A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, prepares for flight at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 7, 2024. U.S. European Command’s joint forces are engaged, postured and ready with credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Brewer)