Prairie Vigilance 24-3
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, takes off during Prairie Vigilance 24-3 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 12, 2024. Prairie Vigilance serves to assure allies and partners that the U.S. is ready to execute nuclear operations and global strike anytime, anywhere, in order to deter and, if necessary, respond to strategic attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)