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US demonstrates airpower in Indo-Pacific region with simultaneous bomber missions

A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, takes-off from Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, to support a Bomber Task Force mission, Aug. 17, 2020. Bomber Task Force missions allow U.S. Strategic Command to provide persistent, long-term bomber presence to aid in U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. Over the course of 24 hours, four B-1B Lancers, two B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers, and four F-15C Eagles conducted Bomber Task Force missions simultaneously within the Indo-Pacific region. Pacific Air Forces routinely conducts BTF operations to show the United States’ commitment to allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)
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US demonstrates airpower in Indo-Pacific region with simultaneous bomber missions

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Witkowski and Staff Sgt. Mark Farrar, 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron crew chiefs, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, prepare a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber for take-off at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, to support a Bomber Task Force mission, Aug. 17, 2020. Bomber Task Force missions allow U.S. Strategic Command to provide persistent, long-term bomber presence in the Indo-Pacific, and around the globe. Over the course of 24 hours, four B-1B Lancers, two B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers, and four F-15C Eagles conducted Bomber Task Force missions simultaneously within the Indo-Pacific region. Pacific Air Forces routinely conducts BTF operations to show the United States’ commitment to allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)
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A 2nd Bomb Wing aircrew member conducts a Foreign Object Debris check on the flight line at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., before a B-52H Stratofortress takes off in support of a U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force, July 2, 2020. The USSTRATCOM regularly conducts BTF operations across the globe as a demonstration of U.S. commitment to collective defense and integration with Geographic Combatant Command operations and activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tessa B. Corrick)
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A B-52H Stratofortress takes off in support of a U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force from the flight line at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 2, 2020. The USSTRATCOM regularly conducts BTF operations across the globe as a demonstration of U.S. commitment to collective defense and integration with Geographic Combatant Command operations and activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tessa B. Corrick)
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A B-52H Stratofortress taxis down the flight line to take off in support of a U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 2, 2020. USSTRATCOM BTF operations provide opportunities to work and train with allies and partners, and strengthen capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tessa B. Corrick)
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Barksdale aircrew exit a bus before taking off in a B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., in support of a U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force, July 2, 2020. BTF missions familiarize aircrews with air bases, procedures and operations in different Geographic Combatant Command’s areas of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tessa B. Corrick)
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7th Bomb Wing displays readiness with Bomber Task Force deployment

Senior Airman Raisa Ward, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technician, organizes a tool box at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 5, 2020, after performing maintenance on a B-1B Lancer. The 9th EBS, and other units assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing of Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, are deployed to Guam as part of a Bomber Task Force to support Pacific Air Forces’ training efforts with allies, partners and joint forces; and strategic deterrence missions to reinforce the rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce)
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7th Bomb Wing displays readiness with Bomber Task Force deployment

Senior Airman Raisa Ward, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technician, sits under a 9th EBS B-1B Lancer at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 5, 2020, after completing maintenance on the aircraft. The 9th EBS, and other units assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing of Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, are deployed to Guam as part of a Bomber Task Force. BTFs contribute to joint force lethality, assure allies and partners, and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce)
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7th Bomb Wing displays readiness with Bomber Task Force deployment

Senior Airman Shelby Ries, 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion mechanic, loads an engine onto a trailer at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 3, 2020. The B-1 has four engines that can produce 30,000 lbs. of thrust each. Four B-1Bs deployed to Andersen as part of U.S. Strategic Command’s support to the National Defense Strategy objectives of strategic predictability and operational unpredictability by using a mix of different aircraft to and from various dispersed U.S. bases and other departure and arrival points, to include Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce)
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7th Bomb Wing displays readiness with Bomber Task Force deployment

7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron B-1B Lancer aircraft mechanics prepare to load an engine at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 3, 2020. The B-1 carries four engines that help it reach speeds of more than 900 mph. A Bomber Task Force of four B-1s and approximately 200 Airmen deployed to Andersen as part of the Air Force’s dynamic force employment initiative. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce)
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7th Bomb Wing displays readiness with Bomber Task Force deployment

Senior Airman Raisa Ward, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technician, climbs into a 9th EBS B-1B Lancer to conduct maintenance at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 5, 2020. This BTF supports the National Defense Strategy objectives of strategic predictability and operational unpredictability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce)
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B-1 bombers conduct training mission in East China Sea

A 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer flies over the East China Sea May 6, 2020, during a training mission. The 9th EBS is deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, as part of a Bomber Task Force supporting Pacific Air Forces’ strategic deterrence missions and commitment to the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce)
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B-1 bombers conduct training mission in East China Sea

A 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer flies over the East China Sea May 6, 2020, during a training mission. The 9th EBS is deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, as part of a Bomber Task Force supporting Pacific Air Forces’ strategic deterrence missions and commitment to the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce)
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B-1 bombers conduct training mission in East China Sea

A 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer flies over the East China Sea May 6, 2020, during a training mission. The 9th EBS is deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, as part of a Bomber Task Force supporting Pacific Air Forces’ strategic deterrence missions and commitment to the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce)
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B-1 bombers conduct training mission in East China Sea

A 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer is refueled by an Ohio Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker from the 166th Aerial Refueling Squadron over the East China Sea May 6, 2020, during training mission. The 9th EBS is deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, as part of a Bomber Task Force supporting Pacific Air Forces’ strategic deterrence missions and commitment to the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce)
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B-1 bombers conduct training mission in East China Sea

A 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer is refueled by an Ohio Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker from the 166th Aerial Refueling Squadron over the East China Sea May 6, 2020, during a training mission. The 9th EBS is deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, as part of a Bomber Task Force supporting Pacific Air Forces’ strategic deterrence missions and commitment to the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce)
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Bones conduct training in East China Sea

A 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer takes off at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 4, 2020, to conduct a training mission in the East China Sea. The squadron with approximately 200 Airmen and four B-1Bs deployed to the Pacific for a Bomber Task Force deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce)
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Bones conduct training in East China Sea

A 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer takes off at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 4, 2020, to conduct a training mission in the East China Sea in support of Pacific Air Forces’ training efforts and strategic deterrence missions to reinforce the rules-base international order in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce)
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Bones conduct training in East China Sea

A 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer lands at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 4, 2020, after completing a training mission in the East China Sea. The squadron is deployed to Guam for a Bomber Task Force deployment. BTFs support the National Defense Strategy objective of being strategically predictable and operationally unpredictable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce)
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23rd EBS brings bomber support to Diamond Shield 2019

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress sits on the runway following a sortie in support of Diamond Shield 2019 (DS-19) at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, March 26, 2019. U.S. Air Force participation in exercises such as DS-19 improves interoperability with allies across the Pacific region, allowing U.S. Department of Defense air elements to work with partner nations in the future to respond more effectively to a wide range of challenges including humanitarian crises and disaster relief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)
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