Barksdale Air Force Base is sending its B-52 bombers airborne to salute COVID19 essential workers again together with F-15Es from the 159th Fighter Wing.
A B-52H Stratofortress flies over taxiing F-15E Strike Eagles on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. The B-52 aircrews flew from Barksdale to Utah to participate in Exercise Combat Hammer, which evaluated the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amber Ashcraft)(RELEASED)
The formation will fly over medical facilities in New Orleans and Baton Rouge starting from 9:30 a.m. today.
