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B-1 flies 10,000th combat mission

Lt. Col. Alejandro Gomez, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron mission team lead and native of Aledo, Texas, walks towards a B-1 prior to take-off here Feb. 26, 2012. The B-1, or “Bone” as it is affectionately known, was initially developed in the 1970s as a strategic bomber and as a replacement to the B-52 Stratofortress. The B-1’s historic 10,000th combat mission was performed in support of ground forces in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon)
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B-1 flies 10,000th combat mission

Capt. Mark Kimball, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircraft commander and native of Bel Air, Md., climbs into a B-1 prior to flight here Feb. 26, 2012. The B-1, or “Bone” as it is affectionately known, performed its first combat mission in December 1998 during Operation Desert Fox. Kimball, deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, was part of the B-1’s historic 10,000th combat mission, which was performed in support of ground forces in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon)
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B-1 flies 10,000th combat mission

Capt. Mark Kimball and Lt. Col. Alejandro Gomez, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron pilots, double-check each other’s gear prior to flight here Feb. 26, 2012. The B-1, or “Bone” as it is affectionately known, performed its first combat mission in December 1998 during Operation Desert Fox. The B-1 flew its 10,000th combat mission in support of operations in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon)
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10,000 B-1 combat sortie

Capt. Laura Hunstock, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron weapon systems officer and native of Bossier City, La., shakes hands with her crew chiefs before the 10,000th combat mission here Feb. 26, 2012. The B-1, or “Bone” as it is affectionately known, performed its first combat mission in December 1998 during Operation Desert Fox. Several upgrades have been made to the B-1 over the last 30 years in order to make it a highly versatile, multi-mission weapon system. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon)
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10,000 B-1 combat sortie

Capt. Laura Hunstock, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron weapon systems officer and native of Bossier City, La., prepares her bags for loading into a B-1 before a mission here Feb. 26, 2012. Hunstock was part of the crew that operated the B-1’s 10,000th combat mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon)
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B-1 flies 10,000th combat mission

Staff Sgt. Marcus Smith and Senior Airman Alex Evans, 9th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, prepare to launch a B-1 here Feb. 26, 2012. Crew chiefs oversee all maintenance on an aircraft and ensure it is mission-ready. Smith is a native of Portsmount, Va., and Evans is a native of Pembroke, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon)
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B-1 flies 10,000th combat mission

Airman 1st Class Bradley Skelton, 9th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit B-1 crew chief and native of Batesville, Ark., does a final pre-flight check on his aircraft here Feb. 26, 2012. Crew chiefs are responsible for the aircraft and its wellbeing, as well ensuring the safety and functionality of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon)
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B-1 flies 10,000th combat mission

A B-1B Lancer sits on the flightline before take-off here Feb. 26, 2012. The base recently had a rain and dirt storm that left aircraft on base extremely dirty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon)
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B-1 flies 10,000th combat mission

Aircrew from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron depart for the aircraft here Feb. 26, 2012. The B-1B Lancer can weigh up to 477,000 pounds at take-off and can fly faster than 900 miles per hour. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon)
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B-1 flies 10,000th combat mission

First Lt. Anh-Vu Nguyen and Lt. Col. Alejandro Gomez, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircrew members, grab their gear before heading to their B-1B Lancer here Feb. 26, 2012. The B-1 is operated by a crew of four, which includes an aircraft commander, copilot, and two weapon systems officers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon)
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B-1 flies 10,000th combat mission

Lt. Col. Alejandro Gomez and Capt. Laura Hunstock, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircrew members, listen to a final brief before heading to their B-1 here Feb. 26, 2012. The B-1, or “Bone” as it is affectionately known, is flown by a crew of four and is able to carry out a number of operational missions and delivers massive quantities of precision and non-precision weapons in support of the warfighter on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon)
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B-1 flies 10,000th combat mission

Lt. Col. Matthew Brooks, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron commander, briefs aircrew prior to flight here Feb. 26, 2012. The B-1, or “Bone” as it is affectionately known, holds almost 50 world records for speed, payload, range, and rate of climb in its class. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon)
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10,000 B-1 combat sortie

First Lt. Anh-Vu Nguyen and Capt. Mark Kimball, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircrew members, listen to a final brief before heading to their B-1B Lancer here Feb. 26, 2012. The B-1 is flown by a crew of four and carries the largest payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force inventory. Its 10,000th combat mission supported troops in Afghanistan.
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B-1 flies 10,000th combat mission

Members of the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron complete final paperwork prior to flight here Feb. 26, 2012. The B-1, or “Bone” as it is affectionately known, performed its first combat mission in December 1998 during Operation Desert Fox. Several upgrades have been made to the B-1 over the last 30 years in order to make it a highly versatile, multi-mission weapon system. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon)
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B-1 flies 10,000th combat mission

Capt. Mark Kimball, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircraft commander and native of Bel Air, Md., adjusts the night vision goggles mount on his helmet in preparation for flight here Feb. 26, 2012. The B-1, or “Bone” as it is affectionately known, is a highly versatile, multi-mission weapon system. The first operational B-1 was delivered to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, in June 1985. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon)
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B-1 flies 10,000th combat mission

Capt. Mark Kimball, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircraft commander and native of Bel Air, Md., tests his mask in preparation for flight here Feb. 26, 2012. The B-1, or “Bone” as it is affectionately known, is a highly versatile, multi-mission weapon system. The aircraft can carry the largest payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force inventory. Its 10,000th combat mission supported troops in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon)
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AFCENT commander joins B-1 crew for holiday sortie

Lt. Gen. David Goldfein (second from left), U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, stands with a B-1 Lancer crew after joining them for a sortie here over the holiday season. The crew members, (from left) Capt. Robert Rauch, Capt. Donavon Davis and Capt. Miranda Brasko, are assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bombing Squadron here and are deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. The B-1B is a long-range, multi-role bomber that can be used for a variety of operational missions. (courtesy photo)
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AFCENT commander joins B-1 crew for holiday sortie

Lt. Gen. David Goldfein (second from left), U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, shares a laugh with a B-1 Lancer crew after joining them for a sortie here over the holiday season. The crew members, (from left) Capt. Robert Rauch, Capt. Donavon Davis and Capt. Miranda Brasko, are assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bombing Squadron here and are deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. The B-1B is a long-range, multi-role bomber that can be used for a variety of operational missions. (courtesy photo)
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Ten years of Operation Enduring Freedom

A B-1B Lancer from the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron takes off on a mission, Oct. 7, 2011, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. In the past decade of operations in Afghanistan, the 34th EBS has achieved several firsts for the B-1B community, to include the first combat Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) drop. The 34th EBS is currently assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Paul Labbe)
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Ten years of Operation Enduring Freedom

A B-1B Lancer from the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron lands after returning from a mission, Oct. 7, 2011, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. October 7, 2011, marked the 10th anniversary of Operation Enduring Freedom in which the B-1B Lancer has played a critical role providing airpower for U.S. and coalition ground forces. The 34th EBS is currently assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Paul Labbe)
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