Behind the Scenes

A film crew for the CBS show 60 Minutes sets the stage for an interview with U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Richard M. Clark, Eighth Air Force commander, at the B-52 weapons load trainer on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 8, 2016. Clark highlighted B-52 capabilities, including air launch cruise missiles (the aircraft's nuclear long-range standoff weapon). A single B-52 can carry up to 20 air launch cruise missiles within its internal bomb bay and on its wings. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Stuart Bright)

ALCMs and All

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Richard M. Clark, Eighth Air Force commander, discusses how nuclear-capable bombers support the U.S. nuclear enterprise during an interview with CBS 60 Minutes at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 8, 2016. Nuclear-capable bombers, such as the B-52 Stratofortress (pictured above) and B-2 Spirit, are the most flexible and visible leg of the nuclear triad. The CBS segment, which focuses on the entire nuclear enterprise is scheduled to air in the fall. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Stuart Bright)

Ask Away

Reporter David Martin from the CBS show 60 Minutes interviews U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Richard M. Clark, Eighth Air Force commander, about recent nuclear-capable bomber exercises in the Arctic region during a filming at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 8, 2016. Operations Polar Roar and Polar Growl, both U.S. Strategic Command-led exercises that incorporate the B-52 and B-2, were specifically addressed. The CBS segment, which focuses on all three legs of the U.S. nuclear triad, is scheduled to air this fall. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Stuart Bright)

General Clark talks bomber leg of triad with CBS 60 Minutes

Published Sept. 20, 2016
By Justin Oakes
Eighth Air Force Public Affairs

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. --