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Making history: B-52, B-1, B-2s maintain regional stability in PACOM theater

A B-52 Stratofortress, B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit sit beside one another on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug.10, 2016. This marks the first time in history that all three of Air Force Global Strike Command's strategic bomber aircraft are simultaneously conducting operations in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations. The B-1 Lancer, which arrived at Andersen Aug. 6, will replace the B-52 in support of the U.S. Strategic Command Continuous Bomber Presence mission. The CBP bomber swap between the B-1 and B-52 is occurring throughout the month of August as the B-1s return to support this mission for the first time since April 2006. In addition to the CBP bomber swap, three B-2s arrived in theater to conduct a Bomber Assurance and Deterrence deployment. The CBP mission and 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. Richard Ebensberger)

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Pitch Black 2016

U.S. Air Force F-16s on the flightline for Exercise Pitch Black 2016 (PB16) at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, Aug. 4, 2016. PB16 allows participant nations to exercise deployed units in the tasking, planning and execution of Offensive Counter Air and Offensive Air Support while utilizing one of the largest training airspace areas in the world. (Australian Defence Force photo by LSIS Jayson Tufrey)

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Pitch Black 2016

U.S. Air Force F-16 aircraft sit on the tarmac at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin for Exercise Pitch Black 16 (PB16), Aug. 3, 2016. The purpose of PB16 is to foster closer military ties between participant nations, practice mutually beneficial training in a complex air environment, and establish a better understanding between militaries in the Asia-Pacific region. (Australian Defence Force photo by Cpl. David Gibbs)

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Exercise Pitch Black 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-16 aircraft sits on the tarmac at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin during Exercise Pitch Black 16 (PB16), Aug. 4, 2016. The purpose of PB16 is to foster closer military ties between participant nations, practice mutually beneficial training in a complex air environment, and establish a better understanding between militaries in the Asia-Pacific region. (Australian Defence Force photo by Cpl. David Gibbs)

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Exercise Pitch Black 2016

U.S. Air Force F-16 aircraft line the Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin flightline during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 (PB16), Aug. 4, 2016. The purpose of PB16 is to foster closer military ties between participant nations, practice mutually beneficial training in a complex air environment, and establish a better understanding between militaries in the Asia-Pacific region. (Australian Defence Force photo by LSIS Jayson Tufrey)

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Exercise Pitch Black 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-16 aircraft sits on the flightline at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 (PB16), Aug. 4, 2016. PB16 is scheduled from July 29-19 Aug, 2016, and is the RAAF Chief of Air Force’s biennial capstone international engagement activity with forces drawn from a wide range of regional, coalition and allied nations. (Australian Defence Force photo by LSIS Jayson Tufrey)

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Exercise Pitch Black 2016

U.S Air Force F-16 aircraft sit on the flightline at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 (PB16), Aug. 4, 2016. PB16 is scheduled from July 29-19 Aug, 2016, and is the RAAF Chief of Air Force’s biennial capstone international engagement activity with forces drawn from a wide range of regional, coalition and allied nations. (Australian Defence Force photo by LSIS Jayson Tufrey)

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Pitch Black 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-16C takes off from Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin as part of Exercise PITCH BLACK 16 (PB16). PB16 allows participant nations to exercise deployed units in the tasking, planning and execution of Offensive Counter Air and Offensive Air Support while utilizing one of the largest training airspace areas in the world. The exercise is scheduled from July 29 to Aug.19, 2016. (Australian Defence Force photo by LSIS Jayson Tufrey)

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Pitch Black 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-16C aircraft and Republic of Singapore Air Force F-15 Eagle aircraft taxi during exercise PITCH BLACK 16 (PB16) at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Australia, Aug. 1, 2016. PB16 allows participant nations to exercise deployed units in the tasking, planning and execution of Offensive Counter Air and Offensive Air Support while utilizing one of the largest training airspace areas in the world. The exercise is scheduled from July 29 to Aug.19, 2016. (Australian Defence Force photo by Cpl. Casey Gaul)

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Pitch Black 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-16C aircraft takes off during exercise PITCH BLACK 16 (PB16) at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, Aug. 1, 2016. PB16 allows participant nations to exercise deployed units in the tasking, planning and execution of Offensive Counter Air and Offensive Air Support while utilizing one of the largest training airspace areas in the world. The exercise is scheduled from July 29 to Aug.19, 2016.

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Pitch Black 2016

A French CN235 aircraft taxis as a U.S. Air Force F-16 aircraft takes off during exercise PITCH BLACK (PB16) at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Australia, Aug. 1, 2016. PB16 allows participant nations to exercise deployed units in the tasking, planning and execution of Offensive Counter Air and Offensive Air Support while utilizing one of the largest training airspace areas in the world. The exercise is scheduled from July 29 to Aug.19, 2016.(Australian Defence Force photo by Cpl. Casey Gaul)

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Pitch Black 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-16 aircraft takes off during exercise PITCH BLACK 16 (PB16) at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Australia, Aug. 1, 2016. PB16 allows participant nations to exercise deployed units in the tasking, planning and execution of Offensive Counter Air and Offensive Air Support while utilizing one of the largest training airspace areas in the world. The exercise is scheduled from July 29 to Aug.19, 2016. (Australian Defence Force photo by Cpl. Casey Gaul)

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JDEWR first for RMAF

A Royal Malaysian Air Force F/A -18 D Hornet with the 18th Squadron, lands after training scenario during Cope Taufan 16, at Pangkalan Udara Butterworth Air Base, Malaysia July 22, 2016. This is the first time the RMAF is using the Joint Deployable Electronic Warfare Range system in both air and ground training. CT 16 is a Pacific Air Forces-led exercise that reinforces U.S. Pacific Command Theater Security Cooperation goals for the Southeast Asia region and demonstrates U.S. capability to project forces strategically in a combined, joint environment. More than 450 Airmen are participating, as well as four U.S. Air Force airframes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Araceli Alarcon)

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Air Contingent - Clark Air Base - Philippines

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, takes off from Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 28, 2016. The A-10Cs flew their last U.S. Pacific Command Air Contingent mission as this iteration comes to a close. The A-10C has a proven record operating out of short and varying airstrips, provides a flexible range of capabilities, and has a mission profile consistent with the air and maritime domain awareness operations the U.S. Pacific Command’s Air Contingent is conducting out of the air base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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Air Contingent - Clark Air Base - Philippines

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, takes off from Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 28, 2016. The A-10Cs flew their last U.S. Pacific Command Air Contingent mission as this iteration comes to a close. The Air Contingent, stood up at the invitation of the Philippine government, is capable of conducting operations ranging from air and maritime domain awareness, personnel recovery, combating piracy, and assuring that all nations have access to the regional air and maritime domains in accordance with international law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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Air Contingent - Clark Air Base - Philippines

U.S. Air Force Capt. Tilt Culpepper, an A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot with the 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, briefs U.S. Philippine Air Force (PAF) aircrew members on the mission of the A-10 as part of U.S. Pacific Command’s Air Contingent at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 28, 2016. The briefing afforded PAF aircrew members an opportunity to experience how U.S. Air Force aircrew members operate the airframe. The A-10C has a mission profile consistent with the air and maritime domain awareness operations U.S. Pacific Command’s Air Contingent is conducting out of the air base, as it is capable of loitering close to the surface for extended periods to allow for excellent visibility over land and sea domains. This bilateral engagement strengthened the already close partnership between U.S. and Philippine armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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Air Contingent - Clark Air Base - Philippines

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, takes off from Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 28, 2016. The A-10Cs flew their last U.S. Pacific Command Air Contingent mission as this iteration comes to a close in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The Air Contingent, which was stood up at the invitation of the Philippine government, promotes interoperability and provides greater and more transparent air and maritime situational awareness to ensure safety for military and civilian activities in international waters and airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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909th ARS refuels during flight

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a refueling mission April 20, 2016, near Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th ARS is the Pacific Air Forces' "lead force" for air refueling U.S. and allied aircraft during all contingencies in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The squadron accomplishes vital daily aeromedical evacuations for military and civilian members, sometimes transporting patients to as far away as the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

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909th ARS refuels during flight

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker maneuvers into position above an F-15C Eagle during a refueling mission April 20, 2016, near Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th Air Refueling Squadron provides combat-ready KC-135 tanker aircrews to support peacetime operations and all levels of conflict in the Indo-Asia-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Virginia Lang/Released)

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909th ARS refuels during flight

A 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator positions the boom of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker to refuel an F-15C Eagle during a refueling mission April 20, 2016, near Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th ARS provides combat-ready KC-135 tanker aircrews to support peacetime operations and all levels of conflict in the Indo-Asia-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Virginia Lang/Released)

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