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U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 9th Bomber Generation Squadron prepare B-1B Lancer for take-off in support of a Bomber Task Force at Misawa Air Base, Japan, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Apr. 14, 2025. BTF deployments like this enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe.