A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing participates in a live-fire sinking exercise as part of Valiant Shield 2026 over the Philippine Sea, June 27, 2026. The B-2 conducted a live-fire strike of a maritime vessel in the Pacific utilizing the AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile, demonstrating the ability to conduct operations against enemy naval forces and maintain the decisive edge over regional adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Thomas Barley)