U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers joined aircraft from Allied nations to conduct
an intercontinental Bomber Task Force redeployment from Luleå-Kallax Air
Base, Sweden, to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., in support of Global
Guardian, on Feb. 29, 2024. At various intervals of the mission across
northern Europe, the bombers were accompanied by an array of aircraft -
including fuelers and fighters - from Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Sweden
and the U.K. Exercise Global Guardian was a culminating event of Bomber Task
Force 24-2, the first strategic bomber deployment under Large Scale Global
Exercise 2024.
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers joined aircraft from Allied nations to conduct
an intercontinental Bomber Task Force redeployment from Luleå-Kallax Air
Base, Sweden, to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., in support of Global
Guardian, on Feb. 29, 2024. At various intervals of the mission across
northern Europe, the bombers were accompanied by an array of aircraft -
including fuelers and fighters - from Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Sweden
and the U.K. Exercise Global Guardian was a culminating event of Bomber Task
Force 24-2, the first strategic bomber deployment under Large Scale Global
Exercise 2024.
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers joined aircraft from Allied nations to conduct
an intercontinental Bomber Task Force redeployment from Luleå-Kallax Air
Base, Sweden, to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., in support of Global
Guardian, on Feb. 29, 2024. At various intervals of the mission across
northern Europe, the bombers were accompanied by an array of aircraft -
including fuelers and fighters - from Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Sweden
and the U.K. Exercise Global Guardian was a culminating event of Bomber Task
Force 24-2, the first strategic bomber deployment under Large Scale Global
Exercise 2024.
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers joined aircraft from Allied nations to conduct
an intercontinental Bomber Task Force redeployment from Luleå-Kallax Air
Base, Sweden, to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., in support of Global
Guardian, on Feb. 29, 2024. At various intervals of the mission across
northern Europe, the bombers were accompanied by an array of aircraft -
including fuelers and fighters - from Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Sweden
and the U.K. Exercise Global Guardian was a culminating event of Bomber Task
Force 24-2, the first strategic bomber deployment under Large Scale Global
Exercise 2024.
LSGE 24 is comprised of multiple exercises designed to strengthen agility and interoperability with Allies and partners. The LSGE 24 series will incorporate nearly 30 wide-ranging exercises and military activities with discrete objectives. Collectively, these activities will highlight America’s robust presence and capabilities alongside Allies, partners and fellow U.S. combatant commands.
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, pose for a group photo alongside Swedish military personnel in front of a B-1B Lancer and two Saab JAS 39 Gripens at Luleå-Kallax Air Base, Sweden, Feb. 26, 2024, during Bomber Task Force 24-2. These BTF missions are representative of the U.S.' extended deterrent commitment to its Allies and partners and enhance regional security. BTF operations provide U.S. leaders with strategic options to assure Allies and partners, while deterring potential adversary aggression across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, pose for a group photo alongside Swedish military personnel in front of a B-1B Lancer and two Saab JAS 39 Gripens at Luleå-Kallax Air Base, Sweden, Feb. 26, 2024, during Bomber Task Force 24-2. BTF operations provide U.S. leaders with strategic options to assure Allies and partners, while deterring potential adversary aggression across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen)
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, takes off at Luleå-Kallax Air Base, Sweden, Feb. 26, 2024, during Bomber Task Force 24-2. These BTF missions are representative of the U.S.' extended deterrent commitment to its Allies and partners and enhance regional security. BTF operations provide U.S. leaders with strategic options to assure Allies and partners, while deterring potential adversary aggression across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen)
First USEUCOM event of Large Scale Global Exercise 24, Allied Spirit, is underway
10:04 AM2/26/2024
Allied Spirit 24 is designed to build interoperability and cooperation between NATO Allies and partners to ensure they can operate as one team across multiple systems.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Kennedy, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft noncommissioned officer in charge, marshals a B-1B Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, to the landing pad during Bomber Task Force 24-2 at Luleå-Kallax Air Base, Sweden, Feb. 23, 2024. The Air Force routinely operates across the globe and remains flexible and agile to respond to the changes in the operational environment. BTF operations provide U.S. leaders with strategic options to assure Allies and partners, while deterring potential adversary aggression across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen)
U.S. bombers arrive in Sweden for Bomber Task Force 24-2
2:23 PM2/23/2024
Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, arrived in Luleå-Kallax Air Base, Sweden, for Bomber Task Force 24-2, Feb. 23, 2024.
220206-N-DH793-1579 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 6, 2022) Elements of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, the ITS Cavour Strike Group and the Charles de Gaulle Carrier Strike Group (TF 473) transit the Mediterranean Sea in formation, Feb. 6, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security, and defend U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bela Chambers)
LSGE 24 is a command-and-control exercise comprised of multiple exercises designed to strengthen agility and interoperability with Allies and partners.