Strategic deterrence is a daily occurrence

U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Welch, a B-2 Spirit pilot from the 13th Bomb Squadron, receives an M9 pistol at the 509th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment shop during Exercise Global Thunder 17 (GT17) at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 25, 2016. Exercises like GT17 involve extensive planning and coordination to provide unique training opportunities for assigned units and forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester)

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