U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron take off from the runway in support of a Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 13, 2023. BTF missions provide integrated training opportunities with allies and validate readiness to respond to challenges around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron taxis down the runway at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 13, 2023. The B-52 is a long-range, strategic bomber capable of performing a variety of missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron taxis down the runway at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 13, 2023. The B-52 can carry nuclear and conventional weapons with worldwide precision capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)
Aircrew assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron perform pre-flight checks on their B-52H Stratofortress prior to departing for a Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 13, 2023. BTF missions provide integrated training opportunities with allies and partners to validate global strike capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)
U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron depart for a Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 13, 2023. BTF missions provide integrated training opportunities with allies and validate readiness to respond to challenges around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)
Aircrew assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron attend a pre-flight brief at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 13, 2023. Pre-flight briefs provide pilots with essential information to plan and execute their flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron idles on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 13, 2023. The B-52 has been the backbone of the U.S. Air Force’s strategic bomber force for more than 40 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)
Aircrew assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron prepare to board a B-52H Stratofortress to depart for a Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 13, 2023. BTF missions provide integrated training opportunities with allies and partners to validate global strike capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)