The B-52H Stratofortress aircrew members assigned to the 20th Bomb Squadron review mission plans before boarding a 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., for a flight mission in support of Exercise BALTOPS 2012 on June 10, 2012. The exercise brought together forces from 12 countries for the largest multinational maritime exercise this year in the Baltic Sea the first two weeks in June. In its 40th year, Exercise BALTOPS aimed to improve maritime security in the Baltic Sea through increased interoperability and cooperation among regional allies. The 2nd BW routinely participates in worldwide exercises to constantly refine and improve operational procedures and capabilities with other U.S. services and our allies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)