U.S., Allied aircraft sharpen readiness in Norway
Royal Norwegian Air Force service member Magnus Johan Engmo Stenersen (left), a crew chief, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Audrey Castillo (right), a crew chief assigned to the 345th Bomb Squadron, direct taxi for a B-1B Lancer aircraft during a Bomber Task Force Europe deployment at Ørland Air Base, Norway, Aug. 12, 2025. The operational readiness of U.S. forces across all domains is critical to building partnerships, responding to crisis, providing deterrence, and supporting our Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tambri Cason)