Aircrew pilots from the 37th Bomb Squadron “Tigers” prepares for a pre-flight briefing by their squadron mascot for a Combat Hammer exercise at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., May 14, 2012. The pre-flight briefing provides vital information to the aircrews to meet exercise objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Hada/Released)