A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., takes off, March 27, 2016, in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations . Bomber operations provide a visible demonstration of the U.S. Air Force's ability to project power globally and respond to any potential crisis or challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester/Released)