A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from Barksdale

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, flies over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Jan. 27, 2021. The bomber deployment underscores the U.S. military's commitment to regional security and demonstrates a unique ability to rapidly deploy on short notice. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet and provides the United States with a global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joey Swafford)