A U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the
A U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron launches in support of a Bomber Task Force mission from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 10, 2020. The Bom... More
B-2 docked on flightline under rainbow in Hawaii
A B-2 Spirit bomber, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, is staged on the flightline at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 30, 2019. Three B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and more than 200 Air... More
Staff Sgt. Scot Boone, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron
Staff Sgt. Scot Boone, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron training validation and operation noncommissioned officer in charge deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., directs a 2nd LRS vehicle operator at RAF... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress approaches a KC-135
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, before receiving fuel above the English coast, March 14, 2019. The U.S. routine... More
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., lands on the flight line at RAF Fairford, England, March 14, 2019. The B-52s are deployed to support U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress receives fuel
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, above the U.K. coast, March 15, 2019. U.S. Strategic Command forces are ... More
A C-21 assigned to U.S. Air Forces in Europe approaches
A C-21 assigned to U.S. Air Forces in Europe approaches the flight line at RAF Fairford, England, March 19, 2019. Passengers of this aircraft included Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, USAFE and Air Forces in Africa ... More
Capt. Matt Sandridge, 20th Bomb Squadron pilot deployed
Capt. Matt Sandridge, 20th Bomb Squadron pilot deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., stands on the flight line during a press conference at RAF Fairford, March 19, 2019. The deployment of strategic bombe... More
Senior Airman Adrian Thomas, 2nd Operations Support
Senior Airman Adrian Thomas, 2nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., watches a B-52 Stratofortress, also from Barksdale, land on the flight line at RA... More
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., sits on the flight line at RAF Fairford, England, March 21, 2019. The B-52s are deployed to support U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force ... More
Airman Jessica Leonard, 2nd Munitions Squadron munition
Airman Jessica Leonard, 2nd Munitions Squadron munition systems apprentice deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., removes a lug from a Guided Bomb Unit - 38 before its assembly at RAF Fairford, England, M... More
Building for the buffs - A person in blue gloves and blue gloves holdi...
Airman 1st Class Landon Gonzales, 2nd Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance crew chief deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., spray paints the date on a fin of a Guided Bomb Unit - 38 at RAF Fairfor... More
BTF in flight - Norway. Public domain image
Three B-52 Stratofortresses deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., fly a sortie in support of U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force in Europe over Norway, March 28, 2019. Forward locations, like RAF ... More
BTF in flight - Norway. Public domain image
Five B-52 Stratofortresses, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., fly in formation with three Norwegian F-16 Fighting Falcons over Norway, March 28, 2019. The large flight was coordinated in support of U... More
Capt. Richard “Hash” Brown, 20th Bomb Squadron B-52
Capt. Richard “Hash” Brown, 20th Bomb Squadron B-52 Stratofortress pilot deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., watches a B-52 taxi across the flight line before take off at RAF Fairford, England, March 2... More
Staff Sgt. Jacob Tumbleson, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Jacob Tumbleson, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., places an engine cover on a B-52 Stratofortress at RAF Fair... More
U.S. Ambassador to the U.K. Robert Wood Johnson (left),
U.S. Ambassador to the U.K. Robert Wood Johnson (left), meets Capt. Austyn Wilson (right), 20th Bomb Squadron weapons system officer deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., during a visit to RAF Fairford, ... More
BTF promotion ceremony - A group of soldiers standing in a bowling all...
Airmen deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., are recognized during a promotion ceremony at RAF Fairford, England, March 29, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tessa B. Corrick)
BTF 2019 Wing Photo - A group of soldiers standing in front of a plane
Airmen deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., pose for a photo during a U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force in Europe at RAF Fairford, April 2, 2019. BTF operations are developed to provide training ... More
Airman 1st Class Jerrick Worley, 2nd Munitions Squadron
Airman 1st Class Jerrick Worley, 2nd Munitions Squadron munitions systems equipment maintenance crew chief, sets a seal into a hub at RAF Fairford, England, April 2, 2019. Since being at Fairford, 2nd MUNS Airm... More
Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Neidy, a security forces
Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Neidy, a security forces defender with the 2nd Security Forces Squadron, stands at the West Gate April 3, 2019, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. The 2nd SFS made changes to g... More
Maj. Gen. James Dawkins Jr., Eighth Air Force and
Maj. Gen. James Dawkins Jr., Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander, shakes hands with Chief Master Sgt. Christy Peterson, Bomber Task Force Mission Support Group superintendent de... More
2nd MXG 2019 BTF group photo
Airmen assigned to the 2nd Maintenance Group deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., pose for a photo during a U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force in Europe at RAF Fairford, April 4, 2019. BTF operati... More
B-52s return home - A large jetliner sitting on top of an airport runw...
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., takes off from the flight line at RAF Fairford, England to return home April 5, 2019. B-52s were deployed since early March in support of U.S. ... More
2019 BTF 2nd SFS, US Army Photo
Airmen assigned to the 2nd Security Forces Squadron deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., pose for a photo during a U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force in Europe at RAF Fairford, April 4, 2019. BTF ... More
Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing return home after a short-term
Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing return home after a short-term deplyoment to RAF Fairford, England, April 11, 2019, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. The Airmen were deployed in support of U.S. Strategic Co... More
Airman 1st Class Crystal Williams, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Crystal Williams, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, prepares a B-52H Stratofortress for a Bomber Task Force deployment at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 6, 2019. A... More
Senior Airman Matthew Lazo, a combat arms instructor,
Senior Airman Matthew Lazo, a combat arms instructor, issues safety commands from the instructor’s tower in support of the Bomber Task Force at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 7, 2019. The Bomber Task Force... More
Staff Sgt. Uriel Vargas, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Staff Sgt. Uriel Vargas, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, prepares a B-52H Stratofortress for a Bomber Task Force deployment from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 7, 2019. The Bombe... More
Airman 1st Class David Merwitz, 96th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class David Merwitz, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, finishes installing an air conditioning cart hose on a B-52H Stratofortress as a part of a Bomber Task Force deployment f... More
A U.S. B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb
A U.S. B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing prepares to take off in support of a Bomber Task Force deployment from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 8, 2019. The Bomber Task Force is deploying to... More
Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing walk across the flight
Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing walk across the flight line to board an aircraft as part of a Bomber Task Force deployment from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 14, 2019. The Bomber Task Force is deploying to t... More
A B-2 Spirit assigned to Whiteman AFB, Missouri, approaches
A B-2 Spirit assigned to Whiteman AFB, Missouri, approaches to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to RAF Mildenhall over the Norwegian Sea, Sept. 5, 2019. This was an extended duration flight that... More
A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber from the 509th Bomb Wing,
A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, flies behind a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a training mission ... More
A 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief inspects
A 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief inspects a B-52H Stratofortress before take off for a Bomber Task Force deployment from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, to Royal Air Force Fairford, England, ... More
Bomber Task Force Deploys to Europe
A B-52H Stratofortress taxis before take off Oct. 10, 2019 for a Bomber Task Force deployment from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, to Royal Air Force Fairford, England. BTF missions enable crews to maintai... More
B-52s arrive at Fairford for Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1
Two B-52H Stratofortresses are parked after arriving from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, to RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 10, 2019. Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1 is a deployment of B-52 Stratofortress aircr... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 2nd Maintenance Squadron, assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, performs maintenance on a B-52 Stratofortress at RAF Fairford, England, ... More
Senior Airman Zachary Miller, 96th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Zachary Miller, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, performs pre-flight checks before launching a B-52 Stratofortress while deployed to RAF Fairford, En... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, prepare a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress for take off during Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Oct. 23, 2019, at R... More
Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft deployed
Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, taxi before taking off at RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 23, 2019. The two bombers flew near the Baltic Sea as a ... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. "Chase", an electronic warfare
U.S. Air Force Maj. "Chase", an electronic warfare officer assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron inspects the front of a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress in preparation for a flight during Bomber Task Force Eur... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Dupre (left), 2nd
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Dupre (left), 2nd Maintenance Squadron weapons load team chief, Staff Sgt. Patrick Labastida (top) 2nd Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, and Tech. Sgt. Justin Scha... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing prepares to offload fuel into a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress during Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Nov. 6, 2019 over the Bare... More
BTF Europe 20-1 media day
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Baker, Bomber Task Force 20-1 and 96th Bomb Squadron commander, from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, speaks during the BTF media day at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 7, 2019. Med... More
Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing return after a short-term
Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing return after a short-term deployment to RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 14, 2019, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The Airmen were deployed in support of U.S. Strategic Command's Bombe... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, six F-16 Fighting Falcons and four Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2s from Misawa Air Base, Japan, fly in formation off the coast of... More
Senior Airman Ivan Trujillo, a crew chief assigned
Senior Airman Ivan Trujillo, a crew chief assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, finds tools to service a B-2 Spirit on the flight line of Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, on March ... More
A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircrew performs pre-flight
A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircrew performs pre-flight checks in the cockpit of their aircraft at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 8, 2020. The B-2 took off from Whiteman AFB to support U.S. Strategic ... More
Senior Airmen Ivan Trujillo and Laine Terry, crew chiefs
Senior Airmen Ivan Trujillo and Laine Terry, crew chiefs assigned to the 509th Maintenance Group, inspect the wheel well of a B-2 Spirit after it arrived on the flight line at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, on ... More
Airman 1st Class Noah Rugg, a crew chief asigned to
Airman 1st Class Noah Rugg, a crew chief asigned to the 131st Bomb Wing, stands ready to marshal a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber on the flight line of Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, on March 12, 2020. Rugg and othe... More
B-2A Spirit bombers assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing
B-2A Spirit bombers assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing conduct aerial operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 over the North Sea March 12, 2020. Bomber missions enable aircrews to maintain a high st... More
Staff Sgt. Adam Meyer, air transportation supervisor
Staff Sgt. Adam Meyer, air transportation supervisor assigned to the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, ratchets down a piece of equipment on a C-17 Globemaster on March 13... More
A B-2A Spirit bomber assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing
A B-2A Spirit bomber assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing conduct aerial operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 over the North Sea March 12, 2020. Bomber missions enable aircrews to maintain a high s... More
An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing conducts
An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing conducts aerial operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 over Keflavik, Iceland, March 16, 2020. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and... More
Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35A aircraft and a U.S.
Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35A aircraft and a U.S. Air Force B-2A Spirit bomber conduct aerial operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 over Keflavik, Iceland March 16, 2020. Bomber missions prov... More
F-15C Eagles assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron
F-15C Eagles assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron conduct aerial operations with a B-2A Spirit in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 over the Keflavik, Iceland March 16, 2020. Bomber missions provide op... More
Senior Airman Aaron Hensley, an aircrew flight equipment
Senior Airman Aaron Hensley, an aircrew flight equipment technician assigned to the 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, stands for a portrait at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, on March 17,... More
Tech. Sgt. Jame Wells, the NCO in charge of fuel operations
Tech. Sgt. Jame Wells, the NCO in charge of fuel operations deployed from Whiteman AFB, Missouri, in support of Bomber Task Force Europe, teaches active-duty and Air National Guard Airmen from the 509th and 131... More
A B-2A Spirit bomber assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing,
A B-2A Spirit bomber assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, Royal Netherlands air force F-35A and U.S. F-15C Eagle assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing conduct aerial operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20... More
A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 351st Air Refueling
A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron takes off in support of Bomber Task Force Europe at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 20, 2020. This training with NATO allies and theater partner... More
Airman 1st Class Keyshawn Jeanty (left), 7th Equipment
Airman 1st Class Keyshawn Jeanty (left), 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, prepares wooden shoring to stabilize cargo in an aircraft during flight at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 27, 2020. A C-5 Galaxy ... More
An Airman assigned to the 28th Operations Support Squadron
An Airman assigned to the 28th Operations Support Squadron tests equipment for aviators prior to a more than 25-hour non-stop deployment from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., to the U.S. European Command area of... More
A B-1B Lancer receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker
A B-1B Lancer receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, May 5, 2020. Aircrews from the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, took o... More
Airmen from the 351st Air Refueling Squadron and 100th
Airmen from the 351st Air Refueling Squadron and 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspect a KC-135 Stratotanker prior to a flight supporting Bomber Task Force Europe, at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 20, 2020... More
100th Air Refueling Wing’s agility, capability, versatility
Captain Meagan Bowman, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, flies a KC-135 Stratotanker over England after supporting a Bomber Task Force Europe mission, April 23, 2020. The mission marked the first time B-1s ha... More
100th ARW fuels BTF over Sweden
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, fly in formation with Swedish Armed Forces Gripens during a Bomber Task Force Europe mission over Sweden, May 20, 202... More
Typhoon FGR4s from RAF Lossiemouth escort two B-1B
Typhoon FGR4s from RAF Lossiemouth escort two B-1B Lancers through UK airspace. The B-1B Lancers were heading to the Nordic region on a NATO mission as part of the Bomber Task Force. They were supported by thre... More
Officers from the 5th Operations Group attend a Step
Officers from the 5th Operations Group attend a Step Brief before take off at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 2, 2020. The B-52H Stratofortresses are conducting a long-range, long duration strategic Bo... More
Airmen with the 354th Fighter Wing and the 2nd Bomb
Airmen with the 354th Fighter Wing and the 2nd Bomb Wing load planks onto a truck as a part of a U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force deployment at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 9, 2020. Strategic ... More
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from Barksdale Air
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., and flies towards Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 13, 2020. Bomber task force missions help maintain global stability and security while... More
Senior Airman Kahdija Slaugher, 354th Fighter Wing
Senior Airman Kahdija Slaugher, 354th Fighter Wing broadcast journalist, documents the arrival of a B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 14, ... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., prepares to land at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 14, 2020. A total of three bomber aircraft deployed t... More
F-22 Raptors escort a B-52 Stratofortress during a
F-22 Raptors escort a B-52 Stratofortress during a North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) mission, June 14, 2020. NORAD routinely conducts intercept training in support of its mission to protect the s... More
Staff Sgt. Karamjeet Singh, 96th Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Karamjeet Singh, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, runs through pre-flight checks on a B-52H Stratofortress at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, during a Bomber Task Force mission, June 16... More
A B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air
A B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., taxis down the flightline at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 16, 2020. This Bomber Task Force brought B-52H Stratofortress bombers and 2n... More
Senior Airman Austin Brack, 2nd Operations Support
Senior Airman Austin Brack, 2nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, accounts for ammunition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, for a Bomber Task Force mission, June 16, 2020. U.S. S... More
Staff Sgt. Jacob Lieuallen, Senior Airman Tommy Chase
Staff Sgt. Jacob Lieuallen, Senior Airman Tommy Chase and Airman 1st Class Nathan Fanny, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, pose for a photo on top of a B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air... More
A plane carrying Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing returns
A plane carrying Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing returns to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 22, 2020 after a Bomber Task Force deployment to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The BTF brought B-52H Stratofortres... More
An Airman assigned to the 28th Logistics Readiness
An Airman assigned to the 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., checks luggage as part of a mobility processing line in preparation for a Bomber Task Force deployment, July 13, 2020... More
Two B-1B Lancers, assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth
Two B-1B Lancers, assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., conduct a flyover before landing at Andersen AFB, Guam, July 17, 2020. The Bomber Task Force is deployed to Andersen AFB in supp... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Herrmann, 393rd
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Herrmann, 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron weapons load crew lead, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, load live weapons for B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber training at N... More
U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 393rd
U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, taxi in the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, to support a Bomber... More
U.S. Navy Carrier Air Wing five F/A-18 Super Hornets,
U.S. Navy Carrier Air Wing five F/A-18 Super Hornets, Marine Corps Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35 Lightning IIs, all assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and a U.S. Air Force 37th Bomb ... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Curtis Logan, 2nd Security
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Curtis Logan, 2nd Security Forces Squadron defender, deployed from Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, stands for a photo at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, in support of the unit's B... More
Aircrew from the 23rd Bomb Squadron prepare for a mission,
Aircrew from the 23rd Bomb Squadron prepare for a mission, Aug. 21, 2020, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. Bomber missions enable aircrews to maintain a high state or readiness proficiency, and validated ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blake Soule, 351st Air Refueling
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blake Soule, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, conducts air refueling on a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North D... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, departs after aerial refueling over the North Sea during Bomber Task Force Europe, Sept. 25, 2020. BTF missions strengthen interoperability a... More
A KC-135 Stratotanker crew, assigned to the 340th
A KC-135 Stratotanker crew, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, meet for a pre-flight brief in front of the aircraft before supporting a Bomber Task Force mission at Al Udeid Air Base, Q... More
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer integrated with Koku-Jieitai,
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer integrated with Koku-Jieitai, or Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) aircraft during a Bomber Task Force mission, Jan. 12, 2021. BTF missions enable bomber force to regularly condu... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress prepares to receive
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a bomber task force mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2021. The bomber deploy... More
An aircrew flight equipment technician, assigned to
An aircrew flight equipment technician, assigned to the 391st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, prepares gear before a bomber task force mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2021... More
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned the
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, flies off the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mild... More
A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry aircraft assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry aircraft assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron launches in support of a Bomber Task Force mission from at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 1... More
Senior Airman Hayden Thayer, 509th Maintenance Group
Senior Airman Hayden Thayer, 509th Maintenance Group crew chief deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, marshals a B-2 Spirit at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii Jan. 31, 2018. Three B-2 Spirit ... More
A C-17 Globemaster III lands at Barksdale Air Force
A C-17 Globemaster III lands at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 7, 2019. The aircraft landed to retrieve equipment for U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force (BTF) in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sen... More
Staff Sgt. Scot Boone, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron
Staff Sgt. Scot Boone, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron training validation and operation noncommissioned officer in charge deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., directs a 2nd LRS vehicle operator at RAF... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress receives fuel
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, above the coast English coast, March 14, 2019. The U.S. routinely and vi... More
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., lands on the flight line at RAF Fairford, England, March 14, 2019. The B-52s can deliver large payloads of precision ordnance over long distanc... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress flies below a
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress flies below a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, after receiving fuel off the U.K. coast, March 14, 2019. U.S. Strategic Command... More