B-1s at Ellsworth

An aircrew arrives at a B-1B Lancer parked on the ramp at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 15, 2009, for a training mission. The aircraft is operated by a four person crew which includes the pilot, co-pilot, defensive systems operator and offensive systems operator. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Corey Hook)

B-1s at Ellsworth

A B-1B Lancer sits on the Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., flightline, Oct. 15, 2009, before a training mission. The B-1 can rapidly deliver massive quantities of precision and non-precision weapons against any adversary, anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Corey Hook)

B-1s at Ellsworth

Capt. Kaylene Giri, a 34th Bomb Squadron weapons systems officer instructor at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., proceeds through a preflight checklist at her WSO crew station in a B-1B Lancer Oct. 15, 2009. Capt. Giri, along with another WSO and the two pilots, perform pre-flight checks to ensure all systems are functioning before every mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Corey Hook)

Ready in a moment?s notice

B-1B Lancers sit on the flightline Sept. 26, 2009, at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. The B-1B can rapidly deliver massive quantities of precision and nonprecision weapons against any adversary, anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua J. Seybert)

Innovative Airmen make jobs, lives easier

Tech. Sgt. Jesse Maddox installs a splitter on an air conditioner unit Aug. 26 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Sergeant Maddox, along with his co-workers, designed and manufactured a custom splitter that limits the number of air conditioning units supporting a B-1B Lancer from multiple units down to a single unit. Sergeant Maddox is a 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron metals technology floor supervisor and is deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Barney)

Aug. 27 airpower summary: B-1B destroys enemy position

A B-1B Lancer flies a combat patrol over Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The B-1B has the capability to carry guided and unguided weapons and deliver massive quantities of precision and non-precision weapons against specific targets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Aaron Allmon)