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U.S. Air Forces Central conducts Bomber Task Force mission

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron, refuels with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during a Bomber Task Force mission, March 12, 2023. The bomber deployment showcases the U.S. and partner nation commitment to regional security and demonstrates the capabilities of a short-notice, rapid deployment of assets. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber capable of carrying a 70,000 pound payload and flying long distances without refuel, providing the U.S., coalition and partner forces with global strike capability to deter conflict while credibly demonstrating the U.S.’s ability to address the global security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)
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U.S. Air Forces Central conducts Bomber Task Force mission

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron, flies in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during a Bomber Task Force mission, March 12, 2023. The short-notice, non-stop deployment underscores the U.S., and coalition force’s commitment to their regional partners, while validating the ability to rapidly deploy combat airpower anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)
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191101-F-UU619-0064

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, accompanied by four Saudi Arabian F-15C Eagles, conducts a low pass over Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 1, 2019. The B-52H, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., is part of a Bomber Task Force operating out of RAF Fairford, England. The aircraft is a long-range strategic bomber capable of delivering massive amounts of precision weapons against any adversary. The bomber conducted a sortie to the U.S. Central Command area of operations in order to conduct interoperability training with Saudi partners in support of our shared regional security interests. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. John Wilkes)
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191101-F-UU619-0070

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, accompanied by four Saudi Arabian F-15C Eagles, conducts a low pass over Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 1, 2019. The B-52H, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., is part of a Bomber Task Force operating out of RAF Fairford, England. The aircraft is a long-range strategic bomber capable of delivering massive amounts of precision weapons against any adversary. The bomber conducted a sortie to the U.S. Central Command area of operations in order to conduct interoperability training with Saudi partners in support of our shared regional security interests. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. John Wilkes)
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191101-F-UU619-0071

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, accompanied by four Saudi Arabian F-15C Eagles, conducts a low pass over Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 1, 2019. The B-52H, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., is part of a Bomber Task Force operating out of RAF Fairford, England. The aircraft is a long-range strategic bomber capable of delivering massive amounts of precision weapons against any adversary. The bomber conducted a sortie to the U.S. Central Command area of operations in order to conduct interoperability training with Saudi partners in support of our shared regional security interests. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. John Wilkes)
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191101-F-UU619-0079

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, accompanied by four Saudi Arabian F-15C Eagles, conducts a low pass over Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 1, 2019. The B-52H, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., is part of a Bomber Task Force operating out of RAF Fairford, England. The aircraft is a long-range strategic bomber capable of delivering massive amounts of precision weapons against any adversary. The bomber conducted a sortie to the U.S. Central Command area of operations in order to conduct interoperability training with Saudi partners in support of our shared regional security interests. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. John Wilkes)
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191101-F-UU619-0024

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, accompanied by four Saudi Arabian F-15C Eagles, conducts a low pass over Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 1, 2019. The B-52H, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., is part of a Bomber Task Force operating out of RAF Fairford, England. The aircraft is a long-range strategic bomber capable of delivering massive amounts of precision weapons against any adversary. The bomber conducted a sortie to the U.S. Central Command area of operations in order to conduct interoperability training with Saudi partners in support of our shared regional security interests. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. John Wilkes)
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191101-F-UU619-0030

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, accompanied by four Saudi Arabian F-15C Eagles, conducts a low pass over Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 1, 2019. The B-52H, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., is part of a Bomber Task Force operating out of RAF Fairford, England. The aircraft is a long-range strategic bomber capable of delivering massive amounts of precision weapons against any adversary. The bomber conducted a sortie to the U.S. Central Command area of operations in order to conduct interoperability training with Saudi partners in support of our shared regional security interests. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. John Wilkes)
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Sortie streak launches 23rd BS into the next 100 years

A maintainer, assigned the 23rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, performs maintenance on a B-52 Stratofortress at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 15, 2017. The 23rd EAMU provided the 400th consecutive sortie without a maintenance cancellation on the day the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron celebrated the 100th anniversary of the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)
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Sortie streak launches 23rd BS into the next 100 years

B-52 Stratofortress aircrew, assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, pose for a photo after returning from a flight at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 16, 2017. The flight was the 400th consecutive sortie without a maintenance cancellation on the day the unit celebrated its 100th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)
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Sortie streak launches 23rd BS into the next 100 years

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress receives fuel from a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a flight in support of Operation Resolute Support June 6, 2017. The 340th EARS, part of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel for U.S. and coalition forces, enabling a persistent 24/7 presence in the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)
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Sortie streak launches 23rd BS into the next 100 years

A munitions technician, assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, prepares to load munitions on a B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 15, 2017. The 23rd EAMU provided the 400th consecutive sortie without a maintenance cancellation on the day the 23rd EBS celebrated the 100th anniversary of the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)
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KC-10 Extender Maintains Decisive Air Power

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender at an undisclosed location near Iraq, Oct. 26, 2016. The B-52 approximately carries 70,000 pounds of armament in the support of the liberation of Mosul, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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