Bomber Task Force Europe: Bombers support Baltic Sea freedom of navigation

The 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron’s B-1B Lancers joined Allied aircraft in the Baltic Sea region this weekend to execute a freedom of maneuver training mission.

The B-1s were joined by Polish fighters, which enable a total force integration with ­U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Special Operations Command Europe. NATO and coalition….

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Additionally, Allied Joint Terminal Attack Controllers in Estonia coordinated air support with strategic bomber crews by identifying training targets. Bomber Task Force 22-1’s B-1s provide a speed, payload configuration, and maneuverability that allow for seamless integration with mixed force packages on land and in the sea.

U.S. Strategic Command’s strategic bomber missions and activities provide commanders a wide range of offensive and defensive capabilities.…