34th BS conducts BTF in the Pacific

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron to conduct aerial refueling during a Bomber Task Force mission over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 15, 2025. Bomber missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific region by demonstrating the U.S. Air Force’s ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

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34th BS conducts BTF in the Pacific

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a Bomber Task Force mission over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 15, 2025. Bomber missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific region by demonstrating the U.S. Air Force’s ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

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34th BS conducts BTF in the Pacific

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, descends after conducting aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a Bomber Task Force mission over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 15, 2025. Bomber missions enhance readiness, to include joint and multi-lateral, to respond to any potential crisis or challenge, demonstrating the Department of Defense’s commitment to peace and prosperity throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

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34th BS conducts BTF in the Pacific

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, descends after conducting aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a Bomber Task Force mission over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 15, 2025. Bomber missions enhance readiness, to include joint and multi-lateral, to respond to any potential crisis or challenge, demonstrating the Department of Defense’s commitment to peace and prosperity throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

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34th BS conducts BTF in the Pacific

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a Bomber Task Force mission over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 15, 2025. Bomber Task Force missions are representative of the U.S. commitment to Allies and partners, demonstrating the credibility of U.S. forces to address a global security environment that is more diverse and uncertain than at any other time in recent history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

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34th BS conducts BTF in the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Barker, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares for aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 15, 2025. The U.S. remains committed to peace and prosperity throughout the Indo-Pacific region alongside our allies, together acting as the cornerstone of regional peace and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)

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34th BS conducts BTF in the Pacific

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, prepares to preform aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 15, 2025. Bomber missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific region by demonstrating the U.S. Air Force’s ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)

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34th BS conducts BTF in the Pacific

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, prepares to preform aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 15, 2025. Bomber missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific region by demonstrating the U.S. Air Force’s ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)

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34th BS conducts BTF in the Pacific

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, prepares to preform aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 15, 2025. The U.S. remains committed to peace and prosperity throughout the Indo-Pacific alongside our allies, together acting as the cornerstone of regional peace and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)

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34th BS conducts BTF in the Pacific

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a Bomber Task Force mission over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 15, 2025. Bomber Task Force missions are representative of the U.S. commitment to Allies and partners, demonstrating the credibility of U.S. forces to address a global security environment that is more diverse and uncertain than at any other time in recent history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

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34th BS conducts BTF in the Pacific

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, descends after conducting aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 15, 2025. The U.S. remains committed to peace and prosperity throughout the Indo-Pacific alongside our allies, together acting as the cornerstone of regional peace and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)

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34th BS conducts BTF in the Pacific

Published Jan. 17, 2025
By Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker and Senior Airman Tylir Meyer
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, conducted aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a Bomber Task Force mission over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 15, 2025. Bomber missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific region by demonstrating the U.S. Air Force’s ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time.