Staff Sgt. Sean Merrick, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer crew chief, left, and Airman First Class Jackie Breeden, 9th EBS B-1B Lancer egress apprentice, prepare the B-1 for launch at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, June 7, 2023. Bomber Task Force rotations support U.S. National Defense Strategy objectives through strategic predictability and operational unpredictability, and the steady rotation of strategic bombers into the theater enables interoperability and enhances operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josiah Brown)