U.S. Air Force Col. Kelvin J. Townsend, Joint Nuclear Operations Center commander, assumes command during an activation ceremony for the JNOC and the Standoff Munitions Application Center at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 15, 2018. The JNOC provides situational awareness of bomber, missile and reconnaissance capabilities to U.S. Strategic Command for planning and execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tessa Corrick)