Latest "Bomber task force" stories

B-2 Spirit bomber task force deploys to Iceland

B-2s will train with American and allied troops and take on real-world surveillance and long-range strike missions as needed.

By Air Force Times staff

7 weeks ago

US B-52 bombers fly over Middle East amid tensions with Iran

The bombers took off from the Royal Air Force base at Fairford, England, and flew over the eastern Mediterranean, the Arabian Peninsula and the Red Sea.

13 months ago

B-52s flying bomber task force missions over Europe

The bombers arrived Aug. 18 from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota.

By Rachel S. Cohen

14 months ago

B-1B bombers return to Diego Garcia island base after 15 years

Lancers showed up after China began holding military air drills near Taiwan and launched a joint naval exercise with Russia in the Sea of Japan.

By Rachel S. Cohen

24 months ago

All aircraft are on the table for new deployments to Australia, says Pacific air boss

Growing U.S.-Australian military cooperation is poised to have ripple effects on aviation as well.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

B-2s head to Portugal as surprise bomber flights spread

B-2 Spirit bombers arrived at Portugal's Lajes Field this week to participate in short-notice deterrence task force flights, the Air Force said Wednesday.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago