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

Bomber Task Force Europe wraps up 2 weeks of Ally-led training and integration

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers completed their deployment in support of Bomber Task Force Europe and returned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 22, after participating in two weeks of Allied-led training events designed to advance joint warfighting capability, strengthen cooperation, and improve how

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%

U.S., Allied aircraft fly together over Riga, Latvia – demonstrate readiness and unity

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft and Allied fighter jets flew in formation over the Monument of Freedom in Riga, Latvia, Aug. 19, 2025, as part of Bomber Task Force Europe, demonstrating NATO air forces’ ability to operate together anywhere, anytime. The U.S. B-1B Lancer flew in formation with

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 B-1s arrive in Norway for Bomber Task Force Europe

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and arrived at Ørland Air Base, Norway, on Aug. 9, 2025, to begin Ally-led training operations as part of the latest Bomber Task Force Europe. The deployment empowers U.S. Air Force aircrews to refine tactics, increase

BTF 25-2: B-1B Lancers return to Dyess

B-1B Lancers from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, take off to return to Dyess AFB after completing Bomber Task Force 25-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 9 - 12, 2025.

Behind the Bomber: The team driving operational success

Throughout Bomber Task Force 25-2, Airmen from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron have diligently worked to maintain the health of the B-1B Lancer fleet, keeping the team and aircraft mission-ready and allowing the 9th EBS to excel.

AGE brings the power to BTF 24-2

U.S. Air Force B-1B bombers conclude Bomber Task Force 24-2

During the month-long deployment, which kicked off March 24 the B-1Bs and supporting personnel conducted several missions to train alongside Allies and partners across the European region, including the Czech Republic, Greece, Türkiye, and the U.K.