Airmen with the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron prepare the B-1B Lancer for take-off at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., on May. 30, 2023. The mission, as part of Bomber Task Force 23-3, ensures the U.S. and its Allies are ready and postured to deter threats and respond to aggression if needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josiah Brown)
By Senior Airman Josiah Brown, 7th Bomb Wing Public AffairsFairford, Gloucestershire, U.K.May 30, 2023