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March 18, 2025
U.S. Bombers Complete Latest European Bomber Task Force 25-2 Deployment

After weeks of dynamic training and integration across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, four U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers and aircrews completed Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment operations and returned to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 17.
March 18, 2025
From dusk until dawn: Red Flag 25-2 operations continue through the night

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron taxis on the flightline during Red Flag 25-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 11, 2025. Exercises such as Red Flag deter potential adversaries by demonstrating the ability to deploy long range strike forces and deliver
March 17, 2025
U.S. Strategic Command Announces 2024 Omaha Trophy Winners

Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), recently announced the winners of the Strategic Command Consultation Committee’s (SCCC) 2024 Omaha Trophy.
March 17, 2025
Bomber Task Force joins Dutch, arctic nations for TOWER CITADEL mission in High North

Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses and aircrews conducted intercept training with Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 lightning IIs, Royal Danish Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, and Swedish JAS 39 Gripens during Bomber Task Force 25-2 mission TOWER CITADEL in the Arctic region, March 17.  
March 14, 2025
509th Maintenance Group soars to Daedalian Trophy victory

The 509th Maintenance Group at Whiteman Air Force Base is celebrating a triumphant return to the winner's circle, securing the coveted Maj. Gen. Clements McMullen Memorial Daedalian Trophy for Air Force Global Strike Command.
March 14, 2025
Whiteman AFB's Forsythe named top aircrew flight equipment officer

Capt. Nicholas Forsythe from the 13th Bomb Squadron, has been named the Air Force's Aircrew Flight Equipment Officer of the Year. The prestigious award recognizes the top officer dedicated to the critical field of ensuring the safety and functionality of equipment used by aircrews.
March 14, 2025
USAF B-52 conducts low-pass over Oslo during TOWER BLOCKHOUSE 

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress conducted a low-pass over Oslo, Norway, alongside two Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs during Bomber Task Force 25-2 mission TOWER BLOCKHOUSE, March 14.  “The importance of our partnership with Norway to ensure a secure and stable Arctic cannot be
March 11, 2025
Ellsworth bombers underscore as strategic assets following the completion of BTF 25-1

Long-range B-1B Lancers, assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, landed at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 7, 2025, following the completion of Bomber Task Force 25-1 from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
March 11, 2025
B-52s conduct first-ever live weapons drop in Sweden during VIKING NEBULA

Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses conducted the bomber aircraft’s first-ever live weapons drop in Sweden on March 11 during Bomber Task Force mission VIKING NEBULA.
March 11, 2025
B-52s conduct first live weapons drop in Sweden since nation joined NATO

Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses conducted the bomber aircraft’s first-ever live weapons drop in Sweden on March 11 during Bomber Task Force mission VIKING NEBULA.

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