Maintainers from the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., ready a fleet of B-1B Lancers for flight in support of a Bomber Task Force mission in the U.S. Central Command area of operations, Oct. 24, 2019. The Bomber Task Force mission allows the U.S. and regional partner nations’ militaries to train and work together to strengthen military-to-military relationships, promote regional security, improve combined tactical air operations and enhance interoperability of forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John C. B. Ennis)