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A 2nd Bomb Wing patch is worn on a Strategic Air Command crew chief shirt on display in the Barksdale Global Power Museum on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 12, 2017. The 2nd BW is the oldest bomb group in the Air Force. The bombs represent the original squadrons, the stripes represent major World War I offensives and the white fleur de lis represents the French location of battles. (Courtesy Photo/Samantha Maiette)


“One Helluva Roar”: American History, Air Force Future

A 2nd Bomb Wing patch is worn on a Strategic Air Command crew chief shirt on display in the Barksdale Global Power Museum on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 12, 2017. The 2nd BW is the oldest bomb group in the Air Force. The bombs represent the original squadrons, the stripes represent major World War I offensives and the white fleur de lis represents the French location of battles. (Courtesy Photo/Samantha Maiette)

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Senior Airman Kevin Brodbeck, a competitor from the 509th Maintenance Squadron, reaches for a ring during the Alpha Warrior Challenge at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 22, 2017. The challenge is an Air Force-level event where competitors face eight obstacles testing their physical and mental limits.
A competitor completed a portion of the Alpha Warrior Challenge at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 22, 2017. This Air Force-level event separates the top male and female athletes to compete against other bases to determine the ultimate Air Force Alpha Warriors.
A competitor tests his physical and mental abilities during the Alpha Warrior Challenge at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 22, 2017. This Air Force-level event separates the top male and female athletes to compete against other bases to determine the ultimate Air Force Alpha Warriors.
Donovan Metoyer was the top male competitor to finish the Alpha Warrior Challenge at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 22, 2017. Metoyer, and the competitors who finished in the top 10 for males and the top 10 for females, will have the opportunity to compete against other Air Force Global Strike Command winners in the regional competition taking place at Whiteman AFB on Sept. 30, 2017.
Alpha Warrior professionals talk to competitors before Alpha Warrior Challenge at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 22, 2017. They were available to give tips and demonstrate how they would take on the obstacles.
Brittany Reid, an Alpha Warrior professional, demonstrates how to complete the Alpha Warrior obstacle course at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 22, 2017. A permanent rig was set-up at the fitness center for the base populace to use and prepare for regionals.
Erica Camara, an Alpha Warrior competitor, tests her physical and mental abilities to complete the Alpha Warrior Challenge at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 22, 2017. Camara placed second for females and she will have the opportunity to compete against other Air Force Global Strike Command winners in the regional competition taking place at Whiteman AFB on Sept. 30, 2017.
U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirits assigned to Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) prepare to take off from the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct 30, 2016, during exercise Global Thunder 17. AFGSC supports U.S. Strategic Command's (USSTRATCOM) global strike and nuclear deterrence missions by providing strategic assets, including bombers like the B-52 and B-2, to ensure a safe, secure, effective and ready deterrent force. Global Thunder is an annual training event that assesses command and control functionality in all USSTRATCOM mission areas and affords component commands a venue to evaluate their joint operational readiness.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)
A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit assigned to Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) prepares to take off from the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct 30, 2016, during exercise Global Thunder 17. AFGSC supports U.S. Strategic Command's (USSTRATCOM) global strike and nuclear deterrence missions by providing strategic assets, including bombers like the B-52 and B-2, to ensure a safe, secure, effective and ready deterrent force. Global Thunder is an annual training event that assesses command and control functionality in all USSTRATCOM mission areas and affords component commands a venue to evaluate their joint operational readiness.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michaela Slanchik)
A crew chief assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshalls a B-2 Spirit out of its dock during Exercise Global Thunder 17 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct 30, 2016, during exercise Global Thunder 17. AFGSC supports U.S. Strategic Command's (USSTRATCOM) global strike and nuclear deterrence missions by providing strategic assets, including bombers like the B-52 and B-2, to ensure a safe, secure, effective and ready deterrent force. Global Thunder is an annual training event that assesses command and control functionality in all USSTRATCOM mission areas and affords component commands a venue to evaluate their joint operational readiness.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michaela Slanchik)
A crew chief assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshalls a B-2 Spirit out of its dock during Exercise Global Thunder 17 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct 30, 2016, during exercise Global Thunder 17. AFGSC supports U.S. Strategic Command's (USSTRATCOM) global strike and nuclear deterrence missions by providing strategic assets, including bombers like the B-52 and B-2, to ensure a safe, secure, effective and ready deterrent force. Global Thunder is an annual training event that assesses command and control functionality in all USSTRATCOM mission areas and affords component commands a venue to evaluate their joint operational readiness.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michaela Slanchik)
U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirits assigned to Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) prepare to take off from the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct 30, 2016, during exercise Global Thunder 17. AFGSC supports U.S. Strategic Command's (USSTRATCOM) global strike and nuclear deterrence missions by providing strategic assets, including bombers like the B-52 and B-2, to ensure a safe, secure, effective and ready deterrent force. Global Thunder is an annual training event that assesses command and control functionality in all USSTRATCOM mission areas and affords component commands a venue to evaluate their joint operational readiness.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michaela Slanchik)