A 34th Bomb Squadron aviator attends a mission planning brief for a non-stop deployment from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility May 3, 2020. The U.S. maintains the capability, readiness, and will to defend interests globally, and will work closely with allies and partners to quickly and decisively respond to threats and malign activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicolas Z. Erwin)