A U.S. B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron taxis on a runway in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 8, 2019. The B-52H can perform strategic attack, close-air support, air interdiction, offensive counter-air and maritime operations, to support stability in the region through a dynamic defense posture. The Bomber Task Force is deployed to defend American forces and interests in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)