A B-52 Stratofortress from the 307th Bomb Wing stands at the ready following its arrival at Royal Air Force Base, Fairford, England, August 24, 2017. The B-52, along with two B-1B Lancers, are on hand to participate in Exercise Ample Strike 2017. This annual exercise allows U.S. forces to train with their North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies and ensure interoperability on the European Continent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle/ released)