Airmen tow a B-1B Lancer aircraft during a Copper Ring exercise at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 13, 2021. In accordance with the National Defense Strategy to have a highly trained, ready and well-organized force, members of Team Dyess tested their capabilities during Copper Ring to ensure they can rapidly deploy anywhere, across all domains to defend its interests and to help defend the interests of allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)