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Increasing interoperability: B-2s, B-1s join US Marine Corps, Australian Defence Forces in combined exercise

A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, taxis for take off at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, in support of a Bomber Task Force mission, August 26, 2020. BTF 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. As part of their BTF deployment, the B-2s participated in a combined United States-Australia exercise with Marine Rotational Force-Darwin and Australian Defence Forces. During the exercise, MRF-D and ADF Joint Terminal Attack Controllers coordinated airstrikes with U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers and B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers. (U.S Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)
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Increasing interoperability: B-2s, B-1s join US Marine Corps, Australian Defence Forces in combined exercise

A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, sits on the flight line of Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, in support a Bomber Task Force deployment, Aug. 24, 2020. As part of their BTF deployment, the B-2s participated in a combined United States-Australia exercise with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and Australian Defence Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)
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393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron paves way for Dynamic Force Employment

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dakota Gill, Staff Sgt. Robert Sheridan and Senior Airman Dylan Winslow, 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron communications support team, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, trouble shoot communication network connectivity to U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command’s first mobile operations center during a deployment to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, August 20, 2020. Air Force Global Strike Command’s development of the mobile operations center is based on the National Defense Strategy’s objective to build lethality, strengthen alliances and streamline processes. Once implemented across AFGSC, the mobile operations center will allow commanders across the world to employ bomber forces to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific and ability of AFGSC to deliver lethal, ready, long-range strike options anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)
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393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron paves way for Dynamic Force Employment

Two pilots assigned to the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, watch a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber fly over from U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command’s first mobile operations center during a deployment to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, August 24, 2020. Air Force Global Strike Command’s development of the mobile operations center is based on the National Defense Strategy’s objective to build lethality, strengthen alliances and streamline processes. Once implemented across AFGSC, the mobile operations center will allow commanders across the world to employ bomber forces to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific and ability of AFGSC to deliver lethal, ready, long-range strike options anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)
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393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron paves way for Dynamic Force Employment

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Patrick Corbin, 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron communications support team, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, and Senior Airman Brandon Kester, 374th Communication Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, set up a statelite link to U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command’s first mobile operations center during a deployment to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, August 20, 2020. Air Force Global Strike Command’s development of the mobile operations center is based on the National Defense Strategy’s objective to build lethality, strengthen alliances and streamline processes. Once implemented across AFGSC, the mobile operations center will allow commanders across the world to employ bomber forces to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific and ability of AFGSC to deliver lethal, ready, long-range strike options anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)
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Maintaining bomber lethality, readiness during COVID-19

U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber pilots and maintainers assigned to the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, pose for a photo after a flying mission at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, to support a Bomber Task Force mission, Aug. 17, 2020. U.S. Strategic Command units regularly conduct training with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. USSTRATCOM Bomber Task Force missions help maintain global stability and security while enabling units to become familiar with operations in different regions.(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)
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Maintaining bomber lethality, readiness during COVID-19

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Samuel Medina, Staff Sgt. Mark Farrar, and Senior Airman Robert Witkowski, maintainers assigned to the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, prepare to marshal a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, to support a bomber task force mission, Aug. 17, 2020. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, deployed members actively employed social distancing measures and mask wearing in order to continue operating U.S. Strategic Command’s dynamic force employment missions in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)
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Maintaining bomber lethality, readiness during COVID-19

1st Lt. Nathan Munford, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron logistics officer, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, unloads cargo at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, August 12, 2020. More than 200 members from Team Whiteman deployed along with three B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers to support bomber task force missions. Missions such as these test the readiness of the Airmen and equipment, as well as their collective ability to operate at forward locations. U.S. Strategic Command routinely conducts operations across the globe to demonstrate U.S. commitment to the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)
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Maintaining bomber lethality, readiness during COVID-19

Staff Sgt. Reece Headley, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron logistics technician, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, unloads cargo at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, Aug 12, 2020. More than 200 members from Team Whiteman deployed along with three B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers to support bomber task force missions. Deployments such as these test the readiness of the Airmen and equipment, as well as their collective ability to operate at forward locations. U.S. Strategic Command routinely conducts operations across the globe to demonstrate U.S. commitment to the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region. (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

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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Staff Sgt. Jacob Lieuallen, Senior Airman Tommy Chase and Airman 1st Class Nathan Fanny, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, pose for a photo on top of a B-52H Stratofortress at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 17, 2020. Bomber Task Force missions enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency and validate the always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lillian Miller)
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B-52s demonstrate bilateral, joint force integration in Indo-Pacific

A B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, for a Bomber Task Force mission, June 16, 2020. Strategic bomber missions demonstrate the credibility of our forces to address a diverse and uncertain security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lillian Miller)
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B-52s demonstrate bilateral, joint force integration in Indo-Pacific

A B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., taxis down the flight line at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 16, 2020. This Bomber Task Force brought B-52H Stratofortress bombers and 2nd Bomb Wing Airmen to the Indo-Pacific theater to test their ability to integrate and operate from a forward location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lillian Miller)
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B-52s demonstrate bilateral, joint force integration in Indo-Pacific

A United States Navy E/A-18G Growler from Electronic Attack Squadron 209, the “Star Warriors,” flies with a B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., over the Sea of Japan while conducting a Bomber Task Force mission June 16, 2020. U.S. Strategic Command operations and engagements with U.S. allies and partners demonstrate and strengthen a shared commitment to global security and stability. (Courtesy photo)
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B-52s demonstrate bilateral, joint force integration in Indo-Pacific

Two United States Navy E/A-18G Growlers from Electronic Attack Squadron 209, the “Star Warriors,” fly with a B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., over the Sea of Japan while conducting a Bomber Task Force mission June 16, 2020. Strategic bomber missions contribute to joint force lethality, assure allies and partners, and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific. (Courtesy photo)
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B-52s demonstrate bilateral, joint force integration in Indo-Pacific

A B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., prepares for take off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, for a Bomber Task Force mission June 16, 2020. This Bomber Task Force brought B-52H Stratofortress bombers and 2nd Bomb Wing Airmen to the Indo-Pacific theater to test their ability to integrate and operate from a forward location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lillian Miller)
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B-52s demonstrate bilateral, joint force integration in Indo-Pacific

A B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., taxis down the flightline at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, after conducting a Bomber Task Force mission over the Sea of Japan, June 17, 2020. Bomber Task Force missions help maintain global stability and security while enabling units to become familiar with operations in different regions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lillian Miller)
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B-52s demonstrate bilateral, joint force integration in Indo-Pacific

Senior Airman Jar’quayla Doss, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit electronic countermeasures journeyman, marshalls a B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 17, 2020. Bomber Task Force missions provide a persistent bomber presence in the Indo-Pacific theater and around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lillian Miller)
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B-52s demonstrate bilateral, joint force integration in Indo-Pacific

Capt. Dane McKenzie, 343rd Bomb Squadron electronic warfare officer, collects his equipment from his locker at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, for a Bomber Task Force mission, June 16, 2020. Bomber Task Force missions help maintain global stability and security while enabling units to become familiar with operations in different regions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lillian Miller)
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