Col. Joseph Little, a seasoned B-52 Weapons Systems Officer and current Detachment 5 Commander of AFOTEC, shares insights on the monumental B-52J modernization program. With a budget of $48 billion, this overhaul aims to extend the bomber’s life into the 2060s through new engines, advanced cockpits, and upgraded radar. Little discusses the aircraft’s storied history, the evolution of its technology, and the complexities faced in operational testing. He also recounts tactical maneuvers and the unpredictable nature of military operations.