A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron takes off at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, for a Bomber Task Force mission, Feb. 22, 2024. Bomber Task Force missions strengthen the collective ability of the U.S. and our allies and partners and provide aircrews with necessary training to respond to potential threats and challenges around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Maher)