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March 18, 2025
U.S. Bombers Complete Latest European Bomber Task Force 25-2 Deployment

After weeks of dynamic training and integration across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, four U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers and aircrews completed Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment operations and returned to Minot AFB, March 17.
Feb. 19, 2025
B-52H Stratofortress returns from first Bomber Task Force 25-2 sortie

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron lands after completing its first sortie for the Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment at RAF Fairford, England, Feb. 18, 2025. BTF missions provide valuable training opportunities and reinforce the ability to
Feb. 20, 2024
Minot Maintainers Propel Mission During BTF 24-3

Bomber Task Force missions, such as these, validate the always-ready, global strike capability of U.S. Strategic Command and enable Airmen to maintain a high state of proficiency and readiness.
July 19, 2023
Minot Airmen maintain aircraft, ensure readiness during Bomber Task Force deployment

Approximately 150 Airmen assigned to the 5th Maintenance Group at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, including avionics specialists, crew chiefs, and aerospace ground equipment specialists, accompanied the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron on their most recent Bomber Task Force deployment to
Aug. 18, 2022
U.S Air Force B-52s Arrive in Europe Strengthening Links with NATO Allies and Partners

U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft, Airmen and support equipment from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, arrived in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility to train with U.S. Allies and partners on August 18, 2022.