A Danish fighter pilot flies alongside a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress as part of exercise Global Guardian's Bomber Task Force Europe 24-3 deployment, June 20, 2024.

During BTF 24-3, U.S. Airmen and aircraft integrated with NATO Allies and other international partners to synchronize capabilities and assure security commitments across the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. Most notably, the B-52s integrated with the British, Swedish, French, Lithuanian, Polish, German, and Spanish Air Forces.

By Danish Air Force Jun 26, 2024

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USEUCOM Hosts Command and Control Summit

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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.

USEUCOM Hosts Command and Control Summit

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.

USEUCOM Hosts Command and Control Summit

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A Danish fighter pilot flies alongside a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress as part of exercise Global Guardian's Bomber Task Force Europe 24-3 deployment, June 20, 2024.