Maj. Jared Tomlin, 307th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron director of operations, performs pre-flight oxygen mask testing at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, June 9, 2017. Roughly 800 AFGSC Airmen and eight strategic bombers to include B-1B Lancers, B-2 Spirits and B-52H Stratofortresses deployed to RAF Fairford in support of bomber assurance and deterrence missions in the European Command area of responsibility throughout the month of June. Bomber deployments and operations enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any contingency or challenge across the globe.

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