Vehicle operations with the 2nd Logistics Readiness
Vehicle operations with the 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., wait to unload equipment deployed from Barksdale AFB to RAF Fairford, England, on a C-17 Globemaster III as part of U... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Austyn Wilson, 20th Bomb Squadron
U.S. Air Force Capt. Austyn Wilson, 20th Bomb Squadron weapon systems officer deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., speaks to Airmen and visitors about the B-52 Stratofortress capabilities during a tour ... More
Staff Sgt. Scot Boone, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron
Staff Sgt. Scot Boone, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron training validation and operation noncommissioned officer in charge deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., directs a 2nd LRS vehicle operator at RAF... More
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., lands on the flight line at RAF Fairford, England, March 14, 2019. The B-52s are deployed to support U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force... More
A C-21 assigned to U.S. Air Forces in Europe approaches
A C-21 assigned to U.S. Air Forces in Europe approaches the flight line at RAF Fairford, England, March 19, 2019. Passengers of this aircraft included Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, USAFE and Air Forces in Africa ... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Scott Kubalek, acting Bomber Task
U.S. Air Force Maj. Scott Kubalek, acting Bomber Task Force Maintenance Group commander deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., discusses current operations at RAF Fairford, England, March 19, 2019. The co... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Austyn Wilson (right), 20th Bomb
U.S. Air Force Capt. Austyn Wilson (right), 20th Bomb Squadron weapons system officer deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., and other members of the 20th BS pose during a press conference at RAF Fairford... More
A drag parachute on a B-52 Stratofortress deployed
A drag parachute on a B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., is opened after landing at RAF Fairford, England, March 20, 2019. The B-52s arrived at RAF Fairford to conduct theater inte... More
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., takes off from RAF Fairford, England, March 21, 2019. The B-52s are deployed to support U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force (BTF) in Eur... More
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., sits on the flight line at RAF Fairford, England, March 21, 2019. The B-52s are deployed to support U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force ... More
Airman Jessica Leonard, 2nd Munitions Squadron munition
Airman Jessica Leonard, 2nd Munitions Squadron munition systems apprentice deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., removes a lug from a Guided Bomb Unit - 38 before its assembly at RAF Fairford, England, M... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Carlos Espino, 20th Bomb Squadron
U.S. Air Force Capt. Carlos Espino, 20th Bomb Squadron copilot, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., shows parts of a B-52 Stratofortress to members of the local Wiltshire Flyers, at RAF Fairford, Engla... More
BTF in flight - Norway. Public domain image
Three B-52 Stratofortresses deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., fly a sortie in support of U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force in Europe over Norway, March 28, 2019. Forward locations, like RAF ... More
Capt. Richard “Hash” Brown, 20th Bomb Squadron B-52
Capt. Richard “Hash” Brown, 20th Bomb Squadron B-52 Stratofortress pilot deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., watches a B-52 taxi across the flight line before take off at RAF Fairford, England, March 2... More
Staff Sgt. Jacob Tumbleson, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Jacob Tumbleson, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., places an engine cover on a B-52 Stratofortress at RAF Fair... More
U.S. Ambassador to the U.K. Robert Wood Johnson (left),
U.S. Ambassador to the U.K. Robert Wood Johnson (left), meets Capt. Austyn Wilson (right), 20th Bomb Squadron weapons system officer deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., during a visit to RAF Fairford, ... More
BTF promotion ceremony - A group of soldiers standing in a bowling all...
Airmen deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., are recognized during a promotion ceremony at RAF Fairford, England, March 29, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tessa B. Corrick)
BTF 2019 Wing Photo - A group of soldiers standing in front of a plane
Airmen deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., pose for a photo during a U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force in Europe at RAF Fairford, April 2, 2019. BTF operations are developed to provide training ... More
Airman 1st Class Jerrick Worley, 2nd Munitions Squadron
Airman 1st Class Jerrick Worley, 2nd Munitions Squadron munitions systems equipment maintenance crew chief, sets a seal into a hub at RAF Fairford, England, April 2, 2019. Since being at Fairford, 2nd MUNS Airm... More
Maj. Gen. James Dawkins Jr., Eighth Air Force and
Maj. Gen. James Dawkins Jr., Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander, shakes hands with Chief Master Sgt. Christy Peterson, Bomber Task Force Mission Support Group superintendent de... More
2nd MXG 2019 BTF group photo
Airmen assigned to the 2nd Maintenance Group deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., pose for a photo during a U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force in Europe at RAF Fairford, April 4, 2019. BTF operati... More
B-52s return home - A large jetliner sitting on top of an airport runw...
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., takes off from the flight line at RAF Fairford, England to return home April 5, 2019. B-52s were deployed since early March in support of U.S. ... More
2019 BTF 2nd SFS, US Army Photo
Airmen assigned to the 2nd Security Forces Squadron deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., pose for a photo during a U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force in Europe at RAF Fairford, April 4, 2019. BTF ... More
Airman 1st Class Austin Sawchuk, a crew chief assigned
Airman 1st Class Austin Sawchuk, a crew chief assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, marshals in a B-2 Spirit on the flight line at Royal Air Base Fairford, England, on August 27, 2019. A Bomber Task Force deployment... More
Senior Airman Markeece Powell and Airman 1st Class
Senior Airman Markeece Powell and Airman 1st Class Austin Sawchuk, crew chiefs assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, prepare covers for a B-2 Spirit after it landed at Royal Air... More
Eighth AF commander visits BTF Airmen in European theater
Maj. Gen. James Dawkins Jr., Eighth Air Force commander, poses for a photo with Airmen assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, on Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England, on August 28, 2019. Dawkins flew in a B-2 Spiri... More
Maj. Gen. James Dawkins Jr., Eighth Air Force commander,
Maj. Gen. James Dawkins Jr., Eighth Air Force commander, poses for a photo with a pilot call sign Heat, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England, on August 28, 2019. Dawkins fl... More
Capt. Erik Leitzel, a B-2 Spirit pilot assigned to
Capt. Erik Leitzel, a B-2 Spirit pilot assigned to the 393rd Bomb Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, stands for an interview with a British journalist on August 30, 2019, at Royal Air Force Fairford... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Glorie Charwisa, A1C
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Glorie Charwisa, A1C Christopher Gonzales and A1C Cory Martin, from the 422nd Communications Squadron stand near the podium after providing communications support for a Bomber Ta... More
Master Sgt. Lawrence Price, assigned to the 7th Security
Master Sgt. Lawrence Price, assigned to the 7th Security Forces Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, poses for a portrait with 1st Lt. Andrew Williams, assigned to the 509th SFS at Whiteman Air Force Base, ... More
The Honorable Ben Wallace, United Kingdom secretary
The Honorable Ben Wallace, United Kingdom secretary of state for defence, along with members of his entourage, pose for a photo with members of the Bomber Task Force assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missou... More
Tech. Sgt. Gerson Anaya and Staff Sgt. Cody Wells,
Tech. Sgt. Gerson Anaya and Staff Sgt. Cody Wells, both assigned to the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, push equipment into a hangar on Sept. 20, 2019, at Royal Air Forc... More
Tech. Sgt. John McCaw, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron
Tech. Sgt. John McCaw, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of ground transportation deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, observes the arrival of the main body of Airmen at RAF Fairford,... More
Senior Airman Jourdain Keel, 2nd Logistics Readiness
Senior Airman Jourdain Keel, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadronready team instructor deployed out of Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, drives a forklift full of cargo at RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 7, 2019. Th... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, welcome the first U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress to arrive in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Oct. 10,... More
A 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief inspects
A 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief inspects a B-52H Stratofortress before take off for a Bomber Task Force deployment from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, to Royal Air Force Fairford, England, ... More
Staff Sgt. Jacob Spillman, Head Quarters United States
Staff Sgt. Jacob Spillman, Head Quarters United States Air Forces in Europe air traffic controller deployed from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, looks for an incoming B-52H Stratofortress at RAF Fairford, England, ... More
B-52s arrive at Fairford for Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1
Two B-52H Stratofortresses are parked after arriving from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, to RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 10, 2019. Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1 is a deployment of B-52 Stratofortress aircr... More
Senior Airman Thomas Chase, left, and Andrew Jacobson,
Senior Airman Thomas Chase, left, and Andrew Jacobson, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, hook up an auxiliary power unit to a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bom... More
A B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air
A B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, takes off from RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 14, 2019. The B-52s and Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing deployed to improve interoperability wi... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress deployed from
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, lands at RAF Fairford, England, October 15, 2019. Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1 is a deployment of B-52 bomber aircraft, ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Brannon, 2nd Munitions
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Brannon, 2nd Munitions Squadron, deployed out of Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, reviews a checklist before building practice munitions at RAF Fairford, England, October 1... More
A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofortress
A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, lands after a mission in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Oct. 17, 2019, at RAF Fairford, England. This depl... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress deployed from
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, taxis onto the runway at RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 17, 2019. The B-52s and Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing deployed to im... More
A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofortress
A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, takes off in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Oct. 17, 2019, at RAF Fairford, England. This deployment allow... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 2nd Maintenance Squadron, assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, performs maintenance on a B-52 Stratofortress at RAF Fairford, England, ... More
Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft deployed
Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, taxi onto the runway at RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 17, 2019. The B-52s and Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing depl... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Wyatt, 2nd Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Wyatt, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, deployed out of Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, pours oil into the engine of a U.S... More
U.S. Airman 1st Class Thomas Chase, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance
U.S. Airman 1st Class Thomas Chase, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, conducts pre-flight checks to ensure the B-52... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress deployed from
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, takes off from RAF Fairford, England, to conduct a training sortie in the Black Sea region as part of Bomber Task Force E... More
A U.S. Air Force 96th Bomb Squadron weapons systems
A U.S. Air Force 96th Bomb Squadron weapons systems officer works in the lower deck of a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, in the Black Sea region in su... More
Senior Airman Zachary Miller, 96th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Zachary Miller, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, performs pre-flight checks before launching a B-52 Stratofortress while deployed to RAF Fairford, En... More
A U.S. Air Force 96th Bomber Squadron pilot plugs in
A U.S. Air Force 96th Bomber Squadron pilot plugs in flight details on a B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing during a mission over the Baltic Sea for Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Oct. 23, 2019. ... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress deployed from
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, takes off from RAF Fairford, Oct. 23, 2019. B-52s and Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing deployed to improve interoperability ... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, prepare a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress for take off during Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Oct. 23, 2019, at R... More
A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress
A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, is prepared for take-off by 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20... More
Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft deployed
Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, taxi before taking off at RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 23, 2019. The two bombers flew near the Baltic Sea as a ... More
French Air Force Dassault Rafales assigned to La Fayette
French Air Force Dassault Rafales assigned to La Fayette 2/4 Fighter Squadron fly next to the wing of a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Oct. 25, 20... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress deployed from
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, lands after a successful mission and aerial refueling training at RAF Fairford, Oct. 25, 2019. The joint flight between t... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. "Chase", an electronic warfare
U.S. Air Force Maj. "Chase", an electronic warfare officer assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron inspects the front of a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress in preparation for a flight during Bomber Task Force Eur... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress deployed from
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, taxis toward the flightline in support of Global Thunder 20 at RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 28, 2019. Global Thunder is an... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen of the 2nd Bomb Wing, deployed
U.S. Air Force Airmen of the 2nd Bomb Wing, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, pose for a group photo in front of a B-52H Stratofortress during Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1 at RAF Fairford, Eng... More
Bomber Task Force 20-1 integrates training with Royal Norwegian Air Fo...
U.S. Air Force Maj. “Fury”, 96th Bomb Squadron pilots, flies a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress during training and integration with the Norwegian Air Force in support of Bomber Task Force Euro... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress deployed from
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, takes off for a mission to train with Norwegian counterparts in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1 at RAF Fairford,... More
Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned
Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 331st Squadron, Bodø Air Force Base, Norway, fly next to the wing of a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress during training and inte... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. “Fury”, 96th Bomb Squadron pilot,
U.S. Air Force Maj. “Fury”, 96th Bomb Squadron pilot, adjusts the throttle of a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Oct. 30, 2019, over the United King... More
Bomber Task Force 20-1 integrates training with Royal Norwegian Air Fo...
U.S. Air Force Maj. “Fued”, 96th Bomb Squadron pilots, flies a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress during training and integration with the Norwegian Air Force in support of Bomber Task Force Euro... More
A U.S. Air Force 96th Bomb Squadron pilot, positions
A U.S. Air Force 96th Bomb Squadron pilot, positions a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress behind a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker over the Mediterranean Sea in support of Bomber Task Force Eu... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Dupre (left), 2nd
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Dupre (left), 2nd Maintenance Squadron weapons load team chief, Staff Sgt. Patrick Labastida (top) 2nd Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, and Tech. Sgt. Justin Scha... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress is escorted by
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress is escorted by Saudi Arabian F-15C Eagles in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Nov. 1, 2019, above Saudi Arabia. The Stratofortress conducted a sortie to the U.S. C... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. “Blogan”, 96th Bomb Squadron pilot,
U.S. Air Force Capt. “Blogan”, 96th Bomb Squadron pilot, visually inspects a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress prior to flight in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Nov. 4, 2019, in Souda... More
Bomber Task Force 20-1 integrates training with Royal Norwegian Air Fo...
A U.S. Air Force 96th Bomb Squadron pilot flies a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress during training and integration with the Royal Norwegian Air Force in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing prepares to offload fuel into a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress during Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Nov. 6, 2019 over the Bare... More
A U.S. Air Force 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
A U.S. Air Force 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief replaces the ejection indicator light on a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Nov. 6, 20... More
Members of local English media and members of the Armed
Members of local English media and members of the Armed Forces Network capture imagery and record speakers during a media day for Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1 at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 7, 2019. Local medi... More
BTF 20-1 Media Day - A man in a leather jacket standing next to a body...
This graphic was created for Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Stuart Bright)
BTF Europe 20-1 media day
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Baker, Bomber Task Force 20-1 and 96th Bomb Squadron commander, from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, speaks during the BTF media day at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 7, 2019. Med... More
A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress
A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, taxis on the flight line in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Nov. 8, 2019, at RAF Fairford, England. This d... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress deployed from
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, taxis toward the flightline before departure to home station at the conclusion of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1 at RAF Fa... More
A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, assigned to Whiteman Air
A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, taxis down a runway at RAF Fairford, England, on March 12, 2020. The aircraft is deployed as part of Bomber Task Force Europe, which t... More
A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, assigned to Whiteman Air
A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, lands at RAF Fairford, England, on March 13, 2020. The aircraft is deployed as part of Bomber Task Force Europe, which tests the readi... More
Senior Airman Aaron Hensley, an aircrew flight equipment
Senior Airman Aaron Hensley, an aircrew flight equipment technician assigned to the 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, stands for a portrait at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, on March 17,... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeremy Hogan, assigned to
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeremy Hogan, assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, poses for a portrait in front of a B-2 Spirit on March 19, 2020, at RAF Fairford, Uni... More
A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, assigned to Whiteman Air
A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, prepares to take off at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, on March 20, 2020. The aircraft is deployed as part of Bomber Task Force Europe,... More
Aircrew from the 23rd Bomb Squadron prepare for a mission,
Aircrew from the 23rd Bomb Squadron prepare for a mission, Aug. 21, 2020, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. Bomber missions enable aircrews to maintain a high state or readiness proficiency, and validated ... More
A B-52 Stratofortress prepares to land at RAF Fairford,
A B-52 Stratofortress prepares to land at RAF Fairford, England, Aug. 22, 2020. The Department of Defense maintains command and control of its bomber force for any mission, anywhere in the world at any time. (U... More
BTF Europe-Ukraine - Two pilots in the cockpit of a military plane
Pilots, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, prepare to land a B-52H Stratofortress at RAF Fairford, England, after taking part in a Bomber Task Force Europe mission over the Ukr... More
B-52H Stratofortress crew chiefs, assigned to the 5th
B-52H Stratofortress crew chiefs, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, prepare to taxi their aircraft for departure in support of a Bomber Task Force Europe mission at RAF Fairfo... More
A B-52H Stratofortress pilot, assigned to the 5th Bomb
A B-52H Stratofortress pilot, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, looks out at crew chiefs outside preparing the aircraft for departure from RAF Fairford, England, on Sept. 10, ... More
BTF Europe-Ukraine Su-27
A B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, is escorted by Ukrainian Air Force Su-27s over the Ukraine during a Bomber Task Force Europe Mission Sep 14, 2020. Th... More
BTF Europe-Romanian F-16s
Four Romanian Air Force F-16 aircraft integrate with a B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, over Romania during a Bomber Task Force Europe Mission on Sept. ... More
An Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon flies beside
An Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon flies beside a B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, over Italy enroute to a Bomber Task Force Europe mission in the... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blake Soule, 351st Air Refueling
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blake Soule, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, conducts air refueling on a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North D... More
A B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing
A B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker as it travels across the Arctic Ocean for a Bomber Task Force mis... More
BTF Europe-Astral Knight - NATO military activities in Poland
A B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhal, England, after participating in an... More
A U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, from Spangdahlem
A U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, conducts a training mission over Poland during exercise Astral Knight 2020, Sept. 23, 2020. Astral Knight 2020 is a joint, multinational... More
Air transportation Airmen from the 2nd Logistics Readiness
Air transportation Airmen from the 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., unload equipment deployed from Barksdale to RAF Fairford, England, as a part of U.S. Strategic Command’s Bombe... More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Josh Acosta, 20th Bomb Squadron
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Josh Acosta, 20th Bomb Squadron weapon systems officer deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., speaks to visitors about the B-52 Stratofortress capabilities during a tour at RAF Fair... More
Staff Sgt. Scot Boone, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron
Staff Sgt. Scot Boone, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron training validation and operation noncommissioned officer in charge deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., directs a 2nd LRS vehicle operator at RAF... More
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., lands on the flight line at RAF Fairford, England, March 14, 2019. The B-52s can deliver large payloads of precision ordnance over long distanc... More