Global Thunder 15
A B-52H Stratofortress lands during Global Thunder 15 on Oct. 26, 2014, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Global Thunder is a U.S. Strategic Command annual field training and battle staff exercise designed to exercise all mission areas with primary emphasis on nuclear command, control and communications. This exercise provides training opportunities for components, task forces, units, and command posts 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/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)