345th EBS crosses Arctic Circle to conduct training with Nordic Allies
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Michael Lane, 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron pilot, runs through the pre-flight checklist on a B-1B Lancer at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 16, 2020. Lane was preparing the jet for a sortie in support of a Bomber Task Force mission in Europe. Strategic bombers contribute to stability in the European theater, acting as a deterrent to conflict and providing rapid response capability to assure stability on the continent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)