U.S. Air Force conducts Bomber Task Force Mission to Türkiye
8:22 AM4/16/2024
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.
B-1B strategic bombers arrive at Morón Air Base for latest Bomber Task Force deployment under Large Scale Global Exercise 2024
1:20 PM3/28/2024
Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, landed at Morón Air Base, Spain, to make four total U.S. bombers on station and complete the arrival of Bomber Task Force 24-2, Mar. 26, 2024.
US B-1B Lancers conduct Bomber Task Force mission in Eastern Europe
2:23 PM10/31/2023
Bomber Task Force missions showcase the U.S. capability to efficiently and lead and oversee its bomber fleet for global missions, further solidifying the commitment to both NATO and U.S. National Defense Strategy.
B-2 Spirit conducts historic hot-pit refueling in Norway
1:33 PM8/30/2023
By exercising the ability to conduct hot-pit refueling in strategic locations, the U.S. and its Allies are able to increase combat airpower throughout the European theater.
US B-2 Spirit bombers deploy to Keflavik Air Base for Bomber Task Force 23-4
9:50 AM8/15/2023
A B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., arrives in Keflavik, Iceland, to participate in a Bomber Task Force Europe operation with NATO Allies on Aug. 13, 2023. BTFs provide U.S. and NATO leaders with strategic options to assure, deter and defend against adversary aggression against the Alliance, throughout Europe, and across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)
Airmen with the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron prepare the B-1B Lancer for take-off at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., on May. 30, 2023. The mission, as part of Bomber Task Force 23-3, ensures the U.S. and its Allies are ready and postured to deter threats and respond to aggression if needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josiah Brown)
Members of a U.S. Army Special Operations Joint Terminal Attack Controller team demonstrate to U.S. Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina Michael Murphy how the JTACs communicate with B1-B Lancers during a training bomber support mission flyover near Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on May 30, 2023. The mission, as part of Bomber Task Force 23-3, ensures the U.S. and its Allies are ready and postured to deter threats and respond to aggression if needed. (DoD photo by Adnan Bujak, U.S. Embassy Bosnia and Herzegovina)
A B-1B Lancer conducts a low approach flyby over Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on May 30, 2023, as part of a long-planned Bomber Task Force 23-3 mission. The mission ensures the U.S. and its Allies are ready and postured to deter threats and respond to aggression if needed. (DoD photo by Adnan Bujak, U.S. Embassy Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Bomber Task Force: Supersonic bombers' low approach flyby shows support to Bosnia Herzegovina.
12:00 AM5/30/2023
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers returned to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, U.K., on May 23, 2023, for Bomber Task Force Europe 2023-3 to conduct a long-planned bomber rotation in support of U.S. European Command and NATO deterrence initiatives. Part of that mission included a low approach flyby over Sarajevo on May 30, 2023.
Bomber Task Force Europe operations are routinely conducted across the European continent, showcasing the Air Force's unique ability to rapidly field and deploy strategic forces at any time.
Bomber Task Force: Supersonic bombers return to Europe
12:00 AM5/23/2023
Alongside other military operations and exercises in the region, Bomber Task Force missions enable crew readiness and provide opportunities to work with Allies and partners toward a shared commitment for global security and stability.
Spangdahlem refuels BTF bombers with VIPER kit for first time
8:59 AM10/12/2021
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Two B-1B Lancers from Dyess Air Force Base’s 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, currently operating from Royal Air Force Fairford, England, conducted hot-pit refueling using the innovative Versatile Integrated Partner Equipment Refueling (VIPER) kit, at Spangdahlem AB Oct. 11.
