A B-1 bomber takes off for a training mission during an Operational Readiness Exercise at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 15, 2012. Ellsworth Airmen generated several B-1 sorties to test the wing’s ability to effectively and efficiently mobilize its aircraft, personnel and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anania Tekurio/Released)
Airman Daniel Black, 28th Munitions Squadon munitions, tightly secures inert cluster bomb units during an Operational Readiness Exercise at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 15, 2012. MUNS personnel are responsible for safely building, loading, transporting and securing the bomb units for transport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anania Tekurio/Released)
A B-1 bomber touches down during an Operational Readiness Exercise at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 15, 2012. OREs test the unit’s ability to quickly and efficiently mobilize Airmen, equipment and aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anania Tekurio/Released)