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  • Allies integrate for first-ever B-52 simulated weapons drop in Finland

    Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron conducted a simulated weapons drop training mission as part of Bomber Task Force 25-1 in Finland, Nov. 25. During the mission bombers integrated with Finnish F/A-18C Hornets and Swedish Air Force Saab

  • Lithuanian Live Fire Range Day BTF 25-1

    U.S. B-52 Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron integrated with NATO Allies in executing Bomber Task Force 25-1, exercise Vanguard Merlin at Cudgel Range, Lithuania, Nov. 14-15, 2024.

  • 100th ARW refuels 2nd BW B-52 during BTF

    A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, during a Bomber Task Force mission over the North Sea, Nov. 5, 2024.

  • Bomber Task Force 24-4 Wrap Up Video

    Airmen deployed from Barksdale AFB to participate in Bomber Task Force 24-4 at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, July 21-26, 2024. BTF 24-4 enhances combat readiness amongst participating NATO Allies and partner nations, ensuring their ability to rapidly respond to emerging threats.

  • U.S. bombers complete latest European Bomber Task Force deployment

    Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft completed a first-ever deployment to Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, by returning to their home-station at Barksdale AFB. During the deployment, Bomber Task Force Europe 24-4, the B-52s conducted operations in conjunction with aircraft from the

  • Minot Airmen return from England

    A U.S. Airman assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing reunites with family after returning from Bomber Task Force (BTF) 24-3 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 26, 2024. BTF missions demonstrate the credibility U.S. our forces to address a global security environment that is more diverse and