RFK81W6A–B-52 Stratofortress Deployment to United Kingdom
RMMMC1YW–A B-52 Stratofortress flies over RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 26, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the United Kingdom helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s forward operating location for bombers. The deployment will also include joint and allied training to improve bomber interoperability. Training with joint partners, allied nations and other U.S. Air Force units contributes to our ready and postured forces and enables us to build enduring and strategic relationships necessary to confront a broad range of global challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staf
RMPW858E–Aircrew retrieve their gear from a B-52 Stratofortress on RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 26, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the United Kingdom helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s forward operating location for bombers. The deployment will also include joint and allied training to improve bomber interoperability. Training with joint partners, allied nations and other U.S. Air Force units contributes to our ready and postured forces and enables us to build enduring and strategic relationships necessary to confront a broad range of global challenges.
RFK81WAR–B-52 Stratofortress Deployment to United Kingdom
RMMMC201–Aircrew retrieve their gear from a B-52 Stratofortress on Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 26, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the United Kingdom helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s forward operating location for bombers. The deployment will also include joint and allied training to improve bomber interoperability. Training with joint partners, allied nations and other U.S. Air Force units contributes to our ready and postured forces and enables us to build enduring and strategic relationships necessary to confront a broad range of global challenge
RMPW6B9P–An Airman from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit change a drive generator on a B-52 Stratofortress at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 20, 2017. Drive generators must be changed if they overheat during a flight. The change takes around six hours to complete and will ensure continued power for B-52 electrical systems.
RFK81W9P–B-52 Stratofortress Deployment to United Kingdom
RMMMA0CH–Maintainers from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit remove a panel from a B-52 Stratofortress while deployed to Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 26, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the United Kingdom helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s forward operating location for bombers. The deployment will also include joint and allied training to improve bomber interoperability. Training with joint partners, allied nations and other U.S. Air Force units contributes to our ready and postured forces and enables us to build enduring and strategic relationships n
RMPW858F–Aircrew retrieve their gear from a B-52 Stratofortress on RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 26, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the United Kingdom helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s forward operating location for bombers. The deployment will also include joint and allied training to improve bomber interoperability. Training with joint partners, allied nations and other U.S. Air Force units contributes to our ready and postured forces and enables us to build enduring and strategic relationships necessary to confront a broad range of global challenges.
RFK81W9R–B-52 Stratofortress Deployment to United Kingdom
RMMMA0DR–2nd Maintenance Squadron fuels Airmen refuel a B-52 upon landing at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 25, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RFKAPPJK–A B-52 Stratofortress taxis for a takeoff at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 22, 2017.
RMPW7KJK–Maintainers from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit remove a panel from a B-52 Stratofortress while deployed to Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 26, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the United Kingdom helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s forward operating location for bombers. The deployment will also include joint and allied training to improve bomber interoperability. Training with joint partners, allied nations and other U.S. Air Force units contributes to our ready and postured forces and enables us to build enduring and strategic relationships n
RFKAPPJD–A B-52 Stratofortress takes off from Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 25, 2017.
RMMMC1YX–A B-52 Stratofortress taxis to a parking spot at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 26, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the United Kingdom helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s forward operating location for bombers. The deployment will also include joint and allied training to improve bomber interoperability. Training with joint partners, allied nations and other U.S. Air Force units contributes to our ready and postured forces and enables us to build enduring and strategic relationships necessary to confront a broad range of global challenges. (U.S. Air For
RMPW858G–Aircrew retrieve their gear from a B-52 Stratofortress on Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 26, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the United Kingdom helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s forward operating location for bombers. The deployment will also include joint and allied training to improve bomber interoperability. Training with joint partners, allied nations and other U.S. Air Force units contributes to our ready and postured forces and enables us to build enduring and strategic relationships necessary to confront a broad range of global challenge
RMMMC1YY–Aircrew retrieve their gear from a B-52 Stratofortress on RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 26, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the United Kingdom helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s forward operating location for bombers. The deployment will also include joint and allied training to improve bomber interoperability. Training with joint partners, allied nations and other U.S. Air Force units contributes to our ready and postured forces and enables us to build enduring and strategic relationships necessary to confront a broad range of global challenges. (U.S
RMPW7KKD–2nd Maintenance Squadron fuels Airmen refuel a B-52 upon landing at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 25, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment.
RMMMC200–Aircrew retrieve their gear from a B-52 Stratofortress on RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 26, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the United Kingdom helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s forward operating location for bombers. The deployment will also include joint and allied training to improve bomber interoperability. Training with joint partners, allied nations and other U.S. Air Force units contributes to our ready and postured forces and enables us to build enduring and strategic relationships necessary to confront a broad range of global challenges. (U.S
RMPW7KKC–A B-52 Stratofortress taxis for a takeoff at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 22, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment.
RMMMC1YR–Maintainers from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit remove a panel from a B-52 Stratofortress while deployed to RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 26, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the United Kingdom helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s forward operating location for bombers. The deployment will also include joint and allied training to improve bomber interoperability. Training with joint partners, allied nations and other U.S. Air Force units contributes to our ready and postured forces and enables us to build enduring and strategic relationships necessar
RMPW858B–A B-52 Stratofortress flies over RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 26, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the United Kingdom helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s forward operating location for bombers. The deployment will also include joint and allied training to improve bomber interoperability. Training with joint partners, allied nations and other U.S. Air Force units contributes to our ready and postured forces and enables us to build enduring and strategic relationships necessary to confront a broad range of global challenges.
RMMMC1YT–A B-52 Stratofortress flies over RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 26, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the United Kingdom helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s forward operating location for bombers. The deployment will also include joint and allied training to improve bomber interoperability. Training with joint partners, allied nations and other U.S. Air Force units contributes to our ready and postured forces and enables us to build enduring and strategic relationships necessary to confront a broad range of global challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staf
RMMMA0DT–A B-52 Stratofortress takes off from Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 25, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPW6B9J–Airmen from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit change a drive generator on a B-52 Stratofortress at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 20, 2017. Drive generators must be changed if they overheat during a flight. The change takes around six hours to complete and will ensure continued power for B-52 electrical systems.
RMMMA0DP–A B-52 Stratofortress takes off from Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 25, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPW7KJR–Tech. Sgt. Jason Landgraff, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, changes a drive generator on a B-52 Stratofortress at Faiford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 20, 2017. Drive generators must be changed if they overheat during a flight. The change takes around six hours to complete and will ensure continued power for B-52 electrical systems.
RMMMA0DM–A B-52 Stratofortress takes off the runway at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 22, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPW7KKA–A B-52 Stratofortress aircrew poses for a photo after landing at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 22, 2017. The aircrew participated in SERPENTEX 17, a coalition exercise that brought teams together from the U.S., U.K., France and Canada.
RMMMA0DK–A B-52 Stratofortress aircrew poses for a photo after landing at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 22, 2017. The aircrew participated in SERPENTEX 17, a coalition exercise that brought teams together from the U.S., U.K., France and Canada. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPW6B9R–Tech. Sgt. Jason Landgraff, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, assists in the change of a drive generator on a B-52 Stratofortress at Faiford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 20, 2017. Drive generators must be changed if they overheat during a flight. The change takes around six hours to complete and will ensure continued power for B-52 electrical systems.
RMMMA0DN–A B-52 Stratofortress taxis for a takeoff at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 22, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMMMC20E–Senior Airman Denzel Henderson, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit electrical and environmental systems technician, changes a drive generator on a B-52 Stratofortress at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 20, 2017. Drive generators must be changed if they overheat during a flight. The change takes around six hours to complete and will ensure continued power for B-52 electrical systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPW7KKB–A B-52 Stratofortress takes off the runway at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 22, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment.
RMMMC20D–Airmen from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit change a drive generator on a B-52 Stratofortress at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 20, 2017. Drive generators must be changed if they overheat during a flight. The change takes around six hours to complete and will ensure continued power for B-52 electrical systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPW7KKF–A B-52 Stratofortress takes off from Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 25, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment.
RMMMC20C–Airmen from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare to change a drive generator on a B-52 Stratofortress at Faiford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 20, 2017. Drive generators must be changed if they overheat during a flight. The change takes around six hours to complete and will ensure continued power for B-52 electrical systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPW858Y–Airmen from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare to change a drive generator on a B-52 Stratofortress at Faiford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 20, 2017. Drive generators must be changed if they overheat during a flight. The change takes around six hours to complete and will ensure continued power for B-52 electrical systems.
RMMMC20F–Airmen from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit change a drive generator on a B-52 Stratofortress at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 20, 2017. Drive generators must be changed if they overheat during a flight. The change takes around six hours to complete and will ensure continued power for B-52 electrical systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPW7KKE–A B-52 Stratofortress takes off from Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 25, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment.
RMMMC20H–An Airman from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit change a drive generator on a B-52 Stratofortress at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 20, 2017. Drive generators must be changed if they overheat during a flight. The change takes around six hours to complete and will ensure continued power for B-52 electrical systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPW6B9M–Senior Airman Denzel Henderson, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit electrical and environmental systems technician, changes a drive generator on a B-52 Stratofortress at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 20, 2017. Drive generators must be changed if they overheat during a flight. The change takes around six hours to complete and will ensure continued power for B-52 electrical systems.
RMMMC20G–Tech. Sgt. Jason Landgraff, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, assists in the change of a drive generator on a B-52 Stratofortress at Faiford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 20, 2017. Drive generators must be changed if they overheat during a flight. The change takes around six hours to complete and will ensure continued power for B-52 electrical systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPW858A–Maintainers from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit remove a panel from a B-52 Stratofortress while deployed to RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 26, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the United Kingdom helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s forward operating location for bombers. The deployment will also include joint and allied training to improve bomber interoperability. Training with joint partners, allied nations and other U.S. Air Force units contributes to our ready and postured forces and enables us to build enduring and strategic relationships necessar
RMMMA0CP–Tech. Sgt. Jason Landgraff, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, changes a drive generator on a B-52 Stratofortress at Faiford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 20, 2017. Drive generators must be changed if they overheat during a flight. The change takes around six hours to complete and will ensure continued power for B-52 electrical systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMMM8Y42–A B-52 Stratofortress is marshalled to a parking spot at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 14, 2017. The B-52 is scheduled to conduct theater integration, flying training, and joint and allied training to improve bomber interoperability. Allied training will also include participation in exercise SERPENTEX, a French Air Command-led exercise that will focus on training aircrew and JTACs in their Air Land integration mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPW858C–A B-52 Stratofortress flies over RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 26, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the United Kingdom helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s forward operating location for bombers. The deployment will also include joint and allied training to improve bomber interoperability. Training with joint partners, allied nations and other U.S. Air Force units contributes to our ready and postured forces and enables us to build enduring and strategic relationships necessary to confront a broad range of global challenges.
RMMM8Y40–A B-52 Stratofortress arrives at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 14, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the U.K. helps exercise RAF Fairford and U.S. Air forces in Europe’s forward operating location for bombers. The B-52 is scheduled to conduct theater integration, flying training, and joint and allied training to improve bomber interoperability. Allied training will also include participation in exercise SERPENTEX, a French Air Command-led exercise that will focus on training aircrew and JTACs in their Air Land integration mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjam
RMPW858D–A B-52 Stratofortress taxis to a parking spot at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 26, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the United Kingdom helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s forward operating location for bombers. The deployment will also include joint and allied training to improve bomber interoperability. Training with joint partners, allied nations and other U.S. Air Force units contributes to our ready and postured forces and enables us to build enduring and strategic relationships necessary to confront a broad range of global challenges.
RMMM8Y3P–A B-52 Stratofortress from the 20th Bomb Squadron arrives at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 14, 2017. The B-52 is scheduled to conduct theater integration, flying training, and joint and allied training to improve bomber interoperability. Allied training will also include participation in exercise SERPENTEX, a French Air Command-led exercise that will focus on training aircrew and JTACs in their Air Land integration mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPW6B9N–Airmen from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit change a drive generator on a B-52 Stratofortress at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 20, 2017. Drive generators must be changed if they overheat during a flight. The change takes around six hours to complete and will ensure continued power for B-52 electrical systems.
RMMM8Y48–A B-52 Stratofortress arrives at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 14, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the U.K. helps exercise RAF Fairford and U.S. Air forces in Europe’s forward operating location for bombers. The B-52 is scheduled to conduct theater integration, flying training, and joint and allied training to improve bomber interoperability. Allied training will also include participation in exercise SERPENTEX, a French Air Command-led exercise that will focus on training aircrew and JTACs in their Air Land integration mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjam
RMPW858M–A drogue chute deploys from a B-52 Stratofortress upon llanding at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 19, 2017. The reusable chutes are dropped from the aircraft upon taxiing to be inspected and repacked.
RMMM8Y44–A B-52 Stratofortress is marshalled to a parking spot at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 14, 2017. The B-52 is scheduled to conduct theater integration, flying training, and joint and allied training to improve bomber interoperability. Allied training will also include participation in exercise SERPENTEX, a French Air Command-led exercise that will focus on training aircrew and JTACs in their Air Land integration mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPW858T–Aircrew flight equipment Airmen from the 2nd Operations Support Squadron prepare a drogue chute for repacking at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 19. 2017. Chutes are deployed from the rear of a B-52 Stratofortress upon landing on the flightline after a mission.
RMMM8Y3M–A B-52 Stratofortress lands on the runway at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 14, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the U.K. helps exercise RAF Fairford and U.S. Air forces in Europe’s forward operating location for bombers. The B-52 is scheduled to conduct theater integration, flying training, and joint and allied training to improve bomber interoperability. Allied training will also include participation in exercise SERPENTEX, a French Air Command-led exercise that will focus on training aircrew and JTACs in their Air Land integration mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff
RMPW858J–AB-52 Stratofortress takes off from Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 19, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment.
RMMM8Y45–Airmen operate a power generator after marshalling a B-52 Stratofortress to a parking spot upon arrival at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 14, 2017. Training with joint partners, allied nations and other U.S. Air Force units contributes to our ready and postured forces and enables us to build enduring and strategic relationships necessary to confront a broad range of global challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPW858K–A B-52 Stratofortress lands at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K. after a mission Sept. 19, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment.
RMMM8Y4C–Aircrew retrieve their equipment from a B-52 Stratofortress upon arrival at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 14, 2017. The B-52 is scheduled to conduct theater integration, flying training, and joint and allied training to improve bomber interoperability. Allied training will also include participation in exercise SERPENTEX, a French Air Command-led exercise that will focus on training aircrew and JTACs in their Air Land integration mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPW858X–A B-52 Stratofortress lands at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K. after a mission Sept. 19, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment.
RMMM8Y3X–A B-52 Stratofortress arrives at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 14, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the U.K. helps exercise RAF Fairford and U.S. Air forces in Europe’s forward operating location for bombers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMMM8Y3C–Airmen receive an arrival briefing before picking up their luggage at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 11, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global secruty environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPW858N–Airman 1st Class Justina West, 2nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, left, and Senior Airman Bryan Pyszk, 2nd OSS AFE journeyman, pack a drogue chute into a bag and secures it with a cord on Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 19, 2017. The chutes must be inspected, servicable, dry and untangled in order to be reused and repacked.
RMMM8Y3B–Luggage is retrieved from an aircraft at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 11, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global secruty environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPW858H–A B-52 Stratofortress taxis for takeoff at Royal Air Force Base, Fairford, U.K., Sept. 19, 2017. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment.
RMMM8Y34–Passengers from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., arrive at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 11, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global secruty environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPW858W–Aircrew flight equipment Airmen from the 2nd Operations Support Squadron prepare a drogue chute for repacking at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 19. 2017. Chutes are deployed from the rear of a B-52 Stratofortress upon landing on the flightline after a mission.
RMMM8Y3A–Luggage is unloaded from an aircraft upon its arrival to Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 11, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global secruty environment.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPW858R–Airman 1st Class Justina West, 2nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, secures a drogue chute into a bag with a cord on Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 19, 2017. The chutes must be inspected, servicable, dry and untangled in order to be reused and repacked.
RMMM8Y3E–Airmen receive their room keys upon arrival to Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 11, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global secruty environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPXKCGY–A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules lands on a runway during exercise Saber Strike 17 on Lielvārde Air Base, Latvia, June 7, 2017. U.S. military members are working alongside their NATO partners throughout the exercise in the Baltic region and Poland. Saber Strike 17 continues to increase participating nations’ capacity to conduct a full spectrum of military operations.
RMMM8Y37–Passengers from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., disembark the aircraft for immigration processing at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 11, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global secruty environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPXKJXX–Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, 3rd Air Force commander, addresses news reporters in front of a 'tri-bomber' formation of a B-52H Stratofortress, a B-1B Lancer and a B-2 Spirit, during a media day event at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 12, 2017. The event marked the first time in history that all three of Air Force Global Strike Command's strategic bomber aircraft simultaneously deployed to the European Theater as part of bomber assurance and deterrence operations. The forward presence of bomber aircraft and Airmen assists in maintaining high readiness for global reach capabilities.
RMMM8Y3R–Airmen pick up their luggage after their arrival to Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 11, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global secruty environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPXKJXW–B-1B Lancer crew members addresse news reporters in front of a 'tri-bomber' formation comprised of a B-1B Lancer, a B-52H Stratofortress and a B-2 Spirit, during a media day event at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 12, 2017. Joined by Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, 3rd Air Force commander and Chargé d’Affaires Lewis Lukens, U.S. officials provided remarks regarding the first simultaneous deployment of all three bombers to the European Theater.
RMMM8Y3N–Airmen and volunteers help unload luggage from a truck after their arrival to Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 11, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global secruty environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMMMC207–Airman 1st Class Justina West, 2nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, secures a drogue chute into a bag with a cord on Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 19, 2017. The chutes must be inspected, servicable, dry and untangled in order to be reused and repacked.(U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPXKJY2–Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, 3rd Air Force commander, addresses news reporters in front of a 'tri-bomber' formation of a B-52H Stratofortress, a B-1B Lancer and a B-2 Spirit, during a media day event at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 12, 2017. The event marked the first time in history that all three of Air Force Global Strike Command's strategic bomber aircraft simultaneously deployed to the European Theater as part of bomber assurance and deterrence operations. The forward presence of bomber aircraft and Airmen assists in maintaining high readiness for global reach capabilities.
RMMMC205–A drogue chute deploys from a B-52 Stratofortress upon llanding at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 19, 2017. The reusable chutes are dropped from the aircraft upon taxiing to be inspected and repacked. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPXKJXH–Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, 3rd Air Force commander, shakes the hand of an Air Force Global Strike Command Airman deployed to RAF Fairford, June 12, 2017. The simultaneous deployment of the B-1B Lancer, the B-2 Spirit and the B-52H Stratofortress marked the first time in history that all three strategic bomber aircraft were present in the European Theater. The aircraft were accompanied by approximately 800 Airmen as part of bomber assurance and deterrence operations.
RMMMC20A–A B-52 Stratofortress lands at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K. after a mission Sept. 19, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPXKJXK–Distinguished visitors and local officials near RAF Fairford stand beside a B-52H Stratofortress during a tour of all three Air Force Global Strike Command strategic bombers during their historic, simultaneous deployment to the European Theater June 12, 2017. Visitors were allowed up-close access to unique and capable weapon systems showcasing how U.S. Airmen support NATO allies and partners. The B-52H Stratofortress, B-1B Lancer, and B-2 Spirit are accompanied by approximately 800 Airmen to support bomber assurance and deterrence operations.
RMMMC208–Aircrew flight equipment Airmen from the 2nd Operations Support Squadron prepare a drogue chute for repacking at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 19. 2017. Chutes are deployed from the rear of a B-52 Stratofortress upon landing on the flightline after a mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPXKJXJ–Distinguished visitors and local officials near RAF Fairford tour a static formation of all three Air Force Global Strike Command strategic bombers during their historic, simultaneous deployment to the European Theater June 12, 2017. The community relations event allowed visitors up-close access to unique and capable weapon systems showcasing how U.S. Airmen support NATO allies and partners. The B-52H Stratofortress and B-1B Lancer are currently participating in regional military exercises, to include the 45th annual instance of BALTOPS, as well as Saber Strike. All three platforms are conduct
RMMMC209–Aircrew flight equipment Airmen from the 2nd Operations Support Squadron prepare a drogue chute for repacking at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 19. 2017. Chutes are deployed from the rear of a B-52 Stratofortress upon landing on the flightline after a mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPXKJY4–Two Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen stand in front of a B-2 Spirit during a media event at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 12, 2017. Approximately 800 Airmen are a part of the historic, simultaneous deployment of the B-1B Lancer, the B-52H Stratofortress and the B-2 Spirit aircraft to the European theater. All three aircraft and participating Airmen are supporting bomber assurance and deterrence operations.
RMMMC202–A B-52 Stratofortress taxis for takeoff at Royal Air Force Base, Fairford, U.K., Sept. 19, 2017. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPXKJXR–Distinguished visitors and local officials near RAF Fairford tour a static formation of all three Air Force Global Strike Command strategic bombers during their historic, simultaneous deployment to the European Theater June 12, 2017. A community relations and media event was hosted by Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, 3rd Air Force commander, and allowed up-close access to unique and capable weapon systems showcasing how U.S. Airmen support NATO allies and partners. The B-52H Stratofortress and B-1B Lancer are currently participating in regional military exercises, to include the 45th annual instance of
RMMMC204–A B-52 Stratofortress lands at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K. after a mission Sept. 19, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPXKYW6–A B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., lands on the flightline at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 9, 2017. The B-2 regularly conducts strategic bomber missions that demonstrate the credibility of the bomber forces to address a global security environment.
RMMMC206–Airman 1st Class Justina West, 2nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, left, and Senior Airman Bryan Pyszk, 2nd OSS AFE journeyman, pack a drogue chute into a bag and secures it with a cord on Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 19, 2017. The chutes must be inspected, servicable, dry and untangled in order to be reused and repacked.(U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMPXKYTX–A B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., approaches the runway at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 9, 2017. The B-2 routinely conducts bomber assurance and deterrence missions providing a flexible and vigilant long-range global strike capability, and is just one demonstration of the U.S. commitment to supporting global security.
RMMMC203–AB-52 Stratofortress takes off from Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 19, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of the military's forces to address today's complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
RMMRCJ19–A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules lands on a runway during exercise Saber Strike 17 on Lielvārde Air Base, Latvia, June 7, 2017. U.S. military members are working alongside their NATO partners throughout the exercise in the Baltic region and Poland. Saber Strike 17 continues to increase participating nations’ capacity to conduct a full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
RMMREC61–Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, 3rd Air Force commander, addresses news reporters in front of a 'tri-bomber' formation of a B-52H Stratofortress, a B-1B Lancer and a B-2 Spirit, during a media day event at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 12, 2017. The event marked the first time in history that all three of Air Force Global Strike Command's strategic bomber aircraft simultaneously deployed to the European Theater as part of bomber assurance and deterrence operations. The forward presence of bomber aircraft and Airmen assists in maintaining high readiness for global reach capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo
RMPXKYW3–A B-2 Spirt deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., approaches the runway at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 9, 2017. The B-2 routinely conducts bomber assurance and deterrence missions providing a flexible and vigilant long-range global strike capability, and is just one demonstration of the U.S. commitment to supporting global security.
RMMREC65–Two Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen stand in front of a B-2 Spirit during a media event at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 12, 2017. Approximately 800 Airmen are a part of the historic, simultaneous deployment of the B-1B Lancer, the B-52H Stratofortress and the B-2 Spirit aircraft to the European theater. All three aircraft and participating Airmen are supporting bomber assurance and deterrence operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Curt Beach)
RMPXKYTP–A B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., approaches the runway at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 9, 2017. The B-2 routinely conducts bomber assurance and deterrence missions providing a flexible and vigilant long-range global strike capability, and is just one demonstration of the U.S. commitment to supporting global security.
RMMREC58–Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, 3rd Air Force commander, shakes the hand of an Air Force Global Strike Command Airman deployed to RAF Fairford, June 12, 2017. The simultaneous deployment of the B-1B Lancer, the B-2 Spirit and the B-52H Stratofortress marked the first time in history that all three strategic bomber aircraft were present in the European Theater. The aircraft were accompanied by approximately 800 Airmen as part of bomber assurance and deterrence operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Curt Beach)
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