Capt. Mike Brogan, 96th Bomb Squadron pilot, inspects a B-52H Stratofortress while preparing for take off at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 7, 2020. Long-range, strategic bomber missions demonstrate the U.S capability to command, control and conduct strategic bomber missions around the globe, demonstrating U.S. commitment to allies and partners, the credibility and flexibility of our forces to address today’s complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment.