Four B-52H Stratofortresses from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, conducted a long-range, long duration strategic Bomber Task Force mission throughout Europe and the Arctic region, June 3, 2020.
Navy landing ships unload reinforcements, heavy weapons and additional supplies on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, June 9, 1944. (Photo by National Archives)
Troops and crewmen aboard a Coast Guard Landing Craft
11:32 AM6/3/2020
Troops and crewmen aboard a Coast Guard Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel (LCVP) approach Normandy beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944. (Photo by Coast Guard/National Archives)
Senior U.S. officers watch operations from the bridge of USS Augusta (CA 31) off Normandy, June 8, 1944.
11:32 AM6/3/2020
Senior U.S. officers watch operations from the bridge of USS Augusta (CA 31) off Normandy, June 8, 1944. They are from left to right: Commander Western Naval Task Force Rear Adm. Alan G. Kirk; Commanding General, U.S. First Army Lt. Gen. Omar N. Bradley; Chief of Staff Rear Adm. Arthur D. Struble; and Army Maj. Gen. Ralph Royce. (Photo by U.S. Navy/National Archives)
Army Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, supreme commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces in Europe, talks to members of the 101st Airborne Division as they prepare for the massive paratrooper operation that began just after midnight, June 6, 1944, in Normandy. (Photo by U.S. Navy/National Archives)
B-1s train to LRASM capabilities in Europe during Bomber Task Force mission
9:14 AM6/1/2020
Two B-1B Lancers from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, conducted a long-range strategic Bomber Task Force mission to the Black Sea region, 29 May, 2020.
During the mission, the two B-1s conducted training on the Long Range Anti-ship Missile (LRASM). Designed to target adversary ships, the LRASM gives the B-1 the ability to have advanced stand-off and counter-ship capabilities.
The 49th Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, takes place in the Baltic Sea from June 7-16. Air and maritime assets from NATO allies and partner nations are involved in the live training events.
The 49th Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, takes place in the Baltic Sea from June 7-16. Air and maritime assets from NATO allies and partner nations are involved in the live training events.
B-1s train to LRASM capabilities in Europe during Bomber Task Force mission
9:05 AM6/1/2020
Two B-1B Lancers from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, conducted a long-range strategic Bomber Task Force mission to the Black Sea region, 29 May, 2020.
During the mission, the two B-1s conducted training on the Long Range Anti-ship Missile (LRASM). Designed to target adversary ships, the LRASM gives the B-1 the ability to have advanced stand-off and counter-ship capabilities.
The 49th Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, takes place in the Baltic Sea from June 7-16. Air and maritime assets from NATO allies and partner nations are involved in the live training events.
Fifteen medical and chemical biological radiological nuclear (CBRN) specialists from the Romanian Ministry of Defense arrived in Montgomery, Alabama, May 25, 2020.
US B-1s integrate with Ukrainian & Turkish aircraft for 1st time
11:40 AM5/29/2020
US B-1s integrate with Ukrainian & Turkish aircraft for 1st time as part of a long-range, long duration strategic #BomberTaskForce mission throughout Europe & the Black Sea region today. Learn more from U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa here: https://www.usafe.af.mil/News/Press-Releases/Article/2201199/b-1s-integrate-with-ukrainian-and-turkish-aircraft-for-first-time/
B-1s integrate with Ukrainian and Turkish aircraft for first time
11:12 AM5/29/2020
Two B-1B Lancers from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, conducted a long-range, long duration strategic Bomber Task Force mission throughout Europe and the Black Sea region, May 29, 2020.
As the Department of Defense has ramped up the fight against COVID-19 while continuing to execute its no-fail national missions, U.S. European Command’s cyber teams have worked tirelessly to ensure both the command’s infrastructure and its people are protected across all domains.