# @airmanmagazine on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C56DDJVx6md
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/34125966-airmanmagazine-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-04-18T14:58:01.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Airman Magazine (@airmanmagazine) — https://gondola.cc/airmanmagazine

## Caption

Who doesn’t love the sights and sounds of B-52s taking off?! 

Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot AFB, North Dakota, and the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, recently teamed up to participate in Exercise Prairie Vigilance.
 
A notable feature of this year's Exercise PV is the collaboration with the 2nd Bomb Wing stationed at Barksdale AFB. The participation of four B-52H Stratofortresses from their fleet, flying north to join Team Minot, facilitates joint training opportunities for Minot Airmen alongside counterparts from other squadrons, enhancing skill sets while fostering cooperation.
 
“Airmen are the Air Force’s most lethal weapons system, and the Warbird-Airmen of the 5th Bomb Wing have demonstrated that during PV 24-3," said Col. Daniel Hoadley, 5th Bomb Wing commander. “Prairie Vigilance demonstrated our commitment to safe, secure, effective nuclear operations.  Further, this exercise is tangible proof that the Warbirds stand ready to deter strategic attack, and, if necessary, respond at a moments’ notice.”
 
Exercises like Prairie Vigilance ensure the forces assigned to U.S. Strategic Command are organized, trained, and equipped for the tasks they are asked to do on a daily basis as well as respond to emerging crises.

📝 Senior Airman Caleb S. Kimmell
🎥 Airman 1st Class Trust Tate

teambarksdale | minotafb

#airman #airmen #airforce #usaf #military #b52 #b52bomber

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