U.S. Air Force aircrew assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron prepare for a CONUS-to-CONUS mission at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Nov. 2, 2024. Bomber deployments and operations enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any contingency or challenge across the globe. Evaluating readiness and forward positioning bombers ensures the Department of Defense can maintain operational and support capabilities to meet our security obligations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Addison Bolt)