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Misawa AB provides rapid fuel support for BTF 25-1

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paul Bonham, 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, connects hydrant sensing lines for a hot pit refuel during Bomber Task Force 25-1 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 20, 2025. The U.S. Department of Defense remains fully committed to defense and deterrence of any actors that would undermine or threaten the shared interests of the U.S., its allies, or its partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Kenney)
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Misawa AB provides rapid fuel support for BTF 25-1

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Whitten, 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron crew chief, checks fuel hose connections on a B-1B Lancer during Bomber Task Force 25-1 hot pit refueling operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 24, 2025. Demonstrating cutting-edge capabilities, forward presence, and commitment to our Allies and partners communicates the United States’ resolve in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Kenney)
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Misawa AB provides rapid fuel support for BTF 25-1

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rodel Shorter, 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, marshals an R-11 fuel truck during Bomber Task Force 25-1 hot pit refueling operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2025. Demonstrating cutting-edge capabilities, forward presence, and commitment to our Allies and partners communicates the United States’ resolve in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Kenney)
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Misawa AB provides rapid fuel support for BTF 25-1

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Whitten, 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron crew chief, prepares to connect a grounding wire to a B-1B Lancer during a Bomber Task Force 25-1 hot pit refueling operation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 24, 2025. Missions like these enhance capability and interoperability, while strengthening trust between like-minded nations to ensure the air, maritime, cyber, and space domains remain open to all nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Kenney)
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Misawa AB provides rapid fuel support for BTF 25-1

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dennis Webb, 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron fuels distribution operator, runs with a fueling hose during a hot pit refuel at Misawa Air Base, Japan, in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1, Feb. 27, 2025. The United States is an Indo-Pacific nation and will remain engaged in the region to support U.S. allies and partners in the goal of maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Kenney)
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Misawa AB provides rapid fuel support for BTF 25-1

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron send off a U.S. Air Force B1-Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron in support of Pacific Air Forces’ Bomber Task Force mission at Misawa Air Base, Feb. 20, 2025. Through combined training, the U.S. and intercontinental defense forces work together to promote interoperability, thus furthering our investments and strengthening our relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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Misawa AB provides rapid fuel support for BTF 25-1

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brendan Harkin, 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron dedicated crew chief, operates a switch used to send fuel from a refueling truck to a B-1B Lancer during Bomber Task Force 25-1 hot pit refueling operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2025. Enhancing interoperability between the U.S. and international defense forces contributes to the long-term advancement of our nations’ shared interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Kenney)
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250219-F-YT976-8365

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Manami Jones, 99th Medical Group clinical nurse (left), Capt. Brian Reed, 374th Operations Group deputy chief of group standardization and evaluation (middle), and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Ms. Koganei Yoriko, JASDF translator (right), hold hands as a sign of coming together during exercise Cope North 25 on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 19, 2025. CN25 is a demonstration of dedication to a longstanding trilateral partnership between three nations, continuously honing our ability to operate, and communicate as one team. Thanks to the support of skilled translators like Jones, Yoriko and Reed, CN25 transcends language barriers, and keeps participants focused on their mission. ( U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt Codi Clemmons)
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250219-F-YT976-8365

Japan Air Self-Defense Force translator, Ms. Koganei Yoriko, speaks with JASDF members during exercise Cope North 25 on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 19, 2025. Yoriko works closely with the U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force to get the mission complete. She has provided support during CN25 by coordinating office calls, and translating at banks, communication companies and auto agencies. Her work at CN25 can be seen across many different levels of the exercise with allies and partners working together. ( U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt Codi Clemmons)
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250219-F-YT976-8365

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Reed, 374th Operations Group deputy chief of group standardization and evaluation, speaks with Japan Air Self-Defense Force members in Japanese during exercise Cope North 25 on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 19, 2025. The USAF provided two translators for CN25 who speak fluent Japanese. They are directly embedded with JASDF members throughout the entirety of the exercise to provide accurate, real-time language translation and interpreting when required. ( U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt Codi Clemmons)
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Members of the Japanese Air Defense Command view a B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., during a Cope North 2025 distinguished visitors tour at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 12, 2025. The Department of Defense will continue to assure Allies and partners while simultaneously deterring opportunistic acts of aggression through forward presence and the ability to rapidly respond to crises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Kenney)
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250212-F-OL684-2110

Royal Australian Air Force Warrant Officer Gregory Clive, from RAAF Air Combat Group, speaks with Senior Airman Tia Cook, 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1 avionics technician, during a Cope North 2025 distinguished visitors tour of a B-1B Lancer at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 12, 2025. Bomber Task Force and Cope North missions focus on enhancing U.S. relationship and interoperability with regional Allies and partners by fostering the exchange of information and refining shared tactics, techniques, and procedures to better integrate trilateral defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Kenney)
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250212-F-OL684-2018

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Wasil (center right), 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron commander, briefs Cope North 2025 distinguished visitors about the Bomber Task Force 25-1 mission and its operations during a B-1B Lancer aircraft tour at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 12, 2025. Cope North 25 provides a unique opportunity for the US, Australia, and Japan to integrate their air forces, refining shared tactics, techniques, and procedures to better address regional security challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Kenney)
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250212-F-OL684-2209

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ryan Plourde (right), 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deputy commander, speaks with members of the Japanese Air Defense Command during an immersion tour of a B-1B Lancer during Bomber Task Force 25-1 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 12, 2025. The United States is an Indo-Pacific nation and will remain engaged in the region to support U.S. allies and partners in the goal of maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Kenney)
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250212-F-OL684-2144

Distinguished visitors from Cope North 2025 are shown around a B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron to help learn about the Bomber Task Force 25-1 mission as part of an immersion day tour at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 12, 2025. Demonstrating cutting-edge capabilities, forward presence, and commitment to our Allies and partners communicates the United States’ resolve in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Kenney)
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B-52 crew participates in bomber task force missions

1st Lt. Matthew Waldman, a B-52H Stratofortress pilot from the 23rd Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, flies a B-52H to swap aircraft with B-52Hs currently deployed to Anderson Air Base, Guam, Feb. 3, 2020. U.S. Strategic Command has conducted bomber task force missions since 2014 as a demonstration of the U.S. commitment to collective security, and to integrate with Geographic Combatant Command operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Keifer Bowes)
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B-52 crew participates in bomber task force missions

Capt. Jamil Martin, an electronic warfare officer on the B-52H Stratofortress from the 23rd Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, makes calculations regarding navigation during a mission to swap aircraft with B-52Hs currently deployed to Anderson Air Base, Guam, Feb. 3, 2020. U.S. Strategic Command has conducted bomber task force missions since 2014 as a demonstration of the U.S. commitment to collective security, and to integrate with Geographic Combatant Command operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Keifer Bowes)
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B-52 crew participates in bomber task force missions

Capt. Tramaine Barnett a B-52H Stratofortress pilot from the 23rd Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, waits to swap seats with another pilot on a B-52H as part of a mission to swap aircraft with B-52Hs currently deployed to Anderson Air Base, Guam, Feb. 3, 2020. U.S. Strategic Command has conducted bomber task force missions since 2014 as a demonstration of the U.S. commitment to collective security, and to integrate with Geographic Combatant Command operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Keifer Bowes)
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B-52 crew participates in bomber task force missions

Capt. Brent Drabek a B-52H Stratofortress pilot from the 23rd Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, starts the engines on a B-52H as part of a mission to swap aircraft with B-52Hs currently deployed to Anderson Air Base, Guam, Feb. 3, 2020. U.S. Strategic Command has conducted bomber task force missions since 2014 as a demonstration of the U.S. commitment to collective security, and to integrate with Geographic Combatant Command operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Keifer Bowes)
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B-52 crew participates in bomber task force missions

Aircrews from the 23rd Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota complete a mission brief before flying to swap aircraft with B-52Hs currently deployed to Anderson Air Base, Guam, Feb. 3, 2020. U.S. Strategic Command has conducted bomber task force missions since 2014 as a demonstration of the U.S. commitment to collective security, and to integrate with Geographic Combatant Command operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Keifer Bowes)
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