U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron prepare to launch a B-1B Lancer during Exercise Baltic Operations at RAF Fairford, England, June 2, 2018. Two B-1Bs from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, dropped 12 inert Mark 62 Quickstrike mines during BALTOPS which is a multinational, maritime exercise used to create and sustain partnerships and practice a broad range of mission areas to strengthen the capabilities of the participating units. More importantly, this exercise strengthens the ability to operate as a cohesive joint and combined force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Copeland)