U.S. Air Force B-52 takes part in bilateral training at RAAF Darwin

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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii --  A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, operating from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, arrived at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin to take part in short term bilateral training with the RAAF. The B-52 is assigned to Andersen AFB as part of U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Air Force rotational bomber presence in the Pacific.

These rotations enhance U.S. ability to train, exercise and operate with Australia and other allies and partners across the region, further enabling the U.S. to work together with these nations to respond more quickly to a wide range of challenges, including humanitarian crises and disaster relief, as well as promoting security cooperation efforts across the region.

The most recent landing of B-52 at RAAF Base Darwin took place in August of 2012 after the multilateral Exercise Pitch Black. The Royal Australian Air Force was a key part of this event, as their C-17 brought forward personnel and critical equipment from Andersen AFB to support the B-52 arrival at RAAF Base Darwin. Decisions on future aircraft rotations and bilateral training opportunities are still under discussion.