Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, 8th Air Force commander, climbs the ladder onto a B-1B Lancer in preparation for flight at Dyess, April 19, 2017. The flight allowed Bussiere to familiarize himself with the B-1 and understand the bomber's critical role in security and deterrence while at home and abroad.

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