The full United Kingdom (UK) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) assembled at sea on 04 October, 2020. The (CSG) is led by Her Majesty's Ship Queen Elizabeth and includes flotilla of destroyers and frigates from the UK, the Netherlands, the USS The Sullivans, and 15 F-35B Lightning II's from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 and the UK's 617 Squadron. The Navy-Marine Corps team is humbled and proud to represent the United States and serve alongside our United Kingdom counterparts. (Royal Navy Photo by LPhot Alker)

A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, prepares to land, Aug. 26, 2020, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. As the only other B-52 base, Minot has considerable infrastracture and support to ensure the Air Force Global Strike Command mission is not impacted. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Jan K. Valle)

A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base North Dakota, parks on the flightline at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 4, 2020. Strategic bombers contribute to stability in the European theater, as they are intended to deter conflict rather than instigate it. If called upon, U.S. bombers offer a rapid response capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jesse Jenny)

STUTTGART, Germany (Oct. 13, 2020) U.S. Army Col. James Bushong, Director, U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) Integrated Planning Element to USEUCOM and NATO, administers the oath of enlistment and oath of office to eight U.S. Air Force service members as they transfer into the U.S. Space Force (USSF). (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Jason Johnston)

Today marks the 30th anniversary of German Reunification - the date on which West Germany and East Germany officially became one federal republic on Oct. 3, 1990.

Four Romanian Air Force F-16 aircraft integrate with a B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, over Romania during a Bomber Task Force Europe Mission on Sep. 14, 2020. The U.S. Air Force is engaged, postured and ready with credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Burt Traynor

A B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, is escorted by Ukrainian Air Force aircraft over the Ukraine during a Bomber Task Force Europe Mission Sep 14, 2020. The strategic bomber missions provide theater familiarization for aircrew members and opportunities for U.S. integration with NATO allies and regional partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Burt Traynor)

A B-1 Lancer operated by Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron arrives at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 10, 2020 in support of a Bomber Task Force mission. The initial mission flew in international airspace near Wrangel Island and the New Siberian Islands off the Russian coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)

A U.S. Soldier, assigned to the 4th Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment, connects a trailer to a vehicle during port operations for the Noble Partner 20 exercise in Poti, Georgia, Sept. 4, 2020. Exercise Noble Partner is designed to enhance regional partnerships and increase U.S. force readiness and interoperability in a realistic, multinational training environment. The exercise allows participants to conduct situational training exercises, live-fire exercises and combined mechanized maneuvers. The 4th Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment (Sabers) will lead the exercise for 2d Cavalry Regiment.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jerry Wood, Jr., squadron commander, assigned to the 4th Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment, receives nose swab for a unit COVID-19 test during the Noble Partner 20 exercise at the Vaziani Military Base, Georgia, Sept. 10, 2020. Exercise Noble Partner is designed to enhance regional partnerships and increase U.S. force readiness and interoperability in a realistic, multinational training environment. The exercise allows participants to conduct situational training exercises, live-fire exercises and combined mechanized maneuvers. The 4th Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment (Sabers) will lead the exercise for 2d Cavalry Regiment. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. LaShic Patterson)

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles and F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing conduct aerial operations in support of exercise Point Blank 19-8, over the North Sea, Nov. 14, 2019. The purpose of Point Blank is to exercise large force capabilities that incorporate current and future wartime scenarios. This iteration is especially unique in that it features special operations forces and the ‘Iron Triad’. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)

Atlantic Resolve builds readiness, increases interoperability and enhances the bond between ally and partner militaries using multinational training events in Bulgaria, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Romania.

Georgian Defense Forces and U.S. Army soldiers participate in the opening ceremony for Noble Partner 20 at Vaziani Training Area, Georgia, Sept. 7, 2020. Noble Partner 20 is a Georgian Defense Force and U.S. Army Europe cooperatively-led exercise hosted at Vaziani and Camp Norio training areas in Georgia designed to enhance Georgian, regional partner, and U.S. force readiness and interoperability in a realistic, multinational training environment. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jordan Trent

200905-N-TC847-1164-NORWEGIAN SEA (Sept. 5, 2020) The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) conducts a refueling at sea (RAS) with allies, British Royal Fleet Auxiliary RFA Tidespring (A136) Tide-class replenishment tanker, and Royal Navy frigate HMS Sutherland (F81), Sept. 5, 2020. Ross is forward deployed to Rota, Spain, in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Christine Montgomery/released)

U.S. B-52H Stratofortress aircrew assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, prepares the aircraft before a Bomber Task Force Europe mission, Sept. 4, 2020. Operations and engagements with our allies and partners demonstrate and strengthen our shared commitment to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Xavier Navarro)

A U.S. B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, is preparing for a preflight check before a Bomber Task Force Europe mission, Sept. 4, 2020. Operations and engagements with our allies and partners demonstrate and strengthen our shared commitment to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Xavier Navarro)

U.S. B-52H Stratofortress aircrew assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, load equipment in preparation for a Bomber Task Force Europe mission, Sept. 4, 2020. Operations and engagements with our allies and partners demonstrate and strengthen our shared commitment to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Xavier Navarro)

U.S. B-52H Stratofortress aircrew assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, load equipment in preparation for a Bomber Task Force Europe mission, Sept. 4, 2020. Operations and engagements with our allies and partners demonstrate and strengthen our shared commitment to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Xavier Navarro)

A U.S. B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, integrate with Ukraine SU-27's for a Bomber Task Force Europe mission, Sept. 4, 2020. Operations and engagements with our allies and partners demonstrate and strengthen our shared commitment to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Xavier Navarro)

A U.S. B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, flies in a formation during a Bomber Task Force Europe mission, Sept. 4, 2020. Operations and engagements with our allies and partners demonstrate and strengthen our shared commitment to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Xavier Navarro)

A Ukraine SU-27 integrates with a U.S. B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, during a Bomber Task Force Europe mission, Sept. 4, 2020. Operations and engagements with our allies and partners demonstrate and strengthen our shared commitment to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Xavier Navarro)

A Ukraine SU-27 integrates with a U.S. B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, during a Bomber Task Force Europe mission, Sept. 4, 2020. Operations and engagements with our allies and partners demonstrate and strengthen our shared commitment to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Xavier Navarro)

U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters assigned to B Company, 1st General Support Aviation Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade carrying U.S. Paratroopers assigned to 173rd Airborne Brigade and sling load lift off during Exercise Saber Junction at the 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, August 10, 2020. Saber Junction 20 is a 7th Army Training Command-conducted, U.S. Army Europe-directed annual exercise designed to assess the readiness of the U.S. Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade to execute unified land operations in a joint, combined environment, and to promote interoperability with participating allies and partner nations. This year's exercise will take place primarily at 7ATC's Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels Training Areas in Bavaria. U.S. military forces stationed in Europe routinely conduct these types of exercises with allied and partner nations to enhance interoperability and readiness. (U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach)

Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, second from right, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, visits with members of the Royal Marines including Maj. Gen. Matt Holmes, center, commandant general of the Royal Marines, in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, Aug. 27, 2020. Maj. Gen. Neary met with members of the UK Royal Marines following a tour of the HMS Queen Elizabeth to increase understanding of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211’s future operations with the UK’s Carrier Strike Group-21 during an upcoming deployment alongside their Royal Navy and Royal Marine Corps counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick)

Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, front, the commander of U.S. Marine Forces Europe and Africa, tours the flight deck of the HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth, England, August 27, 2020. Maj. Gen. Neary toured the ship to increase understanding of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211’s future operations with UK’s Carrier Strike Group-21 during an upcoming deployment alongside their Royal Navy and Royal Marine Corps counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick)

Capt. James Blackmore, right, the air wing commander of the UK Carrier Strike Group, delivers a tour for Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, center, commander of U.S. Marine Forces Europe and Africa, during a visit aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth, England, August 27, 2020. Maj. Gen. Neary toured the ship to increase understanding of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211’s future operations with the UK’s Carrier Strike Group-21 during an upcoming deployment alongside their Royal Navy and Royal Marine Corps counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick)

Capt. Angus Essenhigh, right, commanding officer of HMS Queen Elizabeth, explains the flight deck layout to Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, left, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, during a visit aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth, England, August 27, 2020. Maj. Gen. Neary toured the ship to increase understanding of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211’s future operations with the UK’s Carrier Strike Group-21 during an upcoming deployment alongside their Royal Navy and Royal Marine Corps counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick)

Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, right, the commander of U.S. Marine Forces Europe and Africa, tours the flight deck of the HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth, England, August 27, 2020. Maj. Gen. Neary toured the ship to increase understanding of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211’s future operations with UK’s Carrier Strike Group-21 during an upcoming deployment alongside their Royal Navy and Royal Marine Corps counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick)

Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, center, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, visits with members of the UK Royal Navy and Col. Doran, right, the senior U.S. national representative to Carrier Strike Group-21, aboard the HMS QNLZ in Portsmouth, England, August 27, 2020. Maj. Gen. Neary toured the ship to increase understanding of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211’s future operations with the UK’s Carrier Strike Group-21 during an upcoming deployment alongside their Royal Navy and Royal Marine Corps counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick)

A B-52H Stratofortress takes off form the flightline at RAF Fairford, England, Aug. 31, 2020. The U.S. and Europe must preserve their mutual commitment and trust to each other as they face emerging forces and evolving strategic challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jesse Jenny)

A B-52 Stratofortress flies overhead at RAF Fairford, England, Aug. 22, 2020. U.S. Strategic Command regularly tests and evaluates the readiness of strategic assets to ensure we are able to honor our security commitments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

USEUCOM Commander Gen. Tod D. Wolters greeted defenders from the 377th Security Forces Group at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. While on Kirtland this week he met with Sandia National Laboratories and Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center officials as we continue to ensure our nuclear deterrent remains credible, coherent, resilient, adaptable and secure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Austin J. Prisbrey)

USEUCOM Commander Gen. Tod D. Wolters (center) joined Dr. James Peery, Laboratories Director, Sandia National Laboratories (left) Mr. Jeff Harrell, Manager, DOE/NNSA, Sandia Field Office (right) at the Sandia National Laboratories at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. We are working together to ensure our nuclear deterrent remains credible, coherent, resilient, adaptable and secure. (Sandia National Labs photo by Lonnie Anderson)

In a unique spin on regularly recurring Bomber Task Force (BTF) missions in Europe, six U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers will fly over all 30 NATO nations in Europe and North America on Aug. 28.

5th Bomb Wing Airmen in support of a long-planned bomber training mission, arrived at RAF Fairford, England on Aug. 24, 2020.

Six B-52H Stratofortresses fly in formation enroute to RAF Fairford in Norwegian airspace on Aug. 22, 2020. These strategic bomber formatioxns exercise the ability to respond to any adversary across the globe. (Courtesy photo provided by the 23rd Bomb Squadron).

Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing board a jet to deploy to RAF Fairford on Aug. 24, 2020 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. The Airmen were deploying in support of a B-52 bomber training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josh W. Strickland)