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Ellsworth B-1s return to European Theater as part of latest BTF mission

Aviators assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., attend a step briefing prior to a Bomber Task Force mission to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, May 10, 2020. BTF missions help aircrews become more familiar with operations in different geographic combatant command areas of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Jones)

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A B-1B Lancer from the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., flies with a Polish F-16 during a long-range, long-duration training mission for Bomber Task Force Europe, May 11, 2020. Bomber Task Force missions are intended to demonstrate U.S. commitment to the collective defense of the NATO alliance and are a visible demonstration of the U.S. capability of extended deterrence. (Courtesy photo by Polish Air Force)

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A B-1B Lancer flies with a Danish F-16 during a training mission for Bomber Task Force Europe, May 11, 2020. Aircrews from the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., took off on their long-range, long-duration Bomber Task Force mission to conduct interoperability training with NATO allies and partners. Operations and engagements such as these demonstrate and strengthen the shared commitment to global security and stability. (Courtesy photo by Danish Air Force)

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A B-2 Spirit prepares to take off

A B-2 Spirit assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., prepares to take off at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, March 20, 2020. The aircraft is deployed as part of Bomber Task Force Europe, which tests the readiness of Airmen and equipment, and their ability to operate at forward locations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Colton Elliott)

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Bomber Task Force Europe operations

A U.S. Air Force B-2A Spirit assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing and Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35A Lightning II conduct aerial operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 over the North Sea, March 18, 2020. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and work with NATO allies and theater partners in combined and joint operations and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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Two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron fly in formation during Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1 over the Baltic Sea, Oct. 23, 2019. Strategic bombers contribute to stability in the European theater as they are intended to deter conflict rather than instigate it, demonstrating the credibility of U.S. forces to address the current global security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Duncan C. Bevan)

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A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress flies over Norway during training and integration with the Royal Norwegian Air Force in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1 Nov. 6, 2019. The deployment allows aircrews and support personnel to conduct theater integration and to improve bomber interoperability with joint partners and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)

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Bomber Task Force 20-1

Three U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft, assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, and five Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly together toward the Barents Sea region of the Arctic during Bomber Task Force 20-1, Nov. 6, 2019. This deployment allows aircrews and support personnel to conduct theater integration and improve bomber interoperability with joint partners and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)

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Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker and three Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, as viewed from a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, fly together during Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Nov. 6, 2019, over the Barents Sea region of the Arctic Circle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Duncan C. Bevan)

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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Kevan Thomas, a pilot assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron, does a preflight inspection on a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress during Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Oct. 23, 2019, at RAF Fairford, England. This deployment allows Aircrews and support personnel to conduct theater integration and to improve bomber interoperability with joint partners and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Duncan C. Bevan)

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Airman Felicity Richards, left, 48th Security Forces Squadron, and Senior Airman Alex Katsigiannis, 2nd Security Forces Squadron flight line security, patrol the flight line at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Oct. 21, 2019, during the Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1 deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Philip Bryant)

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B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron fly in formation over the Baltic Sea during Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Oct. 23, 2019. Strategic bombers contribute to stability in the European theater as they deter conflict and enhance the credibility of U.S. forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Duncan C. Bevan)

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Staff Sgt. Stephen Zbinovec, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, inspects the engine of a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Oct. 18, 2019. Airmen from the 2nd AMXS inspected the B-52 after it landed to ensure there was no damage and to prepare it for the next mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stuart Bright)

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Senior Airman Emily Murphy, 2nd Munitions Squadron munitions inspector, ensures the cap on a BDU-50 is secure at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Oct. 16, 2019. Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1 is a deployment of B-52 Stratofortress aircraft, Airmen and support equipment from the 2nd Bomb Wing to conduct theater integration and to improve bomber interoperability with joint partners and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stuart Bright)

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A B-52H Stratofortress, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., takes off from RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Oct. 14, 2019. The B-52s and Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing deployed to improve interoperability with the United States’ joint partners and allied nations and to conduct European theater integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stuart Bright)

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A B-2A Spirit bomber assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing leads a delta formation consisting of two F-15C Eagles assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing and two Royal Air Force F-35B Lightning IIs as they conduct aerial operations over the North Sea, Sept. 16, 2019. The 48th Fighter Wing and the Royal Air Force routinely train with integrated fourth and fifth-generation capabilities to deliver full spectrum air combat support to European allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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A B-52 Stratofortress flies below a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, after receiving fuel off the U.K. coast, March 14, 2019. U.S. Strategic Command forces are on watch 24/7 to deter and detect strategic attacks against the U.S. and NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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