Bomber Task Force mission to Middle East

Credit: Courtesy | Date Taken: 03/06/2021
Pilots from the 69th Bomb Squadron prepare for a flight for a Bomber Task Force mission to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on March 6, 2021, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. The U.S. military maintains a strong bomber force, capable of deploying combat power on short notice. Bomber Task Force missions provide opportunities to train and integrate with regional partners and is an important element of a broader deterrent strategy in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Jan Valle)