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US, Japan bomber-fighter integration showcases alliance, global power projection

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, six F-16 Fighting Falcons and four Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2s from Misawa Air Base, Japan, fly in formation off the coast of Northern Japan as part of a combined Continuous Bomber Presence and Bomber Task Force mission, Feb. 3, 2020. U.S. Strategic Command's bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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36th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen install a ring cowl on a 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-52 Stratofortress on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 7, 2019. The 36th EAMXS positions maintainers around the clock to respond at a moments notice in support of the Continuous Bomber Presence in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael S. Murphy)
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Talisman Sabre 19

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor is refueled July 14, 2019 over the Pacific Ocean near the coast of Brisbane, Australia, in support of Exercise Talisman Sabre 19. The Raptor was one of several aircraft used during TS19, alongside other USAF and RAAF airborne warning and control system aircraft, refuelers, tankers and bombers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elora J. Martinez)
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KC-10s keeps US and Australian forces dominating the skies in Talisman Sabre 19

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress flies over the Pacific Ocean July 14, near the coast of Brisbane, Australia, after being refueled by a USAF KC-10 Extender in support of Exercise Talisman Sabre 19. The Stratofortress and Extender were some of several aircraft used during TS19, alongside other USAF and RAAF airborne warning and control system aircraft, refuelers, tankers and bombers.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elora J. Martinez)
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KC-10s keeps US and Australian forces dominating the skies in Talisman Sabre 19

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Hulse, 2nd Air Refueling Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, prepares to fuel a USAF F-22 Raptor July 14, over the Pacific Ocean near the coast of Brisbane, Australia, in support of Exercise Talisman Sabre 19. The Raptor was one of several aircraft used during TS19, alongside other USAF and RAAF airborne warning and control system aircraft, refuelers, tankers and bombers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elora J. Martinez)
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KC-10s keeps US and Australian forces dominating the skies in Talisman Sabre 19

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress is refueled by a USAF KC-10 Extender July 14, over the Pacific Ocean near the coast of Brisbane, Australia, in support of Exercise Talisman Sabre 19. The Stratofortress and Extender were some of several aircraft used during TS19, alongside other USAF and RAAF airborne warning and control system aircraft, refuelers, tankers and bombers.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elora J. Martinez)
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B-52s rotate in the Indo-Pacific

Two B-52 Stratofortress bombers from the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, land July 12, 2019, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. A new rotation of aircrews, maintenance personnel and aircraft assigned to the 69th EBS arrived on Guam to replace the 23rd EBS in support of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s continuous bomber presence mission. Since March 2004, Andersen has hosted the bomber mission designed to enhance regional security and provide reassurance to allies and partners that the United States is capable of defending its national security interests in the Indo-Pacific region. The Airmen arriving from the 69th EBS will be on Guam to conduct CBP operations and training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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B-52s rotate in the Indo-Pacific

A B-52 Stratofortress from the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, lands July 12, 2019, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. A new rotation of aircrews, maintenance personnel and aircraft assigned to the 69th EBS arrived on Guam to replace the 23rd EBS in support of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s continuous bomber presence mission. Since March 2004, Andersen has hosted the bomber mission designed to enhance regional security and provide reassurance to allies and partners that the United States is capable of defending its national security interests in the Indo-Pacific region. The Airmen arriving from the 69th EBS will be on Guam to conduct CBP operations and training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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B-52s rotate in the Indo-Pacific

A B-52 Stratofortress from the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, lands July 12, 2019, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. A new rotation of aircrews, maintenance personnel and aircraft assigned to the 69th EBS arrived on Guam to replace the 23rd EBS in support of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s continuous bomber presence mission. Since March 2004, Andersen has hosted the bomber mission designed to enhance regional security and provide reassurance to allies and partners the United States is capable of defending its national security interests in the Indo-Pacific region. The Airmen arriving from the 69th EBS will be on Guam to conduct CBP operations and training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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B-52s rotate in the Indo-Pacific

B-52 Stratofortress bombers from the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, park on a flightline July 12, 2019, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. A new rotation of aircrews, maintenance personnel and aircraft assigned to the 69th EBS arrived on Guam to replace the 23rd EBS in support of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s continuous bomber presence mission. Since March 2004, Andersen has hosted the bomber mission designed to enhance regional security and provide reassurance to allies and partners the United States is capable of defending its national security interests in the Indo-Pacific region. The Airmen arriving from the 69th EBS will be on Guam to conduct CBP operations and training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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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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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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Malaysian Prime Minister, Dr. Tun Mahathir bin Mohamad, opens the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2019 in Padang Mat Sirat, Malaysia, March 26, 2019. The U.S. and Malaysia cooperate closely on regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific region on security matters, including counter-terrorism, multilateral training, exercises and visits. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman)
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B-52H bombers conduct training missions over Alaska, Hawai

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, takes off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, on a routine training mission May 4, 2018. Continuous Bomber Presence (CBP) missions are intended to maintain the readiness of U.S. forces. The U.S. Pacific Command's CBP missions, which have been routinely employed since March 2004, are in accordance with international law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger/Released)
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B-52H bombers conduct training missions over Alaska, Hawai

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, taxis for take off prior to a routine training mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 4, 2018. Continuous Bomber Presence (CBP) missions are intended to maintain the readiness of U.S. forces. The U.S. Pacific Command's CBP missions, which have been routinely employed since March 2004, are in accordance with international law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger/Released)
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B-52s leave Guam after short-term deployment

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress takes off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, after a short deployment Dec. 17, 2016. This short-term deployment helped ensure the bomber crews maintain a high state of readiness and crew proficiency, and provided opportunities to integrate capabilities with regional partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier/Released)
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B-52s leave Guam after short-term deployment

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress taxis on a runway at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 17, 2016. Three B-52s from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, deployed to Andersen for a short-term deployment to conduct local training sorties in the U.S. Pacific Command’s area of re-sponsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier/Released)
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