A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer and a 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, conduct aerial refueling operations during a joint interoperability exercise, Nov. 13, 2020, over the Pacific Ocean. Bomber Task Force deployments demonstrate U.S. commitment to allies and partners and they train regularly with other units throughout the theater in order to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron)