A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender, deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, refuels a B-52H Stratofortress above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during a presence patrol mission, Feb. 14, 2022. The B-52 can deliver large payloads of precision nuclear or conventional ordnance over extreme distances and provides the ability to rapidly project military power around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hernandez)