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Dec. 13, 2024
Bomber Task Force 25-1 advances interoperability with NATO partners and Allies

The 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed to RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 4 – Dec. 12, 2024 for Bomber Task Force 25-1.
July 27, 2024
U.S. bomber participates in Maritime Fire Support Symposium

One U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress long-range strategic bomber integrated with U.S. and Coalition forces, 25 July 2024, during the Maritime Fire Support Symposium.
April 5, 2024
B-52 Bombers complete BTF deployment to Diego Garcia

A Bomber Task Force deployment of two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses, Airmen and support equipment from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, concluded at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, April 3.
March 30, 2024
Maintenance Crews show Multi-Capable BTF Strategy in Indo-Pacific

B-52 Stratofortresses maintenance Airmen support the first Bomber Task Force deployment to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia and first B-52 presence since 2020.
June 9, 2021
Mission Defense Team Provides B-52 Stratofortress Cyber Defense

The 2nd Communications Squadron’s Mission Defense Team is deployed for cyber system analysis as part of the Bomber Task Force, conducting operations out of Moron Air Base, Spain.Deploying with the BTF provides the MDT the ability to perform timely analysis of the B-52 Stratofortress’ cyber systems
Feb. 25, 2021
Airmen return from BTF deployment

Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing return to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 24, 2021, after a Bomber Task Force deployment to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. BTF missions provide a persistent bomber presence in the Indo-Pacific theater and around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class
Oct. 15, 2020
U.S. B-52s Cross Atlantic for BTF Mission Supporting NATO

Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers departed the United States Wednesday to participate in a NATO hosted exercise over the North Sea. The flight was a demonstration of U.S. support to NATO Allies and partners and continued validation of a shared commitment to global security and
June 17, 2020
B-52s demonstrate bilateral, joint force integration in Indo-Pacific

Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers integrated with the Koku-Jieitai, or Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) fighters and U.S. Navy E/A-18G Growlers over the Sea of Japan, June, 17.
June 15, 2020
B-52s deploy to Alaska, demonstrate global agility

U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers returned to the Indo-Pacific region June 14 to conduct bomber task force operations out of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
Nov. 14, 2019
Bomber Task Force 20-1 Completes Mission in Europe

On the evening of the October 10, 2019, four B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers from the 2nd Bomb Wing departed Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, enroute to a month-long deployment at RAF Fairford, England. While based at RAF Fairford, the bombers, air crew, maintainers and support personnel