U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron sit on the flightline during Red Flag 25-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, on March 11. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Hudson Walberg, 23rd Bomb Squadron pilot, conducts pre-flight procedures during Red Flag 25-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, on March 11. Exercises like Red Flag help warfighters to develop the right operational concepts, capabilities, and plans to bolster deterrence and maintain the competitive advantage against any adversary. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson.