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A B-52H Stratofortresses from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., lands on the runway at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 1, 2017. Bomber missions in the European theatre enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency, and validate the Air Force’s always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Randahl J. Jenson)


B-52 Stratofortress arrives at RAF Fairford

A B-52H Stratofortresses from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., lands on the runway at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 1, 2017. Bomber missions in the European theatre enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency, and validate the Air Force’s always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Randahl J. Jenson)

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An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test at 2:10 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ian Dudley/Released)
Col. Mark Jablow, Air Force Command, Control and Communications Center commander and The Honorable Ollie Tyler, Shreveport mayor, cut the inauguration ribbon as part of an activation of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 3, 2017. The U.S. Air Force Nuclear Command, Control and Communication Center streamlines the management of approximately 62 different systems and forms a single NC3 point of contact and advocate for the entire Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)
Col. Mark Jablow, Air Force Command, Control and Communications Center commander, speaks to guests during an activation of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 3, 2017. The U.S. Air Force Nuclear Command, Control and Communication Center streamlines the management of approximately 62 different systems and forms a single NC3 point of contact and advocate for the entire Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)
Gen. Robin Rand, commander of Air Force Global Command, passes the guidon to Col. Mark Jablow, incoming Nuclear Command, Control and Communications Center during an activation of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 3, 2017. The U.S. Air Force Nuclear Command, Control and Communication Center streamlines the management of approximately 62 different systems and forms a single NC3 point of contact and advocate for the entire Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Joe Becker, 39th Airlift Squadron greets his family after returning from a deployment at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 19, 2016. Air Force Global Strike Command is dedicating 2017 to Airmen, their loved ones and the total force at large and will focus on areas that greatly affect their quality of life. These areas include they live, learn, play, pray and receive care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc)
A KC-135 Stratotanker prepares to refuel a B-52 Stratofortress in midair over the United States Oct. 30, 2016, as part of Exercise Global Thunder. Once considered innovative, aerial refueling has now become a standard practice for global operations. Air Force Global Strike Command continues a legacy of innovation established by its pioneering predecessor: Strategic Air Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards)
Lt. Gen. Lee K. Levy II, Commander Air Force Sustainment Center, addresses Air Force Global Strike Command wing, vice wing and operations group commanders about how AFSC can support the deterrence mission during the Senior Officer Sustainment Course. The two-day course focused on logistics, maintenance and asset management processes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph Raatz)
Lt. Gen. Lee K. Levy II, commander, Air Force Sustainment Center, addresses Air Force Global Strike Command wing, vice wing and operations group commanders about how AFSC can support the deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph Raatz)
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off in support of the 5th Bomb Wing's support of U.S. Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence at Andersen AFB, Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Keith Ballard)
From top to bottom, Gen. John E. Hyten, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander; Adm. Cecil D. Haney, former USSTRATCOM commander; and Gen. Joseph Dunford, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, salute Secretary of Defense Ash Carter at USSTRATCOM’s change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 3, 2016. Carter presided over the change of command and provided remarks during which he thanked Adm. Cecil D. Haney, outgoing USSTRATCOM commander, for his service. He also congratulated Gen. John E. Hyten on his appointment as the new USSTRATCOM commander. Additionally, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford provided remarks during the ceremony and presented the Joint Meritorious Unit Award to USSTRATCOM. Hyten previously served as commander of Air Force Space Command, and Haney will retire from active military duty during a separate ceremony in January. One of nine DoD unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence; space operations; cyberspace operations; joint electronic warfare; global strike; missile defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; combating weapons of mass destruction; and analysis and targeting. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Byron C. Linder)
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter (right) provides remarks during the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 3, 2016. Carter, who presided over the change of command, congratulated Gen. John E. Hyten (seated right) on his appointment as the new USSTRATCOM commander. He also thanked Adm. Cecil D. Haney (seated center), outgoing USSTRATCOM commander, for his service. Additionally, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford (seated left) provided remarks during the ceremony and presented the Joint Meritorious Unit Award to USSTRATCOM. Hyten previously served as commander of Air Force Space Command, and Haney will retire from active military duty during a separate ceremony in January. One of nine DoD unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence; space operations; cyberspace operations; joint electronic warfare; global strike; missile defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; combating weapons of mass destruction; and analysis and targeting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)
Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) provided remarks during the change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 3, 2016. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter presided over the change of command and provided remarks during which he congratulated Hyten on his appointment as the new USSTRATCOM commander. He also thanked Adm. Cecil D. Haney, outgoing USSTRATCOM commander, for his service. Additionally, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford provided remarks during the ceremony and presented the Joint Meritorious Unit Award to USSTRATCOM. Hyten previously served as commander of Air Force Space Command, and Haney will retire from active military duty during a separate ceremony in January. One of nine DoD unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence; space operations; cyberspace operations; joint electronic warfare; global strike; missile defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; combating weapons of mass destruction; and analysis and targeting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)