The term B-52 Mission is a reference to the SORTIE, which is a military term for a single flight of an aircraft. The B-52 is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber that was developed by the United States Air Force in the 1950s. It has been used in many military operations, including the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and Operation Enduring Freedom. The mission of the B-52 is to provide air support for ground forces and to carry out strategic bombing missions.