Without someone to fix the aircraft, it simply doesn’t fly. Aircraft maintainers largely work behind the scenes to keep the mission moving. Their technical training to learn the inner workings of the B-52 is a 6-week basic fundamental school and then another 6-week course especially tailored for B-52 crews. Additional on the job training begins at the first duty station. (Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Rasouliyan)