Team Minot completes pre-flight operations in foggy conditions

A B52-H Stratofortress waits in the main parking area for the morning's pre-flight routines at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 24, 2023. For more than 60 years, B-52s have been the backbone of the strategic bomber force for the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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Team Minot completes pre-flight operations in foggy conditions

Two 5th Bomb Wing crew chiefs perform the morning's pre-flight routines on a B52-H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 24, 2023. It’s the responsibility of crew chiefs to ensure that every component of these high performance aircrafts are maintained to precise standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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Team Minot completes pre-flight operations in foggy conditions

A 5th Bomb Wing crew chief performs the morning's pre-flight routines on a B52-H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 24, 2023. at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 24, 2023. It’s the responsibility of crew chiefs to ensure that every component of these high performance aircrafts are maintained to precise standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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Team Minot completes pre-flight operations in foggy conditions

A group of crew chiefs do a final communications check before preparing the B52-H stratofortress for take off at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 24, 2023. These experts ensure that the aircraft in their care are ready to fly at a moment’s notice so that pilots can safely and effectively complete their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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Team Minot completes pre-flight operations in foggy conditions

A 5th Bomb Wing fuels team member prepares to fuel a B52-H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 24, 2023. Having a fuel capacity of 312,197 pounds, the fuels team works around the clock to ensure the B52-H is prepared whenever and wherever it is needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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Team Minot completes pre-flight operations in foggy conditions

Capt. David Aoto, 69th Bomb Squadron aircrew, checks the training munition, which sits loaded in the bomb bay of a B52-H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 24, 2023. During Desert Storm, B-52s delivered 40 percent of all the weapons dropped by coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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Team Minot completes pre-flight operations in foggy conditions

Training munition sits loaded in the bomb bay of a B52-H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 24, 2023. During Desert Storm, B-52s delivered 40 percent of all the weapons dropped by coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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Team Minot completes pre-flight operations in foggy conditions

Senior Airman Chase Melies and Airman 1st Class Trevor Sexton, 5th Munition squadron members, load munition starter cartridges at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 24, 2023. It's the responsibility of 5 MUNS to assemble and process nonnuclear munitions. Working with a high level of attention to detail and extreme care, these experts handle, store, transport, arm and disarm weapons systems to ensure the safety of our Airmen and the success of our missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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Team Minot completes pre-flight operations in foggy conditions

Capt. Nicholas Donato, 69th Bomb Squadron pilot, checks on the preflight binder before the day's mission at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 24, 2023. Aircrew members are experts in knowledge of theory of flight, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures and mission tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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Team Minot completes pre-flight operations in foggy conditions

A B52-H Stratofortress, assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron, waits in the main parking area for the morning's pre-flight routines at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 24, 2023. For more than 60 years, B-52s have been the backbone of the strategic bomber force for the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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Team Minot completes pre-flight operations in foggy conditions

An area of the main parking area sits empty after a B52-H Stratofortress taxis away at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 24, 2023. During extreme foggy conditions the airfield is brightly illuminated to ensure the safety of all jets and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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Team Minot completes pre-flight operations in foggy conditions

Published Aug. 29, 2023
By A1C Alexander Nottingham
5TH BOMB WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- A B52-H Stratofortress waits in the main parking area for the morning's pre-flight routines at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 24, 2023. For more than 60 years, B-52s have been the backbone of the strategic bomber force for the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)