News - Tag B-52 Stratofortress

May 27, 2025
Bomber Task Force Europe completes deployment, ACE demonstration

U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to Bomber Task Force Europe departed Moron Air Base, Spain, and returned to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, concluding Bomber Task Force 25-3 on May 27.
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.
Nov. 20, 2024
New B-52 engine cover prototype testing protects Minot’s bomber fleet

AFGSC pilots and maintainers have secured new B-52 Stratofortress engine covers that prevent icing in extreme cold thanks to support from STRIKEWERX and the AFGSC Office of the Chief Scientist.
Nov. 7, 2023
Team Minot's aircraft maintainers perform liquid oxygen maintenance

Airman 1st Class Seth Quillen, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, turns a nozzle on a liquid oxygen (LOX) cart at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 2, 2023. LOX boils at minus 297 degrees Fahrenheit, which requires Airmen working with it to wear protective clothing to shield them
March 16, 2018
CMSgt. McMahon visits Minot

Chief Master Sgt. Patrick McMahon, U.S. Strategic Command senior enlisted leader, visited Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Mar. 12, 2018. During his visit, McMahon spoke with 5th Bomb Wing Airmen and visited facilities including a B-52H Stratofortress static display, the Dakota Inn dining facility and

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