Submitted Photo U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Robert Dodd, assigned to the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs liquid oxygen maintenance on a B-52 Stratofortress at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England, on June 3. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. Photo by U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jared Brewer.

Submitted Photo U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dawson Holien, assigned to the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs maintenance on a B-52 Stratofortress at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England, on June 3. Bomber Task Force missions are representative of the U.S.’s extended deterrent commitment to U.S. Allies and partners and enhance regional security. Photo by U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jared Brewer.

Submitted Photo U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Diego Rullan, assigned to the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs maintenance on a B-52 Stratofortress at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England, on June 3. Bomber Task Force missions enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness proficiency, and validate always-ready, global strike capability. Photo by U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jared Brewer.