8/14/2012 - A B-2 Stealth Bomber, “Spirit of Florida” prepares to launch for an afternoon training mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-3 Aug. 6, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. The B-2 is assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

8/14/2012 - A B-2 Spirit, “Spirit of Texas” waits for the signal to take-off for a training mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-3 Aug. 6, 2012. The B-2 is participating in RF-A, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, joint/coalition, tactical air combat employment exercise. The B-2 is assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)