B-52H Stratofortresses assigned to Minot Air Force Base taxi down the runway during Global Thunder 23 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 16, 2023. Global Thunder is a worldwide exercise based on a notional scenario developed to drive execution of Strategic Command and component forces' ability to support the geographic combatant commands, deter adversaries, and, if necessary employ forces as directed by the President of the United States. ( Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Crystal A. Jenkins)

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