RAF Mildenhall refuels bombers during exercise Cold Response

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England, for refueling March 1, 2016, over the Trøndelag region of Norway. The exercise’s location will provide an extreme-cold environment in which a dozen allied and partner nations will jointly develop tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoria H. Taylor/Released)

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RAF Mildenhall refuels bombers during exercise Cold Response

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Cesar Flores, 351st Air Refueling Squadron superintendent, delivers fuel to a B-52 Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 1, 2016, in the skies over the Trøndelag region of Norway. The refueling was part of exercise Cold Response, which enables the NATO alliance to work together and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to NATO allies and partners collective defense under the North Atlantic Treaty and the ability to counter transnational threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoria H. Taylor/Released)

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RAF Mildenhall refuels bombers during exercise Cold Response

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England, over the Trøndelag region of Norway, while participating in exercise Cold Response. The exercise provides an opportunity for allies to train together and better understand how each operates and communicates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoria H. Taylor/Released)

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A B-52 Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, over the Trøndelag region of Norway, while participating in exercise Cold Response. The exercise featured maritime, land, and air operations to underscore NATO’s ability to defend against any threat in any environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Victoria H. Taylor)

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RAF Mildenhall refuels bombers during exercise Cold Response

Published March 4, 2016
By Senior Airman Victoria H. Taylor

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England, for refueling March 1, 2016, over the Trøndelag region of Norway. The exercise’s location will provide an extreme-cold environment in which a dozen allied and partner nations will jointly develop tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoria H. Taylor/Released)