A B-52H Stratofortress takes off in support of a U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force from the flight line at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 2, 2020. The USSTRATCOM regularly conducts BTF operations across the globe as a demonstration of U.S. commitment to collective defense and integration with Geographic Combatant Command operations and activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tessa B. Corrick)