A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer pilot assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, climbs a ladder before takeoff at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 13, 2024, in support of a Bomber Task Force 24-6 mission. BTF missions are designed to showcase PACAF’s ability to deter, deny, and dominate any influence or aggression from adversaries or competitors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen)