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  • B-1B Lancer conducts hot pit refuel at Lajes Field

    A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron stopped for a hot-pit refuel while supporting a Bomber Task Force Europe mission at Lajes Field, Azores, Aug. 22, 2025. Hot-pit refueling allows aircraft to stay in the air longer, providing fuel to the fight and

  • U.S., Allied aircraft sharpen readiness in Norway

    Three U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed in support of Bomber Task Force Europe at Ørland, Norway, Aug. 12, 2025. The bombers, assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, deployed with a total force integration team composed of roughly 30%

  • Dyess B-1s arrive in Norway for Bomber Task Force Europe

    U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and arrived at Ørland Air Base, Norway, on Aug. 9, 2025, to begin Ally-led training operations as part of the latest Bomber Task Force Europe. The deployment empowers U.S. Air Force aircrews to refine tactics, increase

  • 23rd EBS arrives at Morón Air Base, Spain

    A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron arrive at Morón Air Base, Spain, in support of Bomber Task Force Europe (BTF) May 20, 2025. BTF missions demonstrate the U.S.’s ability to operate from flexible, dispersed locations while maintaining strategic

  • BTF 25-2: B-1B Lancers return to Dyess

    B-1B Lancers from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, take off to return to Dyess AFB after completing Bomber Task Force 25-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 9 - 12, 2025.

  • Behind the Bomber: The team driving operational success

    Throughout Bomber Task Force 25-2, Airmen from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron have diligently worked to maintain the health of the B-1B Lancer fleet, keeping the team and aircraft mission-ready and allowing the 9th EBS to excel.