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Pacific Air Forces

Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission — Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, lands after a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen AFB, Guam, Nov. 7, 2022. BTF missions highlight the importance of working with Allies, partners and other U.S. joint military units to bolster the collective ability to support a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Malone)

Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission — Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, lands at Andersen AFB, Guam, after a Bomber Task Force mission, Nov. 5, 2022. BTF missions are designed to showcase Pacific Air Force’s ability to deter, deny and dominate any influence or aggression from adversaries or competitors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Malone)

Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, lands after a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen AFB, Guam, Nov. 7, 2022. BTF missions highlight the importance of working with Allies, partners and other U.S. joint military units to bolster the collective ability to support a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Malone)

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Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, lands at Andersen AFB, Guam, after a Bomber Task Force mission, Nov. 5, 2022. BTF missions are designed to showcase Pacific Air Force’s ability to deter, deny and dominate any influence or aggression from adversaries or competitors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Malone)

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Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

Published Nov. 8, 2022
By Staff Sgt. Hannah Malone and Senior Airman Yosselin Campos
28th Expeditionary Bomb Wing Public Affairs

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam --

Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission — Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, takes off in support of a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen AFB, Guam, Nov. 5, 2022. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command routinely and visibly demonstrates its commitment to allies and partners through the employment of military forces, demonstrating strategic predictability, while becoming more operationally unpredictable to adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

SLIDESHOW | 10 images | Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission — Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, takes off in support of a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen AFB, Guam, Nov. 5, 2022. BTF missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific by demonstrating the U.S. Air Force’s ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time in support of the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

SLIDESHOW | 10 images | Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission — Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

U.S. Air Force Capt. Josh Kirk, 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron weapons system operator, left, greets Senior Airman Hector Estrada, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, both assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, prior to boarding a B-1B Lancer at Andersen AFB, Guam, Nov. 2, 2022. The United States is dedicated to maintaining a region comprised of nations that adhere to the international rule of law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

SLIDESHOW | 10 images | Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission — Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, taxi down the flight line in support of a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen AFB, Guam, Nov. 5, 2022. The U.S. Air Force looks for every opportunity to train alongside allies and partners to build interoperability and bolster a collective ability to support a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

SLIDESHOW | 10 images | Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission — Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, taxis down the flight line in support of a Bomber Task Force Mission at Andersen AFB, Guam, Nov. 5, 2022. BTF Task Force missions demonstrate lethality and interoperability in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

SLIDESHOW | 10 images | Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission — Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, prepare to taxi in support of a Bomber Task Force Mission at Andersen AFB, Guam, Nov. 5, 2022. BTF missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific by demonstrating the U.S. Air Force’s ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time in support of the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

SLIDESHOW | 10 images | Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission — Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, takes off in support of a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen AFB, Guam, Nov. 7, 2022. BTF missions are designed to showcase Pacific Air Force’s ability to deter, deny and dominate any influence or aggression from adversaries or competitors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

SLIDESHOW | 10 images | Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission — Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, takes off in support of a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen AFB, Guam, Nov. 7, 2022. BTF missions enhance readiness, to include joint and multi-lateral, to respond to any crisis or challenge in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

SLIDESHOW | 10 images | Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission — Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, takes off in support of a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen AFB, Guam, Nov. 7, 2022. BTF missions demonstrate lethality and interoperability in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

SLIDESHOW | 10 images | Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission — Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, taxi down the flight line in support of a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen AFB, Guam, Nov. 7, 2022. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s force employment, military posture, and operations honor security commitments in the region by enabling response to any crisis or challenge in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

SLIDESHOW | 10 images | Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission — Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Mette, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, marshals a B-1B Lancer in support of a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen AFB, Guam, Nov. 7, 2022. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command routinely and visibly demonstrates commitment to Allies and partners through the employment of military forces, demonstrating strategic predictability while becoming more operationally unpredictable to adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission — Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Hurst, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, marshals a B-1B Lancer in support of a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen AFB, Guam, Nov. 5, 2022. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s force employment, military posture, and operations honor security commitments in the region by enabling the USAF to rapidly respond to any potential crisis or challenge in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission — Ellsworth B-1B Lancers execute Bomber Task Force mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Nichols, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, signs a post flight inspection after Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen AFB, Guam, Nov. 5, 2022. BTF missions provide opportunities to train and work with our allies and partners in joint and coalition operations and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Malone)