Video by Master Sgt. Chris Hibben | Minot Air Force Base | 03.20.2025
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, deployed to RAF Fairford, England, from Feb. 11 to March 17, 2025, for Bomber Task Force 25-2. The deployment enhanced interoperability with NATO allies and partners through strategic deterrence flights and joint exercises across Europe. B-52H Stratofortresses integrated with allied air forces,......
Video by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly | Minot Air Force Base | 03.17.2025
Crew chiefs from the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, complete preflight check on a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft, at RAF Fairford, England, Mar. 17, 2025. BTF missions enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness proficiency, and validate our always-ready, global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly)...
Video by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly | Minot Air Force Base | 03.14.2025
U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft pilots from the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, perform aerial refuelings over Europe during Bomber Task Force 25-2 on Feb. 24, 2025. BTF 25-2 demonstrates cooperation, collaboration, integration, and solidarity to promote peace and security. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly)...
Video by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller | Minot Air Force Base | 03.11.2025
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, prepare for exercise VIKING NEBULA in support of Bomber Task Force 25-2 at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, March 11, 2025. Air and ground crews conduct pre-flight checks, maintenance, and mission planning to enhance operational readiness and strengthen regional security alongside NATO allies and partners. (U.S. Air......
Video by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller | Minot Air Force Base | 03.07.2025
U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron integrate with Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons and Italian JTACs during exercise SPARTAN MACE in support of Bomber Task Force 25-2, over the U.S. European Command of responsibility, March 7, 2025. The training mission enhanced close air support coordination, reinforcing NATO interoperability and......
Video by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller | Minot Air Force Base | 03.07.2025
U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron integrate with Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons and Italian JTACs during exercise SPARTAN MACE in support of Bomber Task Force 25-2, over U.S. European Command area of responsibility, March 7, 2025. The training mission enhanced close air support coordination, reinforcing NATO interoperability and......
Video by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller | Minot Air Force Base | 03.03.2025
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron conduct exercise Onyx Cross during the Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment over Europe, March 3, 2025. Integrated operations with NATO Allies and partners are critical to the Alliance’s ability to reinforce an extended network of like-minded nations capable of decisively meeting the defense challenges of today and tomorrow.......
Video by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller | Minot Air Force Base | 02.27.2025
U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses taxi and take off at RAF Fairford, England, as Airmen and support crews continue Bomber Task Force 25-2 operations, Feb. 27, 2025. These missions enhance interoperability with NATO allies and partners, demonstrating global strike capabilities and readiness. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)...