A U.S. Air Force 34th Bomb Squadron weapon systems officer listens to a pre-flight brief at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Sept. 17, 2024. Simulated missions were conducted daily during a two-week Raider Reach exercise that allowed pilots and weapon systems officers to train for real-world combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney)