B-1 bombers assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing receive pre-flight preparations prior to a Red Flag 16-2 night training sortie at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 10, 2016. Night missions play a crucial role in Red Flag exercises, allowing aircrews and maintainers the opportunity to test their skills in challenging low-light conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Kleinholz/Released)