345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron begins BTF mission
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Gillis, assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, marshals a B-1 Lancer at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 10, 2020. The unit is participating in a Bomber Task... More
A U.S. Airman assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Squadron
A U.S. Airman assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Squadron marshals a B-1B Lancer at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 10, 2020. The bomber was one of three the unit brought to accomplish a Bomber Task Forc... More
345th EBS conducts BTF, Alaska
B-1 Lancers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron stand at the ready, Sept. 12, 2020, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The bombers were maintained and operated by Reserve and active-duty Airman fr... More
345th EBS conducts BTF, Alaska
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Castleberry, assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, performs maintenance on a B-1 Lancer at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 12, 2020. Nearly 60 Reserve and ... More
345th EBS conducts BTF, Alaska
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron bolt panels on a B-1 Lancer at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 12, 2020. The unit, a Total Force Integration package comprised of Reserve and ... More
345th EBS conducts BTF, Alaska
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nelson Hernandez, an Offensive Avionics Specialist assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, hoists an accessory drive gearbox onto a B-1 Lancer at Eielson Air Force Base, Ala... More
345th EBS conducts BTF, Alaska
U.S. Senior Airman Joshua Bishop, 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron combat crew communication technician, descends from a B-1 Lancer, Sept. 12, 2020, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Bishop was readying equip... More
345th EBS launches multi-theater sortie
U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Hawn, 307th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron commander, shares a joke with ground crew as he boards a B-1 Lancer at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 14, 2020. Hawn and the unit w... More
345th EBS launches multi-theater sortie
B-1 Lancer aircrew assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron participate in a pre-flight briefing at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 14, 2020. The unit, comprised of Reserve and active-duty Airmen... More
345th EBS launches multi-theater sortie
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Malcolm Skinner, 343rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron weapons system officer, dons flight equipment prior to a Bomber Task Force Mission out of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 14, 2020... More
345th EBS launches multi-theater sortie
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Maureen Fernandez, 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, readies equipment for a Bomber Task Force mission out of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Se... More
345th EBS launches multi-theater sortie
A B-1 Lancer departs Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 14, 2020, on its way to Europe in support of a Bomber Task Force mission. BTF missions enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness and proficien... More
A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb
A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas flies over the Bering Sea, Sept. 18, 2020, during a Bomber Task Force mission. Bomber Task Force missions help air... More
A B-1 Lancer and a B-52 Stratofortress fly behind a
A B-1 Lancer and a B-52 Stratofortress fly behind a KC-146 Stratotanker over the East Siberian Sea while taking part in a Bomber Task Force mission, Sept. 21. The mission, designed to reassure U.S. allies and p... More
Two Norwegian air force F-16V Fighting Falcons accompany
Two Norwegian air force F-16V Fighting Falcons accompany a B-1B Lancers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron during a training sortie over the Norwegian Sea, Sept. 25, 2020. The B-1’s took off from... More
Three B-1B Lancers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary
Three B-1B Lancers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron stand ready on the ramp at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 12, 2020. The unit used only three bombers to launch 19 sorties and attain a... More
A KC-146 Stratotanker from the 916th Air Refueling
A KC-146 Stratotanker from the 916th Air Refueling Wing delivers fuel to a B-1 Lancer over the Bering Sea, Sept. 18, 2020. Both aircraft were flown by Reserve Citizen Airmen supporting a Bomber Task Force missi... More
A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb
A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron sits on the ramp at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska before taking part in a sortie in support of a Bomber Task Force mission on Sept. 18, 2020. The ... More
A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb
A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flies over the Arctice Circle, Sept. 25, 2020. Two bombers assigned to the unit completed flights that passed directly over the North Pole enroute... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Kouche, an electrical
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Kouche, an electrical environmental systems specialist assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, perform maintenance on a B-1B Lancer at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, ... More
A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb
A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron lands at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska after completing a sortie over the Bering Sea in support of a Bomber Task Force mission, Sept. 18, 2020. Th... More
A B-1B Lancer’s afterburners glow after taking off
A B-1B Lancer’s afterburners glow after taking off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 24, 2020. The bomber, assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, was on its way to Norway to practice inter... More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Michael Lane, 345th Expeditionary
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... More
A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb
A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron approaches the runway at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska prior to taking off on a sortie Sept. 18, 2020. The bomber was heading for Europe to suppor... More
A B-1B Lancer departs Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska
A B-1B Lancer departs Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska on the it way to the Arctic Circle, Sept. 24, 2020. The sortie, part of a Bomber Task Force mission supporting U.S. European Command initiatives, was designe... More
A B-1 Lancer and a B-52 Stratofortress fly behind a
A B-1 Lancer and a B-52 Stratofortress fly behind a KC-135 Stratotanker over the East Siberian Sea while taking part in a Bomber Task Force mission, Sept. 21, 2020. The mission, designed to reassure U.S. allies... More
B-1 Lancers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb
B-1 Lancers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron fly in formation en route to the East Siberian Sea after taking off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska for a Bomber Task Force mission on Sept. 21.... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Charles Kilchrist, 345th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Maj. Charles Kilchrist, 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron pilot, performs pre-flight checks on a B-1B Lancer prior to a sortie at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 24, 2020. The sortie, part ... More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron conduct a BTF missions from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 15 and 16. The missions were conducted over the Sea of Okhost, located between Rus... More
Two B-1 Lancers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary
Two B-1 Lancers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron trail a KC-135 Stratotanker over Europe during a Bomber Task Force mission Sept. 21, 2020. The effort involved all three bomber platforms in th... More
A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb
A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron returns to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 21, after completing a sortie in support of a Bomber Task Force mission in international air space... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Andrew Marshall, 345th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Andrew Marshall, 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron director of operations, inspects the exterior of B-1B Lancer prior to a sortie at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 24, 2020. The 3... More
A B-1 Lancer pilot assigned to the 345th Expeditionary
A B-1 Lancer pilot assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron out of Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, watches another B-1 assigned to the same unit take on fuel over the East Siberian Sea during a Bomber Tas... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryce Whitney, a B-1B
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryce Whitney, a B-1B Lancer crew chief assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, prepares to help launch the bomber from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 24, 2020. Th... More
A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb
A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron returns to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 21, after completing a sortie in support of a Bomber Task Force mission. Several of the bombers to... More
A U.S. Airman assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb
A U.S. Airman assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron check the hydraulic system of a B-1 Lancer at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 18, 2020. The jet had just returned from a sortie over the Ber... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kevin Minnick, 345th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kevin Minnick, 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron crew chief, performs pre-flight checks on a B-1 Lancer at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 18, 2020. Minnick was on hand as part o... More