BTF25 - The 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron is capable of operating anytime, anywhere

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, takes flight in support of a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 21, 2025. The BTF missions help to deter adversaries, assure allies and partners, strengthen interoperability, maintain readiness, and ensure the ability to operate anytime, and anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

BTF25 - The 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron is capable of operating anytime, anywhere

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Cusick, center, 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircrew flight equipment shift lead, collects aircrew flight equipment from USAF B-52H Stratofortress aircrew after landing from a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 23, 2025. Our bomber force, always ready to respond, is a powerful example of how the USAF deters threats and enhances security for ourselves, our partners, and our allies around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

BTF25 - The 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron is capable of operating anytime, anywhere

A U.S. Air Force crew chief, assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, performs marshalling duties for a USAF B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 23rd EBS, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, in support of a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 18, 2025. The BTF missions enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness, proficiency and validate the always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

BTF25 - The 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron is capable of operating anytime, anywhere

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, taxis on the flight line in support of a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 22, 2025. Regular bomber missions in the Indo-Pacific ensure our crews are highly trained, fully prepared, and capable of operating anytime, anywhere to defend U.S. interests and support our allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

BTF25 - The 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron is capable of operating anytime, anywhere

U.S. Air Force crew chiefs, assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, perform post-flight maintenance on a USAF B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 23rd EBS, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, after a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 21, 2025. Regular bomber missions in the Indo-Pacific ensure our crews are highly trained, fully prepared, and capable of operating anytime, anywhere to defend U.S. interests and support our allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

BTF25 - The 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron is capable of operating anytime, anywhere

Published July 28, 2025
By Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, takes flight in support of a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 21, 2025. The BTF missions help to deter adversaries, assure allies and partners, strengthen interoperability, maintain readiness, and ensure the ability to operate anytime, and anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)