A B-52 Stratofortress from Barksdale AFB, La. arrives at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 31, 2009 in support of Northern Edge 2009. Northern Edge is a joint-training exercise involving everything from defensive counter and close air support to personnel recovery missions, all while integrating new weapon systems into the training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tia Wilson)

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A B-52 Stratofortress from Barksdale AFB, La. arrives at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 31, 2009 in support of Northern Edge 2009. Northern Edge is Alaska's largest military training excercise. The exercise is held over a two-week period, involving components from the Army, Marines, Navy, and Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tia Wilson)

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Two B-52 Stratofortresses from Barksdale AFB, La. rest on the flightline as another B-52 prepares for a landing at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 31, 2009 in support of Northern Edge 2009. Northern Edge is Alaska's largest military training excercise. The exercise is held over a two-week period, involving components from the Army, Marines, Navy, and Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tia Wilson)

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A B-52 Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La. sits on the flightline at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 31, 2009 in support of Northern Edge 2009. Northern Edge is Alaska's largest military training excercise. The exercise is held over a two-week period, involving components from the Army, Marines, Navy, and Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tia Wilson)

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Buffs arrive for Northern Edge 2009

Published June 2, 2009