• BTF: 9th EBS completes an engine change

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron swap an engine on a B-1B Lancer during a bomber task force deployment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2025. Completing heavy maintenance in a deployed environment proves Airmen can sustain a high level of readiness and

  • BTF: 9th EBS performs historic weapons load

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, loaded GBU-54 bombs during a bomber task force weapons load at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 10, 2025. Marking the first-ever B-1B Lancer munitions load in mainland Japan, the event underscored total force integration and enhanced

  • BTF 26-1: 9th EBS B-1B Lancers arrive in Japan

    A Bomber Task Force deployment of U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers, Airmen and support equipment from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, arrived at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 17, 2025, to support Pacific Air Forces’ training efforts with Allies, partners, and joint forces and strategic

  • 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%

  • 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.