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U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Merkel and Lt. Col. Vincent Noel, 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron pilots, maneuver a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft to conduct air-to-air refueling with a KC-46 Pegasus aircraft assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, during Bomber Task Force Europe over the North Atlantic Ocean, May 20, 2025. This BTF deployment demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s ability to operate from flexible, dispersed locations while maintaining strategic reach and precision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Guthrie)

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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft pilot assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron adjusts the throttles of a B-52 during the current Bomber Task Force deployment over the North Atlantic Ocean, May 19, 2025. BTF missions align with U.S. Strategic Command regularly tests and evaluates the readiness of strategic assets to ensure our extended deterrence commitments are strong and credible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Guthrie)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Vincent Noel, 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron commander, flies a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft during Bomber Task Force Europe over the North Atlantic Ocean, May 19, 2025. BTF missions demonstrate the credibility of our forces to address a global security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Guthrie)

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A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron idles on the flightline after arriving in support of Bomber Task Force Europe (BTF) at Morón Air Base, Spain, May 20, 2025. BTF missions demonstrate the U.S.’s ability to operate from flexible, dispersed locations while maintaining strategic reach and precision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

23rd EBS arrives at Morón Air Base, Spain

Published May 22, 2025
By Senior Airman Kyle Wilson
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

MORÓN AIR BASE, SPAIN --

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron arrive at Morón Air Base, Spain, in support of Bomber Task Force Europe (BTF) May 20, 2025. BTF missions demonstrate the U.S.’s ability to operate from flexible, dispersed locations while maintaining strategic reach and precision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)