Rows of B-52H Stratofortresses sit ready on the flightline during Global Thunder 19 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 2, 2018. Global Thunder is a U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training opportunities to test and validate command, control and operational procedures. The training is based on a notional scenario developed to drive execution of USSTRATCOM and component forces'; ability to support the geographic combatant commands, deter adversaries and, if necessary, employ forces as directed by the President of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton)