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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ryan "Vapor" Loucks, Commander of the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and Airmen from the 5th Maintenance Squadron prepare for a routine Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 14, 2024. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and work with our Allies and partners in joint and coalition operations and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Amy Picard)

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U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron taxi for take off at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, as part of a routine Bomber Task Force mission, Feb. 14, 2024. Demonstrating cutting-edge capabilities, forward presence, and commitment to our Allies and partners communicates the United States’ resolve in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Amy Picard)

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A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron flies above another B52-H over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 12, 2024. Bomber Task Force missions enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alyssa Bankston)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Christian Dahl, 23rd Bomb Squadron aircraft commander, looks out the window as the B-52H Stratofortress flies over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 12, 2024. The strategic bomber missions offer opportunities for U.S. integration with regional allies and partners, as well as theater familiarization for aircrew members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alyssa Bankston)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ryan "Vapor" Loucks, Commander of the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron stops by our South Korea partners for a visit before heading out to conduct a routine Bomber Task Force mission departing and returning to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 14, 2024. PACAF and our Allies and partners will maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific by relying on each other’s strengths—together, we will deter aggression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Amy Picard)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Mark Gerken, pilot assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, fist bumps another crew member as he prepares to board the B-52H Stratofortress at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 3, 2024. The United States maintains a strong, credible bomber force that enhances the security and stability of Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Amy Picard)

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A U.S. B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, takes-off at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, as part of a routine Bomber Task Force mission, Feb. 3, 2024. The United States maintains a strong, credible bomber force that enhances the security and stability of Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Amy Picard)

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U.S. Navy E/A-18 Growler, Japanese Air Self-Defense Force F-2, JASDF F-15MJ and U.S. Air Force F-16CM fly next to a USAF B-52H Stratofortress over Tinian and Saipan during Cope North 24, Feb. 6, 2024. Cope North gives participants the opportunity to exercise interoperability through agile combat employment and integrated generation of airpower from dispersed locations across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alyssa Bankston)

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U.S. Air Force aircrew assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron prepare to board the B-52H Stratofortress at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam to fly a routine Bomber Task Force training mission, Feb. 3, 2024. The United States maintains a strong, credible bomber force that enhances the security and stability of Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Amy Picard)