provides training opportunities for components, units, and task forces to deter and, if necessary, defeat a military attack against the United States and to employ forces as directed by the president. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman China M. Shock)

GT23: Takeoff

U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses assigned to Team Minot’s 5th Bomb Wing and the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, prepare to take off in support of Global Thunder 23 (GT23) at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 16, 2023. Airmen and aircraft assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing integrated with 5th Bomb Wing personnel at Minot AFB to conduct combined B-52H Stratofortress planning, maintenance, security, logistics, and operations in support of GT23. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright)

GT23: Takeoff

Six U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses from Team Minot’s 5th Bomb Wing and the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, take off during Global Thunder 23 (GT23) from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 16, 2023. GT23 is an invaluable training opportunity to exercise all U.S. Strategic Command mission areas and create the conditions for strategic deterrence against a variety of threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

GT23: Takeoff

U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress flight crew members assigned to Team Minot’s 5th Bomb Wing and the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, run to their alert vehicles following an aircraft generation order during Global Thunder 23 (GT23) at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 16, 2023. Exercises like GT23 support U.S. Strategic Command's fundamental mission, which is to deter, detect and prevent strategic attack against the United States and its allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb S. Kimmell)

GT23: Takeoff

U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses assigned to Team Minot’s 5th Bomb Wing and the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, take off in support of Global Thunder 23 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 16, 2023. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise designed to train U.S. Strategic Command forces and assess joint operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright)

B-52Hs take off in support of Global Thunder 23

Published April 17, 2023
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs