B-1B Lancer aviators assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., review mission plans at a step briefing prior to a Bomber Task Force mission to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility May 10, 2020. The U.S. maintains the capability, readiness, and will to defend interests globally, and will work closely with allies and partners to quickly and decisively respond to threats to partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hailey Staker)