B-1B Lancers arrive at Japan for BTF 25-2 Deployment
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Collins, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron crew chief, marshals a B-1B Lancer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, in support of Bomber Task Force 25-2, April 18, 2025. Bomber Task Force deployments contribute to integrated deterrence by showcasing conventional and nuclear capabilities, signaling U.S. strength and resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)