Three U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall refuel B-1 Lancers from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, over the North Sea, April 23, 2024. Bomber task force missions serve to enhance interoperability with allied forces, strengthen military partnerships, and contribute to regional security and stability through strategic deterrence and power projection capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)