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B-1B Lancer lights up the sky

A B-1B Lancer deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota sits on the flight line, May 4 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The multi-mission B-1 is the backbone of America's long-range bomber force. The B-1B's blended wing and body configuration, variable-geometry wings and turbofan afterburning engines, combine to provide long range, maneuverability and high speed while enhancing survivability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)
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B-1B Lancer lights up the sky

A B-1B Lancer deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota sits on the flight line, May 4 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The multi-mission B-1 is the backbone of America's long-range bomber force. The first production B-1 flew in October 1984. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)
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B-1B Lancer lights up the sky

A B-1B Lancer deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota,flies a night sortie May 4 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The multi-mission B-1 is the backbone of America's long-range bomber force. The B-1 was initially developed in the 1970s as a strategic bomber and as a replacement to the B-52 Stratofortress. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)
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B-1B Lancer lights up the sky

B-1B Lancer pilot deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, performs preflight checks, May 4 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The multi-mission B-1 is the backbone of America's long-range bomber force. The B-1 carries the largest payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)
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Doolitle Raid

379th Air Expeditionary Wing and 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron leadership watch as a B-1B Lancer takes off at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 18, 2014, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Today, the 37th EBS Tigers, one of the squadrons who executed the famous Doolitle Raid over Japan in 1942, will commemorate the event by executing their assigned mission over the skies of Afghanistan. As they fly they remember one of the most inspiring missions of World War II, and one of America’s early steps towards ultimate victory during the war. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)
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B-1B provides combat air support

Maj. Jeff Cameron and Capt. Richard Hansen prepare for takeoff in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Nov. 19, 2013. Cameron is a B-1 pilot originally from Midland, Texas, and Hansen is a B-1 pilot originally from Lancaster, Calif., both are 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron pilots currently deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Hannah Landeros)
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B-1B provides combat air support

Lt. Col. John McClung prepares for takeoff in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Nov. 19, 2013. McClung is a 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron weapons system officer deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and originally from Fayetteville, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Hannah Landeros)
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B-1B provides combat air support

Capt. Laura Hunstock prepares for takeoff in support of Operation Enduring Freedom at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Nov. 19, 2013. Hunstock is a 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron weapons system officer deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and originally from Bossier City, La. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Hannah Landeros)
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B-1B provides combat air support

B-1 bomber flight crew deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, take off at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Nov. 19, 2013. The B1 provides combat air support to troops on the ground in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Hannah Landeros)
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B-1B provides combat air support

A B-1 bomber deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, prepares to taxi at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Nov. 19, 2013. The B-1 provides combat air support to service members on the ground in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Hannah Landeros)
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B-1Bs support Dubai Airshow

Spectators look on as a B-1B Lancer flies over the 2013 Dubai Airshow at the Dubai World Central airport in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 20, 2013. The Lancer is assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The United States participates in the Dubai Air Show to demonstrate a commitment to regional security, to demonstrate the flexibility of airpower, and to strengthen military-to-military relationships with regional partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bahja J. Jones)
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B-1Bs support Dubai Airshow

A B-1B Lancer flies past the tail of a C-130J Hercules during the 2013 Dubai Airshow at the Dubai World Central airport in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 20, 2013. The Lancer is assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The United States participates in the Dubai Air Show to demonstrate a commitment to regional security, to demonstrate the flexibility of airpower, and to strengthen military-to-military relationships with regional partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bahja J. Jones)
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Deployed bombers support first RIPN project demo

The 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron successfully flew a mission in support of the Remotely Operated Video Enhancement Receiver (ROVER) Internet Protocol Network, or RIPN, project, Sept. 24, 2013. During the demonstration, they were able to form a network through the B-1B Lancer's sniper pod to several ROVERs on the ground, effectively allowing them to pass digital close air support targeting coordinates or sensor points of interest to the B-1 crew. (Courtesy Photo)
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Deployed bombers support first RIPN project demo

Chief Master Sgt. Keith Hunt prepares a 9-line to transmit over the radio during a Remotely Operated Video Enhancement Receiver (ROVER) Internet Protocol Network, or RIPN project field test at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Sept. 24, 2013. With the assistance of the 9th EBS and Hunt, the RIPN team from the Pentagon fielded the first test of the RIPN system forming a network through the B-1B Lancer's sniper pod to several ROVERs on the ground. Hunt is the 504th Expeditionary Air Support Group chief enlisted manger and was the JTAC during the demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bahja J. Jones)
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Deployed Bombers support first RIPN project demo

The 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron successfully flew a mission in support of the Remotely Operated Video Enhancement Receiver (ROVER) Internet Protocol Network, or RIPN, project, Sept. 24, 2013. During the demonstration, they were able to form a network through the B-1B Lancer's sniper pod to several ROVERs on the ground, effectively allowing them to pass digital close air support targeting coordinates or sensor points of interest to the B-1 crew. (Courtesy Photo)
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Air Force bombers participate in Navy exercise Spartan Kopis

A 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing participates in exercise Spartan Kopis over the Arabian Gulf, Aug. 13, 2013. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that validates the effectiveness of using joint aviation assets in a maritime environment, as well as exercising joint force command and control structure and communications. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gay)
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Air Force bombers participate in Navy exercise Spartan Kopis

A 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing flies by U.S. Navy ships participating in exercise Spartan Kopis over the Arabian Gulf, Aug. 13, 2013. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that validates the effectiveness of using joint aviation assets in a maritime environment, as well as exercising joint force command and control structure and communications. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gay)
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Air Force bombers participate in Navy exercise Spartan Kopis

A 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing makes a low pass over the operating area during exercise Spartan Kopis over the Arabian Gulf, Aug. 13, 2013. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that validates the effectiveness of using joint aviation assets in a maritime environment, as well as exercising joint force command and control structure and communications. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gay)
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Dyess, Ellsworth deployed bomber units rotate

Airmen from the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircraft maintenance unit maintain B-1B Lancers at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, April 8, 2013. The multi-mission B-1 is the backbone of America's long-range bomber force. It can rapidly deliver massive quantities of precision and non-precision weapons against any adversary, anywhere in the world, at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Charles Bridges)
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Dyess, Ellsworth deployed bomber units rotate

Airmen from the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircraft maintenance unit maintain B-1B Lancers at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, April 8, 2013. The multi-mission B-1 is the backbone of America's long-range bomber force. It can rapidly deliver massive quantities of precision and non-precision weapons against any adversary, anywhere in the world, at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Charles Bridges)
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