RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress will conduct a low-pass over Oslo, Norway, alongside two F-35 Lightning IIs from the Royal Norwegian Air Force on March 14.
“The strength and significance of our partnership with Norway is vital to peace and security in the Arctic region,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kendall “Spartan” Smith, Bomber Task Force chief for U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa. “This flyover is an example of the unwavering bond between our nations, built on mutual respect and shared values.”
The flyover, coordinated with Norwegian defense officials, highlights the security cooperation between Norway, the United States, and other NATO air forces. Bomber Task Force missions provide critical opportunities to integrate and train with regional partners.
“The U.S. is our largest and most important ally, which is why it is important for us that they come here and train,” said Norwegian Defense Minister Tore O. Sandvik. “The presence of US forces in Norway that exercise with us is a vital sign of American commitment to European and Norwegian security.”
For more information, please contact the USAFE-AFAFRICA Public Affairs office at usafepao.pao@us.af.mil.