A Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base flies over the Central Command area of responsibility during a bomber task force mission Jan. 27, 2021. The bomber deployment underscores the military's commitment to regional security and demonstrates a unique ability to rapidly deploy on short notice. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet and provides the United States with a global strike capability.

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