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  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Larry Henderson, a chaplain assigned to the 343rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, blesses a B-52 Stratofortress at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 15, 2018. The 343rd EBS supported both Ample Strike 18 and Bomber Task Force operations during its time at the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)

    343rd EBS fulfills dual mission

    The 343rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron completed a unique, dual mission from RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 18, 2018. During their time here the unit flew several sorties employing the B-52

  • Daughter of WWI Flying Ace to fly in Reserve B-52

    Susan d’Olive Mozena, the daughter of WWI flying ace U.S. Army Air Corps Capt. Charles d’Olive, 93rd Pursuit Squadron is scheduled to fly onboard a B-52 Stratofortress, Sept. 21, 2018. Citizen Airmen
  • A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during an air-refueling mission off the coast of Norway, Sept. 15, 2018. The purpose of the flight was to conduct theater familiarization for aircrew members and to demonstrate U.S. commitment to allies and partners through the global employment of our military forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Milano)

    Taking off to the Great White North

    A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress conducted a flight from RAF Fairford, England, up the Norwegian coast, over the Barents Sea and Arctic Ocean before returning to RAF Fairford. The mission was
  • U.S Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Darren Demel poses for his official portrait at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., April 3, 2016. Demel is slated to become command chief of the 307th Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Abigail Klein/Released)

    Back to Bombs

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Darren L. Demel is scheduled to become the command chief master sergeant of the 307th Bomb Wing effective September 17, 2018.   Originally a B-52 Stratofortress crew
  • U.S. Air Force Reserve Col. Sandy Vandiviere, 307th Mission Support Group commander, interacts with a child at the Children’s Center orphanage on Sept 13, 2018, Ostrava, Czech Republic. Vandiviere is in Ostrava to support the NATO Days air show, and as with years past, members of the 307th BW have always made time to visit the center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Greg Steele)

    On the ground...and giving back

  • A U.S. Air Force Reserve aircrew assigned to the 307th Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., takes a photo with players from the Arrows Baseball Club on Sept. 12, 2018, Ostrava, Czech Republic. The Airmen are in Ostrava to support the NATO Days airshow, which consists of the presentation of heavy military hardware, police and rescue equipment, dynamic displays of Special Forces training, flying displays, and presentation of armaments, equipment and military gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Greg Steele)

    Time to Czech in

  • Barksdale supports HUREVAC

    Barksdale supports HUREVAC

    For the fourth consecutive year, Team Barksdale provided refuge to Airmen and aircraft seeking shelter from potential hurricane damage. More than 200 personnel and 60 aircraft, including KC-135 Stratotankers and F-15E Strike Eagles, from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, arrived here from Sept. 11-12, 2018.
  • The 343rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron launched its initial sortie for Ample Strike 18 from RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 7, 2018. The annual Czech- Republic-led exercise is designed to help train with Joint Terminal Air Controllers on the ground there. Airman of the 343rd are comprised of both Citizen Reserve Airmen and active-duty personnel working within the total force enterprise model. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)

    Ample Strike 18 underway

    Citizen Reserve Airmen and their active duty counterparts from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Peterson AFB, Colorado and Luke AFB, Arizona arrived at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom in support of Ample Strike 18, which began Sept. 7. Ample Strike 18 is designed to allow U.S. aircrews to work closely with Joint Terminal Air Controllers from several different countries and offer advanced Air and Land Integration Training. This year, 19 NATO allies and partner countries will take part in Ample Strike 18.
  • Retired Chief Master Sgt. Steven Vogle poses for a photo with other Chiefs he worked with throughout his career following his retirement ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Sept. 8, 2018. Vogle served more than 34 years in the U.S. Air Force before his retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Cody Burt/Released)

    Maintenance Chief retires after 34 years of service

  • A B-52 Stratfortress pilot gives the thumbs up sign after arriving at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 5, 2018. The jet arrived from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana and is in the U.K. as part of the Air Force’s bomber task force operations. Such operations are routinely conducted to demonstrate the United States’ commitment to allies and partners in the region and enhance readiness to respond to any contingencies around the globe. They also provide opportunities to work with allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle/not released)

    Everything in place

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