A B-1B Lancer crew steps out to their aircraft prior to flight during surge operations at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Nov. 17, 2011. The training opportunity tested the combat readiness and effectiveness of the B-1B Lancer, which can carry the largest payload of both guided and unguided weapons of all aircraft in the Air Force inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasey Close/Released)