B-52H Stratofortress aircraft return home as U.S. Air Force concludes Bomber Task Force 25-3

By Defence Industry Europe

The U.S. Air Force has concluded its latest Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission in Europe, with B-52H Stratofortress aircraft returning to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, on 27 May. The aircraft had been operating from MorĂ³n Air Base in Spain as part of BTF 25-3.
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron takes off in support of Bomber Task Force Europe (BTF) at MorĂ³n Air Base, Spain, May 27, 2025. BTF missions familiarize aircrew with air bases and operations in different geographic combatant command 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 Kyle Wilson).

The U.S. Air Force has concluded its latest Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission in Europe, with B-52H Stratofortress aircraft returning to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, on 27 May. The aircraft had been operating from MorĂ³n Air Base in Spain as part of BTF 25-3.

 

Throughout the deployment, U.S. Airmen conducted operations from forward locations, showcasing their capacity to adapt and maintain operational effectiveness in varied conditions. According to the U.S. Air Force, this mission demonstrated “their ability to adapt, sustain operations, and project combat-credible airpower, regardless of environment or external factors.”

 

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The deployment formed part of the Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment concept, intended to enhance mission readiness in complex and shifting scenarios. The U.S. Air Force confirmed, “This demonstration of Agile Combat Employment through BTF 25-3 ensured the Air Force will remain mission ready across dynamic conditions.”

 

Source: U.S. Air Force.

 

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