U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Vitacca, 34th Bomb Squadron pilot, climbs up the ladder of a B-1B Lancer during a Raider Reach training exercise at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Sept. 18, 2024. Simulated missions were conducted daily during the two-week 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)