• B-1B Lancer conducts hot pit refuel at Lajes Field

    A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron stopped for a hot-pit refuel while supporting a Bomber Task Force Europe mission at Lajes Field, Azores, Aug. 22, 2025. Hot-pit refueling allows aircraft to stay in the air longer, providing fuel to the fight and

  • U.S., Allied aircraft sharpen readiness in Norway

    Three U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed in support of Bomber Task Force Europe at Ørland, Norway, Aug. 12, 2025. The bombers, assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, deployed with a total force integration team composed of roughly 30%

  • Dyess Total Force maintenance team drives BTF success in Norway

    U.S. Air Force Maintenance Airmen deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, are currently supporting Bomber Task Force Europe at Ørland Air Base, Norway. Comprised of both active-duty and reserve personnel, this Total Force maintenance team's expertise is critical to ensuring the B-1B Lancer's

  • 345th EBS supports BTF operations in Norway

    Three U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron are supporting Bomber Task Force Europe in Ørland Air Base, Norway. The 345th EBS is comprised of Reserve Citizen Airman from the 489th Bomb Group and active-duty Airmen from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base,

  • Dyess OST sharpens the 28th BGS through specialized training

    Physical Training Leaders from the 28th Bomber Generation Squadron recently leveled up their expertise thanks to the Dyess Operational Support Team. This hands-on training covered injury prevention, risk mitigation, and nutritional guidance, ensuring our Airmen are ready for anything.