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B-52s conduct 2nd trip this year to SW Asia

By Staff Report, U.S. Air Forces Central Public Affairs / Published January 23, 2021

B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base gets aerial refueled by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 28th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling squadron
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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base gets aerial refueled by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 28th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling squadron in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Jan. 17, 2021. The B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, heavy bomber that is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet and can carry precision-guided conventional ordnance with global reach precision navigation capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Roslyn Ward)

KC-135 Stratotanker refutes a B-52 Stratofortress during a bomber task force mission
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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a B-52 Stratofortress during a bomber task force mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Jan. 17, 2021. The bomber deployment underscores the U.S. military's commitment to regional security and demonstrates a unique ability to rapidly deploy on short notice. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet and provides the United States with a global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes)

KC-135 Stratotanker crew member performs routine in-flight duties during a bomber task force mission
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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crew member performs routine in-flight duties during a bomber task force mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2021. The bomber deployment underscores the U.S. Military's commitment to regional security and demonstrates a unique ability to rapidly deploy on short notice. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds of altitudes of up to 50,000 feet and provides the United States with a global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Harrison)

in-flight refueling specialist maneuvers the boom in order to provide fuel to a B-52 Stratofortress during a bomber task force mission
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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in-flight refueling specialist maneuvers the boom in order to provide fuel to a B-52 Stratofortress during a bomber task force mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2021. The bomber deployment underscores the U.S. military's commitment to regional security and demonstrates a unique ability to rapidly deploy on short notice. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds of altitudes of up to 50,000 feet and provides the United States with a global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Harrison)

in-flight refueling specialist participates in a bomber task force mission
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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in-flight refueling specialist participates in a bomber task force mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Jan. 17, 2021. The bomber deployment underscores the U.S. military's commitment to regional security and demonstrates a unique ability to rapidly deploy on short notice. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that is capable of flying at high, subsonic speeds at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet and provides the United States with a global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes)

in-flight refueling specialist maneuvers the boom in order to provide fuel to a B-52 Stratofortress during a bomber task force mission
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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a B-52 Stratofortress during a bomber task force mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Jan. 17, 2021. The bomber deployment underscores the U.S. military's commitment to regional security and demonstrates a unique ability to rapidly deploy on short notice. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet and provides the United States with a global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes)

in-flight refueling specialist participates in a bomber task force mission
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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in-flight refueling specialist completes pre-flight procedures before a bomber task force mission at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 17, 2021. The bomber deployment underscores the U.S. military's commitment to regional security and demonstrates a unique ability to rapidly deploy on short notice. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet and provides the U.S. with a global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes)

The bomber deployment underscores the U.S. military's commitment to regional security and demonstrates a unique ability to rapidly deploy on short notice.
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U.S. Air Force Airmen preflight a KC-135 Stratotanker in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility before a bomber task force mission Jan. 17, 2021. The bomber deployment underscores the U.S. military's commitment to regional security and demonstrates a unique ability to rapidly deploy on short notice. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet and provides the United States with a global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes)

Airmen preflight a KC-135 Stratotanker in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during a bomber task force mission Jan. 17, 2021
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U.S. Air Force Airmen preflight a KC-135 Stratotanker in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during a bomber task force mission Jan. 17, 2021. The bomber deployment underscores the U.S. military's commitment to regional security and demonstrates a unique ability to rapidly deploy on short notice. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet and provides the United States with a global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes)

pilot flies a KC-135R Stratotanker during a bomber task force mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Jan. 17, 2021
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A U.S. Air Force pilot flies a KC-135R Stratotanker during a bomber task force mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Jan. 17, 2021. The bomber deployment underscores the U.S. military's commitment to regional security and demonstrates a unique ability to rapidly deploy on short notice. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet and provides the United States with a global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes)

B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base departs after aerial refueling by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 28th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling squadron in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Jan. 17, 2021.
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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base departs after aerial refueling by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 28th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling squadron in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Jan. 17, 2021. The B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, heavy bomber that is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet and can carry precision-guided conventional ordnance with global reach precision navigation capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Roslyn Ward)

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AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar --

U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, conducted a routine, non-stop mission to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, the second mission of its type in 2021, on Jan. 17. During the flight, the B-52s integrated with regional partner aircraft, demonstrating AFCENT's close working relationships and shared commitment to security and stability.