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Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses completed a double-transatlantic training mission Wednesday, Septemper 11, demonstrating the service’s ability to integrate with Allied nation forces while providing global strike capabilities anytime, anywhere.

USAF B-52 Stratofortresses complete double-transatlantic mission

During the mission, the B-52s participated in a NATO-led integration exercise in Poland. This training exercise included aircraft and other units from the air, land, sea, cyber, and space domains that focused on integrating multi-domain effects from Allied nations, and improving command and control in a simulated, contested environment. In this instance, more than …

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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 Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 27, 2024.

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

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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 Air Force Base, Louisiana.

Two U.S. Air Force B-52Hs aircraft assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, arrived at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, for Bomber Task Force 24-4, Sunday, July 21.

U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers arrive in Europe, first operation out of Romania

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Two U.S. Air Force B-52Hs aircraft assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, arrived at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, for Bomber Task Force 24-4, Sunday, July 21.

Following a month-long deployment on Bomber Task Force 24-3 (BFT 24-3), which kicked off May 24, U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers and supporting personnel returned to their home wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota.

U.S. bombers accomplish mission in Europe; building trust and interoperability

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The U.S. routinely demonstrates its commitment to NATO Allies and partners through BTF missions.

L3Harris Technologies received a USD 34 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to help modernize the B-52 Stratofortress bomber.

U.S. Air Force awards contract to L3Harris for B-52 Stratofortress modernization

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L3Harris Technologies received a USD 34 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to help modernize the B-52 Stratofortress bomber.

During a month-long deployment, which kicked off March 24 U.S. Air Force B-1Bs and supporting personnel conducted several missions to train alongside Allies and partners across the European region, including above the Czech Republic, Greece, Türkiye, and the United Kingdom.

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers conclude combined drills with Allies

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During a month-long deployment, which kicked off March 24 U.S. Air Force B-1Bs and supporting personnel conducted several missions to train alongside Allies and partners across the European region.

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, returned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, as they concluded Bomber Task Force 24-2 at Morón Air Force Base, Spain, April 23.

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers conclude Bomber Task Force 24-2

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U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, returned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, as they concluded Bomber Task Force 24-2.

Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers flew from their deployed location at Morón Air Base, Spain, to Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, April 15, 2024 as part of a long-planned, routine training mission conducted under Bomber Task Force 24-2.

U.S. Air Force conducts Bomber Task Force mission to Türkiye

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Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers flew from their deployed location at Morón Air Base, Spain, to Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, April 15, 2024.

Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers landed at Morón Air Base, Spain, to make four total U.S. bombers on station and complete the arrival of Bomber Task Force (BTF) 24-2, on Tuesday.

B-1B bombers arrive at Morón for latest European bomber task force deployment

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Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers landed at Morón Air Base, Spain, to make four total U.S. bombers on station and complete the arrival of Bomber Task Force (BTF) 24-2.

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., conducted a cross-combatant command mission from their deployed location at Luleå-Kallax Air Base, Sweden

B-1B Lancer bombers complete first deployment under Large Scale Global Exercise 2024

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U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., conducted a cross-combatant command mission from their deployed location at Luleå-Kallax Air Base, Sweden.

U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancers assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, launched from their deployed location at Luleå-Kallax Air Base, Sweden, to train alongside Swedish Air Force aircraft.

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers conduct training with Swedish Air Force

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The mission was conducted as part of Bomber Task Force 24-2 and designed to integrate the U.S. bombers with Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters and JTACs.

U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirits assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, conducted a flight from their home station to a training area over the North Sea, linking with United Kingdom F-35 Lightning II’s during a long-planned Bomber Task Force mission on December 13.

US Air Force bombers integrate with UK 5th Gen fighters in pre-planned mission

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U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirits conducted a flight from their home station to a training area over the North Sea, linking with United Kingdom F-35 Lightning II fighters.