Three U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers from the 131st and 509th Bomb Wings, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, arrived at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, for a long-planned Bomber Task Force mission to conduct theater and flight training across Europe and Africa.
The BTF missions, which have been occurring since 2018, provide theater familiarization for aircrew members and opportunities for U.S. integration with NATO allies and regional partners. The bomber missions enhance readiness and provide the training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe.
“Regularly cooperating bomber activities with allies and partners helps us better address challenges in today’s complex global security environment,” said General Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander. “Strong partnerships are essential to our ability to deter, defend and win.”
Strategic bomber missions showcase the Air Force’s ability to continue to execute flying missions, sustain readiness and support our allies and partners around the globe.
To align with Department of Defense, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and host nation policy, all U.S. Air Force personnel immediately entered a restriction of movement upon arrival in Iceland. Personnel were medically screened prior to travel.
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