A 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron pilot waits to board a B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 19, 2020. The 9th EBS and Airmen assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing deployed in support of a Bomber Task Force operation. A BTF operation enhances the readiness and training required to rapidly respond to any contingency or challenge anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)