The United States has deployed strategic bombers to Europe as part of preparations to intensify air operations against Iran under Operation Epic Fury.
The U.S. military is deploying additional fighter aircraft to the Middle East as Operation Epic Fury enters its third day, marking the largest buildup of American airpower in the region since the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
A report to Congress by the Congressional Research Service states that the US Air Force currently operates three strategic bombers, the B-52 Stratofortress, B-1B Lancer and B-2 Spirit, to carry out conventional and nuclear missions.
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers and personnel from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base have departed Misawa Air Base after completing a Bomber Task Force deployment.
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On 9 September a B-1B Lancer landed at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, to begin replacement of its Forward Intermediate Fuselage (FIF) at Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR).
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U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers have returned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, after completing a two-week deployment in support of Bomber Task Force Europe on 22 August.
Three U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers from the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed to Ørland, Norway, on 12 August 2025 in support of Bomber Task Force Europe.
“The security of the Baltic States and NATO’s Eastern flank is the cornerstone of the security of the entire Euro-Atlantic region,” said Latvian Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds.
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime hosted its first Bombers Directorate Working Group on 29–30 July at the Defense Supply Center Columbus, supporting the U.S. Air Force’s B-1B and B-2 strategic bombers.
The 28th Bomb Wing has been awarded the 2024 Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award for its exceptionally meritorious service.
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U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, arrived at Ørland Air Base, Norway, on 9 August 2025 to begin Ally-led training operations under the latest Bomber Task Force Europe.
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B-1B Lancer crews from Dyess Air Force Base recently concluded their participation in Red Flag-Nellis 25-3, held at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, from 21 to 31 July.
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