U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Xavier Gunnell, 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron weapons load crew member, awaits the queue to begin taxi procedures prior to multiple B-1B Lancers taking off in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 4, 2025. BTF missions enhance readiness, to include joint and multilateral, to respond to any potential crisis or challenge in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alec Carlberg)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Chase Loving, 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron pilot, enters a B-1B Lancer assigned the the 34th EBS prior to a mission in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 4, 2025. Bomber Task Force missions are designed to showcase Pacific Air Force’s ability to deter, deny, and dominate any influence or aggression from adversaries or competitors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alec Carlberg)

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D, taxis onto the runway at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to take off in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1, Feb. 4, 2025. BTF missions support national security objectives through the speed, flexibility, and readiness of strategic bombers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alec Carlberg)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Vitacca, 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron pilot, greets Lt. Col. Ryan Teak, 34th EBS pilot, prior to a mission in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 4, 2025. Bomber Task Force missions demonstrate the credibility of U.S. forces to address a complex and uncertain security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alec Carlberg)

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, takes off for a mission in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1, at Andersen Air force Base, Guam, Feb. 4, 2025. BTF missions demonstrate lethality and interoperability in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alec Carlberg)

U.S. Air Force aircrew assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., listen during a Bomber Task Force 25-1 step brief at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 4, 2025. Bomber missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific by demonstrating U.S. Air Force ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time in support of the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alec Carlberg)

Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, take off for a mission in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1, at Andersen Air force Base, Guam, Feb. 4, 2025. The Department of Defense remains fully committed to defense and deterrence of any actors that would look to undermine or threaten our shared interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alec Carlberg)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rodel Shorter, 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron crew chief, converses with Senior Airman Xavier Gunnell, 34th EBS weapons load crew member prior to a mission in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 4, 2025. The United States promotes freedom of navigation and other internationally lawful uses of the sea and international airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alec Carlberg)