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May 5, 2025
8 AF leadership meets with JASDF, visits 35 FW

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost, center, commander Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center, views the flightline during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2025. Leaders engaged directly with Airmen to better understand Bomber Task Force operations and
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
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 13, 2025
U.S. Air Force B-52 to Conduct Low-Pass Flyover in Norway

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress will conduct a low-pass over Oslo, Norway, alongside two F-35 Lightning IIs from the Royal Norwegian Air Force on March 14.
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.
Feb. 20, 2025
B-1s train with US, ROKAF fighter aircraft

Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers participated in planned bilateral training with Republic of Korea Air Force, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps fighter aircraft in training airspace above South Korea, Feb. 20.
Feb. 4, 2025
Red Flag 25-1 Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence

Red Flag 25-1 takes flight at Nellis Air Force Base uniting U.S. forces with allies from the Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force in a combined exercise to enhance combat readiness and strengthen partnerships.
Jan. 15, 2025
U.S., Japan and Republic of Korea forces conduct trilateral flight

Fighter aircraft from Japan & the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of U.S. bombers operating in the Indo-Pacific, Jan. 15, 2025.
Dec. 13, 2024
B-52s depart UK following successful Bomber Task Force deployment

Four U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft departed Royal Air Force Fairford, England, Dec. 13 following a successful Bomber Task Force deployment.
Dec. 9, 2024
BTF 25-1 participates in trilateral planning conference

Airmen from the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa and the 501st Combat Support Wing participated in a first-of-its-kind trilateral Bomber Task Force planning conference at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 11-13, 2024.