501st Combat Support Wing

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A B-52H Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., lands at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England as part of Bomber Task Force 25-1, Nov. 5, 2024. While deployed, Airmen attached to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron will integrate with NATO Allies and other international partners to synchronize capabilities and assure security commitments across the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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An Omni Air International 777 aircraft lands on the runway at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England, Nov. 5, 2024. The arrival marks the main passenger movement of Airmen deployed in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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An Omni Air International 777 aircraft taxis down the flightline at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England, Nov. 5, 2024. The arrival marks the main passenger movement of Airmen deployed in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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An Omni Air International 777 aircraft parks on the flightline at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England, Nov. 5, 2024. The arrival marks the main passenger movement of Airmen deployed in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Airmen attached to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron exit an Omni Air International 777 aircraft at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England, Nov. 5, 2024. The arrival marks the main passenger movement of Airmen deployed in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Airmen attached to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron exit an Omni Air International 777 aircraft at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England, Nov. 5, 2024. The arrival marks the main passenger movement of Airmen deployed in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Airmen hug outside of an Omni Air International 777 aircraft at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England, Nov. 5, 2024. The arrival marks the main passenger movement of Airmen deployed in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nathan Barnhart, 420th Air Base Squadron Director of Operations, shakes hands with an Airman at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England, Nov. 5, 2024. The arrival marks the main passenger movement of Airmen deployed in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Airmen attached to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron board shuttle buses at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England, Nov. 5, 2024. The arrival marks the main passenger movement of Airmen deployed in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Scott, 420th Air Base Squadron Ground Transportation operator, monitors passengers at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England, Nov. 5, 2024. The arrival marks the main passenger movement of Airmen deployed in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Carlton Boyd and Senior Airman Thomas McIntosh, 496th Air Base Squadron Air Transportation Function specialists, guide a baggage conveyor up to an Omni Air International 777 aircraft at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England, Nov. 5, 2024. The arrival marks the main passenger movement of Airmen deployed in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Carlton Boyd and Senior Airman Thomas McIntosh, 496th Air Base Squadron Air Transportation Function specialists, guide a baggage conveyor up to an Omni Air International 777 aircraft at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England, Nov. 5, 2024. The arrival marks the main passenger movement of Airmen deployed in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenneth Buckley, 496th Air Base Squadron Air Transportation Function specialist, guides a freight truck to a baggage conveyor at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 5, 2024. The arrival marks the main passenger movement of Airmen deployed in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Airmen attached to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron offload luggage aboard an Omni Air International 777 aircraft at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 5, 2024. The arrival marks the main passenger movement of Airmen deployed in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Thomas McIntosh, 496th Air Base Squadron Air Transportation Function specialist, operates a baggage conveyor during a baggage offload at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 5, 2024. The arrival marks the main passenger movement of Airmen deployed in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Airmen attached to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron offload luggage aboard an Omni Air International 777 aircraft at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 5, 2024. The arrival marks the main passenger movement of Airmen deployed in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Airmen attached to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron offload luggage aboard an Omni Air International 777 aircraft at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 5, 2024. The arrival marks the main passenger movement of Airmen deployed in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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A B-52H Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., lands at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England as part of Bomber Task Force 25-1, Nov. 5, 2024. While deployed, Airmen attached to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron will integrate with NATO Allies and other international partners to synchronize capabilities and assure security commitments across the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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A B-52H Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., lands at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England as part of Bomber Task Force 25-1, Nov. 5, 2024. While deployed, Airmen attached to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron will integrate with NATO Allies and other international partners to synchronize capabilities and assure security commitments across the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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A pilot waves from the flight deck of a B-52H Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England as part of Bomber Task Force 25-1, Nov. 5, 2024. While deployed, Airmen attached to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron will integrate with NATO Allies and other international partners to synchronize capabilities and assure security commitments across the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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A B-52H Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., taxis across the flightline at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England as part of Bomber Task Force 25-1, Nov. 5, 2024. While deployed, Airmen attached to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron will integrate with NATO Allies and other international partners to synchronize capabilities and assure security commitments across the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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A 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron member guides a B-52H Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England as part of Bomber Task Force 25-1, Nov. 5, 2024. While deployed, Airmen attached to the 20th EBS will integrate with NATO Allies and other international partners to synchronize capabilities and assure security commitments across the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Austin Groth, 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron member, performs a post flight inspection on a B-52H Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England as part of Bomber Task Force 25-1, Nov. 5, 2024. While deployed, Airmen attached to the 20th EBS will integrate with NATO Allies and other international partners to synchronize capabilities and assure security commitments across the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Airmen gather around a B-52H Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England as part of Bomber Task Force 25-1, Nov. 5, 2024. While deployed, Airmen attached to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron will integrate with NATO Allies and other international partners to synchronize capabilities and assure security commitments across the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Damion Davis, left, and Airman 1st Class Sean Hathorn, 423rd Security Forces Squadron internal security, pose for a photo outside of a B-52H Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England as part of Bomber Task Force 25-1, Nov. 5, 2024. During BTF, Airmen attached to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron will integrate with NATO Allies and other international partners to synchronize capabilities and assure security commitments across the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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501st Combat Support Wing hosts BTF 25-1 at RAF Fairford

Published Nov. 7, 2024
By Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone
501 CSW/PA

RAF FAIRFORD, England --

The 501st Combat Support Wing welcomed four U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, for Bomber Task Force 25-1, on RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 5, 2024.

"This Bomber Task Force mission exemplifies our unwavering commitment to our European Allies and partners. Together, we build stronger, more strategic relationships that reinforce security and stability across the region.” - Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander.