Photo by Airman Quentin Marx | 28th Bomb Wing | 05.11.2020
A maintainer from the 28th Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., greets a 34th Bomb Squadron aviator following a nearly 24-hour round-trip mission to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility May 11, 2020. Bomber Task Force operations are intended to demonstrate America’s commitment to the collective defense of the NATO alliance.......
Photo by Airman Quentin Marx | 28th Bomb Wing | 05.11.2020
A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., taxis to a parking area following a nearly 24-hour non-stop Bomber Task Force mission to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility May 11, 2020. The U.S. maintains the capability, readiness, and will to defend interests globally, and will work closely with allies and partners to quickly and decisively......
Photo by Airman Quentin Marx | 28th Bomb Wing | 05.11.2020
A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., touches down after a nearly 24-hour Bomber Task Force mission to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility May 11, 2020. These long-range B-1B missions demonstrate the U.S. Air Force’s global strike capacity and ability to deliver precision-guided ordnance against any adversary - anytime, anywhere.......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Hailey Staker | 28th Bomb Wing | 05.10.2020
B-1B Lancer aviators assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., review mission plans at a step briefing prior to a Bomber Task Force mission to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility May 10, 2020. The U.S. maintains the capability, readiness, and will to defend interests globally, and will work closely with allies and partners to quickly and decisively......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Hailey Staker | 28th Bomb Wing | 05.10.2020
Prepared flight equipment sits at the 34th Bomb Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., while B-1B Lancer aviators attend a step briefing prior to a Bomber Task Force mission to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility May 10, 2020. These long-range, long-duration B-1B missions demonstrate the U.S. Air Force’s global strike capacity and ability to deliver precision-guided......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Hailey Staker | 28th Bomb Wing | 05.10.2020
A 34th Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer takes off from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., for a Bomber Task Force mission to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility May 10, 2020. BTF missions are representative of the U.S. commitment to integrate with NATO and allied partners to ensure regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hailey Staker)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Hailey Staker | 28th Bomb Wing | 05.10.2020
A 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief speaks with B-1B Lancer aircrew from the 34th Bomb Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., during a pre-flight maintenance check prior to a Bomber Task Force mission to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility May 10, 2020. BTF missions provide opportunities to work and train with U.S. allies and partners, while strengthening......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Hailey Staker | 28th Bomb Wing | 05.10.2020
A crew chief assigned to the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., conducts pre-flight maintenance on a B-1B Lancer prior to a Bomber Task Force mission to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility May 10, 2020. BTF missions enhance the readiness and training necessary for bomber forces to respond to any contingency or challenge across the globe. (U.S.......
