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U.S. Air Force bombers integrate with RAAF in Exercise Black Dagger


U.S. Air Force bombers integrate with RAAF in Exercise Black Dagger

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer, assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), S.D., flies over the South Pacific Oct. 2, 2017. The Lancer conducted a bilateral training mission with Royal Australian Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers as part of Exercise Black Dagger, a training exercise designed to foster increased interoperability between Australia and the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Gerald R. Willis)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Torrance, an electrical and environmental systems technician with the 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs maintenance on a B-2 Spirit while deployed to an undisclosed location in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations March 11, 2016. These deployments help maintain global stability and security, while enabling aircrew to become familiar with operating in different regions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester)
4/8/2016 - U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Hirantha De Mel, a crew chief with the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, watches a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber perform an engine run, March 11, 2016, in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations. Strategic Command bombers regularly deploy to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to conduct PACOM-led operations which provide leaders deterrence options to maintain regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester/Released)
4/8/2016 - U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Wirth, a crew chief with the 393rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, prepares to tow a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber, March 11, 2016, in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations. The Department of Defense regularly conducts bomber training missions with and in support of the geographic combatant commands to provide an always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester/Released)
Crew chiefs from the 393rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare to tow a B-2 Spirit while deployed to an undisclosed location in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations March 11, 2016. Bomber training missions and deployments ensure crews maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency and demonstrate the ability to provide an always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester)
A B-52H Stratofortress, like this one at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, recently participated in a long-range training sortie to train with the Colombian Air Force and other South American Partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J. T. Armstrong)
Senior Airman Cameron Docksteader, Offensive Avionics Technician assigned to the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs pre-flight checks on a B-1 bomber prior to a Red Flag 16-2 training sortie at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 3, 2016. Exhaustive efforts are made by ground crew members to ensure the operability of their assigned aircraft and in turn, the safety of the aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Kleinholz)
Staff Sgt. Nicholas Tullis, 36th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs an engine inlet and exhaust inspection on a B-52 Stratofortress supporting the continuous bomber presence March 3, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. CBP missions began March 2004 and are designed to enhance regional security and provide reassurance to allies and partners that the United States is capable to defend its national security interests in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Arielle Vasquez)
A 9th Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, begins its 15-hour flight to the Alaskan Yukon Range Feb. 23, 2016, during a B-1 Combat Mission Effectiveness Exercise. This was the first exercise to utilize Block 16 B-1 aircraft in a long-range mission. Dyess operations, maintenance and support personnel were successfully able to deploy all six aircraft tasked for the exercise within 48 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Mayfield/Released)
Airmen assigned to the 7th Maintenance Group prep a B-1B Lancer’s bomb bay for a Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Feb. 21, 2016, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, during a B-1 Combat Mission Effectiveness Exercise. The exercise challenged Airmen assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing to prepare six B-1s to launch with weapons and deploy the aircraft and personnel within 48 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Mayfield/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Dutton, a 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, waits for pre-flight instructions over his headset at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 2, 2016, during Red Flag (RF) 16-1. RF, located at Nellis AFB, Nev., enables joint and international units to sharpen their combat skills by flying simulated combat sorties in a realistic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miguel Lara III)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Saulsberry, (left to right), Senior Airman Detroy Brooks, and Airman First Class Andrew Dutton, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, perform final inspection on a B-2 Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 2, 2016, prior to take off during Red Flag (RF) 16-1. RF, based out of Nellis AFB, Nev., allows participating units to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures as well as improve interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miguel Lara III)
A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit sits on the flightline at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 2, 2016, prior to take off during Red Flag (RF) 16-1. RF, located at Nellis AFB, Nev., began in 1975 as an aerial combat exercise but has evolved to include warfighting across air, space and cyberspace domains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miguel Lara III)
Airman 1st Class Gerald Willis
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