100th ARW refuels two B-52’s during BTF 25-2

100th ARW refuels two B-52’s during BTF 25-2

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the from the 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Fairford, England, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, to receive fuel during a Bomber Task Force mission over the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 20, 2025. BTF 25-2 increased the ability of the U.S.’ collective partners to collaborate and operate in a joint, high-intensity environment, and improve readiness, responsiveness, and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW refuels two B-52’s during BTF 25-2

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron hold a pre-flight brief prior to supporting a Bomber Task Force 25-2 mission at RAF Mildenhall, England, Feb. 19, 2025. BTF 25-2 enhanced combat readiness amongst participating NATO Allies and partner nations, ensuring their ability to rapidly respond to emerging threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW refuels two B-52’s during BTF 25-2

U.S. Air Force Capt. Sean McGinty, left, and Capt. Donald Coffin-Schiavon, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, read through a preflight checklist in preparation for takeoff for a Bomber Task Force 25-2 mission at RAF Mildenhall, England, Feb. 20, 2025. BTF 25-2 enhanced combat readiness amongst participating NATO Allies and partner nations, ensuring their ability to rapidly respond to emerging threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW refuels two B-52’s during BTF 25-2

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Pierce, left, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, and Capt. Sean McGinty, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, complete preflight checks in preparation for takeoff for a Bomber Task Force 25-2 mission at RAF Mildenhall, England, Feb. 19, 2025. BTF 25-2 enhanced combat readiness amongst participating NATO Allies and partner nations, ensuring their ability to rapidly respond to emerging threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW refuels two B-52’s during BTF 25-2

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for takeoff in support of a Bomber Task Force 25-2 mission at RAF Mildenhall, England, Feb. 19, 2025. The takeoff required both the aircrew and maintainers to work together for a safe aircraft engine start and taxi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW refuels two B-52’s during BTF 25-2

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Page, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, prepares the flying boom for aerial refueling operations during a Bomber Task Force 25-2 mission over the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 20, 2025. BTF 25-2 missions familiarized aircrew with air bases and operations in different geographic areas of operations to enable strategic access and integration with coalition forces in an effort to deter global conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW refuels two B-52’s during BTF 25-2

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the from the 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Fairford, England, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, to receive fuel during a Bomber Task Force mission over the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 20, 2025. Bomber task force missions are representative of the U.S.’ extended deterrent commitment to our Allies and partners and the enhancement of regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW refuels two B-52’s during BTF 25-2

A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, prepares to refuel a B-52 Stratofortress from the from the 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Fairford, England, during a Bomber Task Force mission over the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 20, 2025. BTF 25-2 increased the ability of the U.S.’ collective partners to collaborate and operate in a joint, high-intensity environment, and improve readiness, responsiveness, and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW refuels two B-52’s during BTF 25-2

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the from the 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Fairford, England, descends after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a Bomber Task Force mission over the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 20, 2025. BTF 25-2 increased the ability of the U.S.’ collective partners to collaborate and operate in a joint, high-intensity environment, and improve readiness, responsiveness, and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW refuels two B-52’s during BTF 25-2

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the from the 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Fairford, England, descends after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a Bomber Task Force mission over the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 20, 2025. BTF 25-2 increased the ability of the U.S.’ collective partners to collaborate and operate in a joint, high-intensity environment, and improve readiness, responsiveness, and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW refuels two B-52’s during BTF 25-2

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the from the 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Fairford, England, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a Bomber Task Force mission over the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 20, 2025. BTF missions demonstrate the credibility of our 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 Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW refuels two B-52’s during BTF 25-2

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the from the 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Fairford, England, descends after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a Bomber Task Force mission over the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 20, 2025. BTF 25-2 increased the ability of the U.S.’ collective partners to collaborate and operate in a joint, high-intensity environment, and improve readiness, responsiveness, and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the from the 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Fairford, England, received aerial refueling from three KC-135 Stratotankers from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a Bomber Task Force mission over the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 20, 2025. Bomber task force missions are representative of the U.S.’ extended deterrent commitment to our Allies and partners and the enhancement of regional security.