A passenger aircraft takes off from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 22, 2016, in support of Strategic Command exercise Global Thunder 17. Global Thunder 17 is an invaluable training opportunity to exercise all USSTRATCOM mission areas and create the conditions for strategic deterrence against a variety of threats. Exercises like Global Thunder 17 involve extensive planning and coordination to provide unique training opportunities for assigned units and forces. ( Air Force photo/Senior Airman Curt Beach)

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