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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, over the Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 22, 2024. Bomber task force missions emphasize interoperability, strategic predictability, and operational unpredictability to strengthen alliances, deter aggression, and ensure regional security in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)