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23rd EBS brings bomber support to Diamond Shield 2019

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 5th Maintenance Group marshals a B-52 Stratofortress during Diamond Shield 2019 (DS-19) at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, March 26, 2019. Exercises such as DS-19 increase interoperability between the U.S. and its allies in the Pacific region, cultivating more productive and effective partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)
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23rd EBS brings bomber support to Diamond Shield 2019

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron help pilots and aircrew members unload a B-52 Stratofortress following a sortie in support of Diamond Shield 2019 (DS-19) at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, March 26, 2019. Approximately 80 U.S. Airmen traveled to Darwin to support the exercise, in an effort to modernize and strengthen the relationship between U.S. Department of Defense air elements and the Australian Defence Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)
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23rd EBS brings bomber support to Diamond Shield 2019

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 5th Maintenance Group wave at a passing Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-130 Hercules during Diamond Shield 2019 (DS-19) at RAAF Base Darwin, Australia, March 26, 2019. By regularly exercising their combined capabilities, members of the U.S. Air Force and RAAF are better prepared to respond to disaster events in the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)
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23rd EBS brings bomber support to Diamond Shield 2019

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress taxis on the runway upon returning from a sortie in support of Diamond Shield 2019 (DS-19) at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, March 26, 2019. Exercises such as DS-19 increase interoperability between the U.S. and its allies in the Pacific region, cultivating more productive and effective partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)
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Bombers continue with BAAD

A U.S. Air Force B -2 Spirit aircraft deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., undergoes flight preparations as a KC-135 Stratotanker takes flight at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 15, 2016. The U.S. routinely and visibly demonstrates its commitment to its allies and partners through the global operations of our military forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)
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Bombers continue with BAAD

A U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancer deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., taxis in front of a B-2 Spirit, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 15, 2016. The Continuous Bomber Presence is vital to our combat capability because it mitigates the geographical challenges of distance that are unique to the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)
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Bombers continue with BAAD

A U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancer deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., lands onto the runway at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 15, 2016. The rotation of aircraft in support of U.S. Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence is specifically designed to demonstrate U.S. commitment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and enhance regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)
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Bombers continue with BAAD

A U.S. Air Force B -2 Spirit aircraft deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., takes flight at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 15, 2016. More than 200 Airmen and three B-2s deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., in support of U.S. Pacific Command’s Bomber Assurance and Deterrence (BAAD) missions. The BAAD deployments are part of a long-standing history of maintaining a consistent bomber presence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific in order to maintain regional stability, and provide assurance to our allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)
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Assuring deterrence

A U.S. Air Force B -2 Spirit aircraft deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., launches from the runway at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 12, 2016. Thanks to its subsonic speeds and its nearly 7,000 mile unrefueled range, the B-2 Spirit is capable of bringing massive firepower, in a short time, anywhere on the globe through the most challenging defenses. (U.S. Air force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)
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Assuring deterrence

A U.S. Air Force B -2 Spirit aircraft deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., waits to taxi onto the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 12, 2016. The U.S. military has maintained a deployed strategic bomber presence in the Pacific since March 2004, which has contributed significantly to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)
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Assuring deterrence

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alec Kinney and Senior Airman Khari Harris, both crew chiefs assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., prepare to marshal a B-2 Spirit onto the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 11, 2016. The U.S. Strategic Command regularly tests and evaluates the readiness of strategic assets to ensure the U.S. is able to honor their security commitments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)
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Assuring deterrence

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., awaits clearance to taxi onto the flightline, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 11, 2016. The U.S. maintains a strong, credible bomber force that enhances the security and stability of allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)
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Assuring deterrence

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Khari Harris, a crew chief assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., endures rainy conditions to prepare a B-2 Spirit aircraft for take off at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug,11, 2016. Bomber operations provide a visible demonstration of the U.S. ability to project power globally and respond to any potential crisis or challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)
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Assuring deterrence

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Khari, left, and Senior Airman Alec Kinney, both crew chiefs assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., conduct pre-flight inspections at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug, 11, 2016. The U.S. Strategic Command forces operate 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week detecting and deterring strategic attack against the U.S. and their allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)
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Assuring deterrence

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Khari Harris, left, and Senior Airman Alec Kinney, both crew chiefs assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., discuss pre-flight procedures at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 11, 2016. The U.S. maintains a strong, credible bomber force that enhances the security and stability of allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)
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Bomber crews maintain readiness during BAAD missions

U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirits deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., taxi toward the flightline prior to take off at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 11, 2016. Bomber crews readily deploy in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to conduct global operations in coordination with other Combatant Commands, Services, and appropriate U.S. Government Agencies to deter and detect strategic attacks against the U.S., its allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miguel Lara III)
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Bomber crews maintain readiness during BAAD missions

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Helms, a dedicated crew chief assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, salutes a B-2 pilot prior to take off at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 11, 2016. More than 200 Airmen and three B-2s deployed to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to demonstrate the ability of the U.S. bomber force to provide a flexible and vigilant long-range global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miguel Lara III)
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Bomber crews maintain readiness during BAAD missions

Airmen assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct pre-flight checks with a B-2 Spirit prior to take off at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 11, 2016. More than 200 Airmen and three B-2s deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., in support of U.S. Strategic Command's Bomber Assurance and Deterrence missions. The BAAD deployments are part of a long-standing history of maintaining a consistent bomber presence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific in order to maintain regional stability, and provide assurance to our allies and partners in the region. ( U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miguel Lara III)
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Bomber crews maintain readiness during BAAD missions

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Helms, a dedicated crew chief assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshals a B-2 Spirit to the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 11, 2016. Airmen from the 509th AMXS and 131st Maintenance Group from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., deployed to the Indo-Asia-Pacific to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency and demonstrate their ability to provide an always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miguel Lara III)
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Bomber crews maintain readiness during BAAD missions

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Layton, an assistant dedicated crew chief assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, communicates pre-flight instructions with a B-2 Spirit pilot at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 11, 2016. Crew chiefs from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., deployed here to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency, and demonstrate the U.S. commitment to regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miguel Lara III)
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