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U.S. Air Force B-52s complete Bomber Task Force over USCENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron prepares to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during a Bomber Task Force mission, Feb. 20, 2025. U.S. Air Force aerial refueling assets enable the extended range and reach of the strategic bomber fleet to respond to needs from anywhere across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Willis)
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U.S. Air Force B-52s complete Bomber Task Force over USCENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron prepares to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during a Bomber Task Force mission, Feb. 20, 2025. Bombers routinely deploy to the Middle East, European, and Pacific theaters to demonstrate the U.S. military’s ability to rapidly deploy combat power anywhere in the world.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Willis)
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U.S. Air Force B-52s complete Bomber Task Force over USCENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during a Bomber Task Force mission, Feb. 20, 2025. Bomber Task Force missions demonstrate the U.S. military's ability to rapidly deploy combat power anywhere in the world and integrate with Coalition and partner forces to enhance USCENTCOM's ability to promote security and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Willis)
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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, June 14, 2024 during a presence patrol mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The B-52 is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds, at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet, within the atmospheric tropopause, with worldwide precision navigation capability, providing a unique rapid response to senior coalition leaders globally. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Strategic bombers soar across Arabian Peninsula

A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II operated by U.S. Special Operations Command-Central flies ahead of a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base’s 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, June 12, 2024, during a Bomber Task Force mission over U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. U.S. Air Forces Central led the combined effort to integrate with U.S. joint and coalition forces to highlight the critical long-range strategic bomber capability. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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231108-F-VJ532-4113

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker prepares to refuel a U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancer in an undisclosed location on Nov. 8, 2023. The regularly-scheduled Bomber Task Force mission enhances the high-end readiness of the bomber force by advancing interoperability with other regional allies and partners in the USCENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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231108-F-VJ532-1955

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker prepares to refuel a B-1 Lancer within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 8, 2023. The regularly-scheduled Bomber Task Force mission enhances the high-end readiness of the bomber force by advancing interoperability with other regional allies and partners in the USCENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo SSgt Jasmonet Holmes)
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231108-F-VJ532-3230

A U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancer flies in formation with an F-16C Fighting Falcon escort over the Red Sea as part of a regularly-scheduled Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Nov. 8, 2023. BTF operations are routinely conducted across the world, showcasing the Air Force's unique ability to rapidly field and deploy forces at any time as part of the Agile Combat Employment concept. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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US, partners conduct Middle East BTF through air, land and sea

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Sydney Lesar, 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, flies in support of a Bomber Task Force mission within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept 4, 2022. BTF Missions demonstrate the U.S.’ commitment to regional security and stability by showing how the U.S. will decisively respond to threats against the U.S., coalition and partner forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
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US, partners conduct Middle East BTF through air, land and sea

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, during a Bomber Task Force mission, over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 4, 2022. BTF Missions demonstrate the U.S.’s commitment to regional security and stability by showing how the U.S. will decisively respond to threats against the U.S., coalition and partner forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
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US, partners conduct Middle East BTF through air, land and sea

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, during a Bomber Task Force mission, over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 4, 2022. During the BTF, two B-52H Stratofortresses, along with other U.S. aircraft, conducted theater integration training with a variety of coalition and partner ally aircraft to demonstrate readiness and strengthen ties within the USCENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
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US, partners conduct Middle East BTF through air, land and sea

U.S. Air Force Captain Rachael Kelly, 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot flies in support of a Bomber Task Force mission over U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept 4, 2022. BTF Missions demonstrate the U.S.’s commitment to regional security and stability by showing how the U.S. will decisively respond to threats against the U.S., coalition and partner forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
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US, partners conduct Middle East BTF through air, land and sea

Airman 1st Class Lahjahniek Ramdene, 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron aerial refueling specialist, secures an aircrew escape hatch on a KC-135 Stratotanker before a Bomber Task Force mission, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept 4, 2022. BTF missions demonstrate the U.S.’s commitment to regional security and stability by showing how the U.S. will decisively respond to threats against U.S., coalition and partner forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
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US, partners conduct Middle East BTF through air, land and sea

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, conducts a Bomber Task Force mission with coalition and regional partners across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 4, 2022. U.S. bombers offer a rapid response capability for the USCENTCOM theater to deter conflict while credibly demonstrating the U.S.'s ability to address a global security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Fultz)
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US, partners conduct Middle East BTF through air, land and sea

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, conducts aerial operations during a Bomber Task Force mission within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 4, 2022. U.S. bombers offer a rapid response capability for the USCENTCOM theater to deter conflict while credibly demonstrating the U.S.'s ability to address a global security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Fultz)
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US, partners conduct Middle East BTF through air, land and sea

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, conducts a Bomber Task Force mission with coalition and regional partners across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Sept. 4, 2022. Two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft guided theater integration training with a variety of coalition and partner ally aircraft to demonstrate readiness and strengthen regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Fultz)
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US, partners conduct Middle East BTF through air, land and sea

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, approaches a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for air refueling support, during a Bomber Task Force mission, over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 4, 2022. BTF missions demonstrate the U.S.’s commitment to regional security and stability by showing how the U.S. will decisively respond to threats against U.S., coalition and partner forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Bowman)
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US, partners conduct Middle East BTF through air, land and sea

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, approaches a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for air refueling support, during a Bomber Task Force mission, over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 4, 2022. BTF missions demonstrate the U.S.’s commitment to regional security and stability by showing how the U.S. will decisively respond to threats against U.S., coalition and partner forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Bowman)
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US, partners conduct Middle East BTF through air, land and sea

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, approaches a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for air refueling support, during a Bomber Task Force mission, over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 4, 2022. During the BTF, two B-52H Stratofortresses, along with other U.S. aircraft, conducted theater integration training with a variety of coalition and partner ally aircraft to demonstrate readiness and strengthen ties within the USCENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Bowman)
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US, partners conduct Middle East BTF through air, land and sea

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, approaches a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for air refueling support, during a Bomber Task Force mission, over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 4, 2022. The bombers’ flight originated at Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford, England, and flew over the Eastern Mediterranean, Arabian Peninsula and Red Sea before departing the region showcasing the strategic capability U.S. bombers provide in helping maintain stability in the USCENTCOM theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Bowman)
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