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By 2nd Lt. Alejandra Angarita 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
Ongoing since 2020, Bomber Task Force missions allow U.S. Strategic Command to regularly test and evaluate the readiness of strategic assets, ensuring the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region while enhancing operational resilience.
The 37th EBS capitalized on opportunities to train in dynamic environments, supporting U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's strategic objectives through integrated all-domain capabilities and mission support.
“The presence of B-1s, long-range strategic bombers, is a crucial demonstration of our commitment to the U.S. National Defense Strategy,” said Lt. Col. Christian Hoover, 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron commander. “Training and operating in highly contested environments enable superior tactics, techniques, and procedures for our Joint and Combined Forces. We are confident in our ability to quickly deploy anytime, anywhere, conducting integrated deterrence to dissuade and defeat aggression.”
The squadron also integrated with the U.S. Navy in a sea mine-warfare exercise, releasing 35 Mk-62 Naval Quickstrike mines.
“The opportunities the 37th EBS had to collaborate in Guam allowed us to assess our capabilities, flexibility, and agility,” said Col. Derek Oakley, 28th Bomb Wing commander. “Our strategic bombers play a critical role in deterrence capabilities. The goal of the Bomber Task Force was to focus on integrating interoperability training in a multi-domain environment, and that’s exactly what they did. I am proud of the lessons learned and the end result, which is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all our Airmen supporting the mission.”