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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Hunter Meadows, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., marshals a B-1B Lancer for take-off during a Bomber Task Force mission at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, Nov. 2, 2021. The U.S. Air Force routinely deploys a variety of aircraft and units throughout the Indo-Pacific area of operations in support of geographic combatant command objectives and training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Malone)

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A B-1B Lancer assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., takes off for a Bomber Task Force Mission at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, Oct. 26, 2021. In line with the National Defense Strategy’s objectives of strategic predictability and operational unpredictability, Bomber Task Force deployments enable a mix of different types of strategic bombers to operate forward in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Malone)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Hunter Meadows, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., runs to marshal a B-1B Lancer for take-off during a Bomber Task Force mission at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, Nov. 2, 2021. These missions allow the ability for speed, surprise and integration of U.S. Air Force bombers in multiple theaters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Malone)

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Maintainers from the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., set up ground cooling air for the B-1B Lancer in support of a Bomber Task Force mission at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, Oct. 26, 2021. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility of our forces to address a diverse and uncertain security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Malone)

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Maintainers from the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., perform maintenance on a B-1B Lancer in support of a Bomber Task Force mission at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, Oct. 26, 2021. Bomber Task Force missions support Pacific Air Forces’ training efforts with allies, partners and joint forces to reinforce the rules-based international order in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Malone)

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An aircrew member from the 37th Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., photographs a KC-135 Stratotanker during a Bomber Task Force mission as it flies over Naval Support Facility, Diego Garcia, Nov. 2, 2021. By operating with a variety of aircraft and units in the Indo-Pacific, Pacific Air Forces maintain ready and postured forces prepared to respond to and support global operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Malone)

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A B-1B Lancer assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D, takes off in support of a Bomber Task Force mission at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, Nov. 2, 2021. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and work with our allies and partners in joint and coalition operations and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Malone)

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A B-1B Lancer assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D, takes off in support of a Bomber Task Force mission at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, Nov. 2, 2021. This specific deployment highlights the importance of working with our allies, partners and other U.S. joint military units as we bolster our collective ability to support a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Malone)

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Two B-1B Lancers assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., taxi towards the runway prior to a Bomber Task Force mission at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, Nov. 2, 2021. Training outside the United States enables aircrew and Airmen to become familiar with other theaters and airspace, and enhances the enduring skills and relationships necessary to confront a broad range of global challenges in support of the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Malone)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ralph Micks, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of Airframe, Powerplant, and General assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., prepares a B-1B Lancer for a Bomber Task Force mission at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, Nov. 2, 2021. We look for every opportunity to train alongside our allies and partners to build interoperability and bolster our collective ability to support a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Malone)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Emily Silcocks, a 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., marshals in a B-1B Lancer after a Bomber Task Force mission at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, Oct. 26, 2021. Bomber Task Force missions provide an opportunity to enhance readiness and give aircrews training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Malone)

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A B-1B Lancer assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., takes off during a Bomber Task Force Mission at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, Oct. 26, 2021. Bomber Task Force missions support National Defense Strategy objectives of strategic predictability and operational unpredictability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Malone)

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Bomber Task Force: Snapshots in the Indo-Pacific

Published Nov. 4, 2021
By Staff Sgt. Hannah Malone
Pacific Air Forces

NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory -- U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Hunter Meadows, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., marshals a B-1B Lancer for take-off during a Bomber Task Force mission at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, Nov. 2, 2021. The U.S. Air Force routinely deploys a variety of aircraft and units throughout the Indo-Pacific area of operations in support of geographic combatant command objectives and training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Malone)

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