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ANDERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (March 23, 2023) Sea Dragon anti-submarine warfare (ASW) competition participants pose for a group photo after the “Dragon Belt” was awarded to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) for earning the highest average score all given ASW criteria, March 23. Participating nations include Royal Canadian Air Force, Indian Navy, JMSDF, Republic of Korea Navy, and the United States. Sea Dragon is a U.S.-led, multinational exercise designed to practice and discuss anti-submarine warfare tactics to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tiffany Savoie)

April 6, 2023

Canada, India, Japan, Korea, and the U.S. Complete Multilateral Guam-Based Exercise Sea Dragon 2023

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — The U.S. Navy and four allied and partner nations concluded operations for the annual, multi-national exercise Sea Dragon 2023, March 29.Sea Dragon is a U.S.-led, multinational exercise designed to practice and discuss anti-submarine warfare tactics to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in

BTF missions support national security objectives through the speed, flexibility, and readiness of our strategic bombers.

April 3, 2023

B-52s Deploy to Andersen for Bomber Task Force Deployment

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — Over 210 Airmen and four B-52 bombers assigned to the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, on March 30th, 2023, conducting Bomber Task Force missions in support of Pacific Air Forces training efforts with allies, partners and joint forces.The BTF operations support USINDOPACOM

Six people dropping shovels into ceremonial earth

April 3, 2023

F.E. Warren breaks ground on new helicopter, TRF facility

F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. — Members of multiple agencies and units came together to break ground on the new combined helicopter and tactical response force facility outside the Army Aviation Support Center on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, March 31, 2023.

A team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test reentry vehicle at 11:01 P.M. Pacific Time Feb. 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. This test launch is part of routine and periodic activities intended to demonstrate that the United States' nuclear deterrent is safe, secure, reliable and effective to deter twenty-first century threats and reassure allies(U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Landon Gunsauls)

April 3, 2023

Planned Minuteman III test launches validate reliability of ICBM force

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Members of Air Force Global Strike Command’s missile community regularly participate in intercontinental ballistic missile operational test launches, called Glory Trips, to validate the safety, security and reliability of the Minuteman III ICBM force. The next operational test launch, GT 246, is currently scheduled for the third week in April, and planning and preparation for this mission began more than a year in advance.

A B-52H Stratofortess assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron land at Morón Air Base, Spain, Mar. 22, 2023. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility of our forces to address a global security environment that is more diverse and uncertain than at any other time in recent history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

March 30, 2023

Bomber Task Force 23-2: World Famous Bomber Barons Return from Bomber Task Force Europe 23-2

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers and Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, operating out of Morón Air Base, Spain, returned home on March 25, 2023.

Maintainers from the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshall a B-1B Lancer into position after it returns from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, March 24, 2023.

March 27, 2023

Raiders at Red Flag 23-2

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — The 37th Bomb Squadron from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, participated in Red Flag 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, on March 12th-24th, 2023.

U.S. and Republic of Korea Enhance Combat Readiness with Combined Air Training

March 20, 2023

U.S. and Republic of Korea Enhance Combat Readiness with Combined Air Training

USAG Humphreys, Republic of Korea -- The Republic of Korea (ROK) and U.S. conducted a combined aerial exercise in conjunction with the deployment of U.S. B-1B Strategic Bombers to the Korean peninsula on March 19, which was the 7th day of the Freedom Shield 23 exercise which began on March 13.In the latest U.S.-ROK combined air training event, ROK

A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flies over Norway during a Bomber Task Force mission March 16, 2023. BTF missions familiarize aircrew with air bases and operations in different geographic combatant command areas of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright)

March 20, 2023

Bomber Task Force 23-2: Global Reach

MORÓN AIR BASE, SPAIN — MORÓN AIR BASE, SPAIN – This week the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, operating out of Morón Air Base, Spain, performed missions in three different areas of responsibility.

Photo of Airman checking out a B-52

March 20, 2023

Homegrown innovation: 343rd Bomb Squadron leads Exercise SOUTHERN EDGE

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Members of the 307th Bomb Wing and Air Force Special Operations Command integrated with special operations forces from Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom during Exercise SOUTHERN EDGE here March 10-17, 2023.

An airman assigned to the 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit performs an oxygen refill on a B52-H Stratofortress at Morón Air Base, Spain, Mar. 10, 2023. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. (U.S. Air Force by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

March 10, 2023

Bomber Task Force 23-2: Maintaining the Task Force

MORÓN AIR BASE, SPAIN — MORÓN AIR BASE, SPAIN – The 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit out of Morón Air Base, Spain, has been working 24/7 to ensure the readiness of the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron’s assets.