A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Bomb Squadron takes off from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 8, 2018. This takeoff followed three hours of maintenance and inspections performed by Senior Airman Nick Niro, 9th Aircraft Maintenance Unit B-1B Lancer assistant dedicated crew chief. B-1 crew chiefs inspect the aircraft from nose to tail before and after training flights and combat missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman River Bruce)