9th EBS arrives at RAF Fairford for BTF 23-3
Two B-1B Lancers from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron taxi on the runway at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, May 23, 2023 for Bomber Task Force Europe 23-3. Strategic bombers contribute to stability in the European theater, as they are intended to deter conflict rather than instigate. If called upon, U.S. bombers offer a rapid response capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)