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  • B-52H Stratofortress returns from first Bomber Task Force 25-2 sortie

    A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron lands after completing its first sortie for the Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment at RAF Fairford, England, Feb. 18, 2025. BTF missions provide valuable training opportunities and reinforce the ability to

  • Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force visits Minot AFB

    Team Minot leadership salute the plane carrying U.S. Air Force Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force vice chief of staff VCSAF), in preparation for a base and operations tour at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 15, 2025. Slife visited Minot AFB to discuss facilities sustainment, restoration

  • BTF 25-2 completes CENTCOM mission in Middle East

    U.S. Central Command conducted a Bomber Task Force Mission in the Middle East, Feb. 17, to demonstrate force projection capabilities in the region.Two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to RAF Fairford, U.K., flew across Europe and through nine partner nations in CENTCOM’s area of responsibility

  • Bombers arrive in Europe for BTF 25-2

    U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers have arrived in Europe as part of a routine Bomber Task Force-Europe deployment, underscoring the U.S.’ shared commitment to regional security and NATO’s collective defense.

  • Bomber Task Force 25-2 kicks off

    A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft arrives in support of Bomber Task Force 25-2 at RAF Fairford, England, Feb. 11, 2025. BTF missions enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness proficiency, and validate our always-ready, global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior

  • Fuels Empowers B-52H Mission

    A refueling vehicle sits during a refueling at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 29, 2025. These vehicles distribute petroleum, oil and lubricant to aircraft and vehicles across the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Padilla)

  • Team Minot defenders sustain weapons skills

    Airman Paridy Seng, 5th Security Forces Squadron defender, shoots an M320A1 Grenade Launcher with the help of alternate gunner Airman 1st Class Isaac Mann, 5SFS defender, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 30, 2025. An alternate gunner is used when firing the M320A1 Grenade Launcher to help