Bomber refueling over Atlantic demonstrates strategic presence

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, to receive fuel over the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 7, 2024. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

By Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell , 100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk, United Kingdom Feb 09, 2024

Download full-resolution image

KC-135

RAF Mildenhall

Whiteman Air Force Base

b-2

B-2 Spirit

strategic bomber presence

Stratotanker

100th Air Refueling Wing

509th Bomb Wing

Press Release - US assets depart for DEFENDER 25 exercise alongside Allies and partners

Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness, DEFENDER 25, is a large-scale U.S. Army exercise that tests how quickly, and effectively American troops can deploy to Europe and defend the Eastern Flank with NATO Allies and partners.

B-52s conduct first live weapons drop in Sweden since nation joined NATO

The mission also included a low-formation flyover of the Swedish Parliament to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Sweden’s accession to NATO.

‘FORTRESS HAIL’ mission bolsters U.S. lethality alongside NATO Allies

Bomber Task Force missions like FORTRESS HAIL demonstrate the ability to integrate seamlessly with mission partners, strengthening readiness and lethality.

Press Release - US assets depart for DEFENDER 25 exercise alongside Allies and partners

B-52s conduct first live weapons drop in Sweden since nation joined NATO

The mission also included a low-formation flyover of the Swedish Parliament to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Sweden’s accession to NATO.

‘FORTRESS HAIL’ mission bolsters U.S. lethality alongside NATO Allies

Bomber Task Force missions like FORTRESS HAIL demonstrate the ability to integrate seamlessly with mission partners, strengthening readiness and lethality.

Press Release - US assets depart for DEFENDER 25 exercise alongside Allies and partners

B-52s conduct first live weapons drop in Sweden since nation joined NATO

The mission also included a low-formation flyover of the Swedish Parliament to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Sweden’s accession to NATO.

‘FORTRESS HAIL’ mission bolsters U.S. lethality alongside NATO Allies

Bomber Task Force missions like FORTRESS HAIL demonstrate the ability to integrate seamlessly with mission partners, strengthening readiness and lethality.

United States European Command

United States European Command

Bomber refueling over Atlantic demonstrates strategic presence