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  • ‘FORTRESS HAIL’ mission bolsters U.S. lethality alongside NATO Allies

    U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses from the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at RAF Fairford, England, participated in FORTRESS HAIL, a Bomber Task Force 25-2 mission that included a dynamic targeting exercise over the Baltic Sea involving NATO F-35 Lighting IIs and a live weapons drop with

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

    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,

  • B-52H Stratofortress returns from first Bomber Task Force 25-2 sortie

    A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron lands after completing its first sortie for the Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment at RAF Fairford, England, Feb. 18, 2025. BTF missions provide valuable training opportunities and reinforce the ability to

  • Bombers arrive in Europe for BTF 25-2

    U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers have arrived in Europe as part of a routine Bomber Task Force-Europe deployment, underscoring the U.S.’ shared commitment to regional security and NATO’s collective defense.

  • Red Flag 25-1 Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence

    Red Flag 25-1 takes flight at Nellis Air Force Base uniting U.S. forces with allies from the Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force in a combined exercise to enhance combat readiness and strengthen partnerships.

  • BTF 25-1 participates in trilateral planning conference

    Airmen from the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa and the 501st Combat Support Wing participated in a first-of-its-kind trilateral Bomber Task Force planning conference at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 11-13, 2024.

  • 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