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250217-F-WB681-1111

U.S. Air Force and Army joint terminal attack controllers review a strike at a range in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 17, 2025. JTACs communicated with a B-52H Stratofortress and partner nation fighter escorts to demonstrate the capability of the U.S. bomber force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anneliese Kaiser)
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250217-F-WB681-1170

A U.S. Army operator from U.S. Army Special Operations Command reviews a strike at a range in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 17, 2025. JTACs communicated with a B-52H Stratofortress and partner nation fighter escorts tasked with safeguarding the region from adversary aggression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anneliese Kaiser)
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250217-F-WB681-1038

A U.S. Air Force joint terminal attack controller calls in coordinates to a B-52H Stratofortress for a strike at a range in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 17, 2025. USCENTCOM routinely flies a variety of aircraft through the region to demonstrate the U.S. commitment to regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anneliese Kaiser)
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US B-52s bring region together through Middle East Presence Patrol

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors fly alongside a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress above the Arabian Gulf, March 29, 2022. The presence of the B-52H and F-22s showcased U.S. Central Command's ability to deliver combat airpower at a moment's notice, as well as its commitment to partners and regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jerreht Harris)
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You deploy it, we pack it; 23rd EBS parachute shop

Airman 1st Class Aaron Slack, 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, disassembles an HGU-55/P helmet on June 11, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. As an AFE apprentice, Slack is responsible for disassembling, inspecting, cleaning and re-assembling the aircrew helmets before and after each use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kylee Gardner)
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You deploy it, we pack it; 23rd EBS parachute shop

Airman 1st Class Aaron Slack, 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, disassembles an HGU-55/P helmet on June 11, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. As an AFE apprentice, Slack is responsible for disassembling, inspecting, cleaning and re-assembling the aircrew helmets before and after each use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kylee Gardner)
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You deploy it, we pack it; 23rd EBS parachute shop

Airman 1st Class Aaron Slack, 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, repairs a hole in a drag parachute June 11, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The AFE Airmen are responsible for patching and repairing any holes or rips in the parachutes before they are used again on a B-52 Stratofortress during landing procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kylee Gardner)
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You deploy it, we pack it; 23rd EBS parachute shop

Airman 1st Class Aaron Slack, 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, ties off the cords of a parachute deployment bag June 11, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. After the parachutes are packed into deployment bags, they are attached to a B-52 Stratofortress, to be used during landing procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kylee Gardner)
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You deploy it, we pack it; 23rd EBS parachute shop

Senior Airman Brendan Robinson, 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, prepares to pack a drag parachute June 11, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. A single drag parachute is used approximately 90 times on the B-52 Stratofortress before it is decommissioned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kylee Gardner)
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You deploy it, we pack it; 23rd EBS parachute shop

Airman 1st Class Aaron Slack, 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, tightens the cords of a parachute deployment bag June 11, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. After the parachutes are packed into deployment bags, they are installed into a B-52 Stratofortress prior to take-off. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kylee Gardner)
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You deploy it, we pack it; 23rd EBS parachute shop

Airman 1st Class Aaron Slack, 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, and Senior Airman Brendan Robinson, 23rd EBS AFE journeyman, pack a B-52 Stratofortress drag parachute June 11, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. After each landing, the parachute is inspected for tears, burns, broken threads and holes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kylee Gardner)
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You deploy it, we pack it; 23rd EBS parachute shop

Airman 1st Class Aaron Slack, 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, and Senior Airman Brendan Robinson, 23rd EBS AFE journeyman, pack a drag parachute June 11, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Compressing the 180-pound drag chute requires a lot of force, so Airmen use their full body weight to compact it into a deployment bag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kylee Gardner)
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You deploy it, we pack it; 23rd EBS parachute shop

Airman 1st Class Aaron Slack, 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, and Senior Airman Brendan Robinson, 23rd EBS AFE journeyman, fold a drag parachute June 11, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The drag parachute is used when the B-52 Stratofortress lands, to reduce the wear and tear of the ceramic brake pads, increasing the pads’ life span. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kylee Gardner)
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380th AEW launches to support BTF

U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron fly a KC-10 Extender in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Dec. 10, 2020. The KC-10 Extender delivers U.S. Air Forces Central a global reach air refueling capability to support joint and partner nation air assets throughout the U.S. CENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes)
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380th AEW launches to support BTF

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress pulls up behind a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during an aerial refueling in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Dec. 10, 2020. A pair of B-52s assigned to the Barksdale Air Force Base-headquartered 2nd Bomb Wing operated in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility with other U.S. Air Force and regional partner aircraft in the second mission in as many months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes)
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Bomber Task Force conducts first AOR mission

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron takes off from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 12, 2019. This was the first mission of the Bomber Task Force deployed to U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in order to defend American forces and interests in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)
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Bomber Task Force brings unique capabilities

A U.S. B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron is parked on the ramp at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 9, 2019. The B-52H supports stability in the region by providing its unique capabilities to the dynamic defense posture. This aircraft is part of the Bomber Task Force deployed to U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in order to defend American forces and interests in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keifer Bowes)
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Bomber Task Force

A U.S. B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron comes in for a landing at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 9, 2019. The 18-nation air coalition consists of numerous precision strike aircraft, and the B-52Hs bring unique capabilities to the theater. This aircraft is part of the Bomber Task Force deployed to U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in order to defend American forces and interests in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Gardner)
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Bomber Task Force

Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspect a B-52H Stratofortress that arrived at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 9, 2019. The B-52H supports stability in the region by providing its unique capabilities to the dynamic defense posture. This aircraft is part of the Bomber Task Force deployed to U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in order to defend American forces and interests in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Gardner)
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Bomber Task Force brings unique capabilities

A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., touches down at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 9, 2019. The 18-nation air coalition consists of numerous precision strike aircraft, and the B-52Hs bring unique capabilities to the theater. This aircraft is part of the Bomber Task Force deployed to U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in order to defend American forces and interests in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keifer Bowes)
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