First-ever US Air Force B-52 flight takes off from Indonesia

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, prepares to marshal a B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron following a bilateral military training exercise at the Kualanamu International Airport in Medan, Indonesia, June 21, 2023. The U.S. Air Force routinely and visibly demonstrates commitment to its allies and partners through the global employment of military forces. This particular training flight marked the first time a U.S. Air Force B-52 had taken off from Indonesian soil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

First-ever US Air Force B-52 flight takes off from Indonesia

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, takes off in support of a bilateral military training exercise at the Kualanamu International Airport in Medan, Indonesia, June 21, 2023. Bomber deployments and operations like this provide opportunities to train and work with allies and partners in joint and combined operations and exercises. This particular training flight marked the first time a U.S. Air Force B-52 had taken off from Indonesian soil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

First-ever US Air Force B-52 flight takes off from Indonesia

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, takes off in support of a bilateral military training exercise at the Kualanamu International Airport in Medan, Indonesia, June 21, 2023. Bomber deployments and operations like this enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency, and validate the U.S. Air Force’s always-ready, global strike capability. This particular training flight marked the first time a U.S. Air Force B-52 had taken off from Indonesian soil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

First-ever US Air Force B-52 flight takes off from Indonesia

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, prepares to take off in support of a bilateral military training exercise at the Kualanamu International Airport in Medan, Indonesia, June 21, 2023. Bomber deployments and operations enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any contingency or challenge across the globe. This particular training flight marked the first time a U.S. Air Force B-52 had taken off from Indonesian soil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

First-ever US Air Force B-52 flight takes off from Indonesia

Published June 30, 2023
By Tech. Sgt. Zade Vadnais
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

MEDAN, INDONESIA --