A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, during a presence patrol mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 14, 2024. The B-52 is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet with worldwide precision navigation capability, providing a unique rapid response to senior coalition leaders around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Sokolov)