The B-1B Lancer sits on the row early in the morning at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., prior launching to support a Bomber Task Force in the U.S. Central Command area of operations, Oct. 24, 2019. The deployment of this aircraft allows the United States and regional partner nations’ militaries to train and work together to strengthen military-to-military relationships, promote regional security, improve combined tactical air operations and enhance interoperability of forces. 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 Nicolas Erwin)