A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer stands ready prior to departing Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., April 21, 2020. Carrying the largest conventional payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force inventory, the multi-mission B-1 is the backbone of America’s long-range bomber force. The Department of Defense maintains command and control of its bomber force for any mission, anywhere in the world, at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Quentin K. Marx)