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South Dakota Airmen arrive ready to 'Fight Tonight' from Guam

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, takes off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, for a 10-hour mission, flying in the vicinity of Kyushu, Japan, the East China Sea, and the Korean peninsula, Aug. 7, 2017 (HST). During the mission, two B-1s were joined by Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15s as well as Republic of Korea Air Force KF-16 fighter jets, performing two sequential bilateral missions. These flights with Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) demonstrate solidarity between Japan, ROK and the U.S. to defend against provocative and destabilizing actions in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger)
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U.S. bombers conduct bilateral mission with allies in response to North Korea ICBM launch

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, during a 10-hour mission from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, into Japanese airspace and over the Korean Peninsula, July 30, 2017. U.S. Pacific Command maintains flexible bomber and fighter capabilities in the Indo-Asia-Pacific theater, retaining the ability to quickly respond to any regional threat in order to defend the U.S. homeland and in support of our allies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Quail)
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U.S. bombers conduct bilateral mission with allies in response to North Korea ICBM launch

In a demonstration of ironclad U.S. commitment to our allies, two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, fly a 10-hour mission from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, into Japanese airspace and over the Korean Peninsula, July 30, 2017. The B-1s first made contact with Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 fighter jets in Japanese airspace, then proceeded over the Korean Peninsula and were joined by South Korean F-15 fighter jets. This mission is in direct response to North Korea’s escalatory launch of intercontinental ballistic missiles on July 3 and 28. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Quail)
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U.S. Air Force bombers integrate with Royal Australian Air Force JTACS at Talisman Saber 17

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, prepares to takeoff from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 20, 2017. The lancers conducted bilateral training mission with Royal Australian Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs), July 20 as part of Talisman Saber 17 a training exercise designed to maximize combined training opportunities and conduct maritime preposition and logistics operations in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger)
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U.S. Air Force bombers integrate with Royal Australian Air Force JTACS at Talisman Saber 17

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, prepares to takeoff from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 20, 2017. The lancers conducted bilateral training mission with Royal Australian Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs), July 20 as part of Talisman Saber 17 a training exercise designed to maximize combined training opportunities and conduct maritime preposition and logistics operations in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger)
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U.S. Air Force bombers integrate with Royal Australian Air Force JTACS at Talisman Saber 17

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, prepares to takeoff from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 20, 2017. The lancers conducted bilateral training mission with Royal Australian Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs), July 20 as part of Talisman Saber 17 a training exercise designed to maximize combined training opportunities and conduct maritime preposition and logistics operations in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger)
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U.S. Air Force bombers integrate with Royal Australian Air Force JTACS at Talisman Saber 17

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, prepares to takeoff from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 20, 2017. The lancers conducted bilateral training mission with Royal Australian Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs), July 20 as part of Talisman Saber 17 a training exercise designed to maximize combined training opportunities and conduct maritime preposition and logistics operations in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger)
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U.S. Air Force bombers integrate with Royal Australian Air Force JTACS at Talisman Saber 17

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, prepares to takeoff from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 20, 2017. The lancers conducted bilateral training mission with Royal Australian Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs), July 20 as part of Talisman Saber 17 a training exercise designed to maximize combined training opportunities and conduct maritime preposition and logistics operations in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger)
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B-1 bomber officially takes over CBP mission

A B-52 Stratofortress takes off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 24, 2016. After having a constant presence in Guam for the last 10 years, the B-52s are leaving Guam and are being replaced by the B-1B Lancers. The B-52s have begun supporting U.S. Central Command in the Southeast-Asia region, where the B-1s previously served. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Skovo)
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B-1 bomber officially takes over CBP mission

Senior Airmen Logan Chufar and John Hurt, crew chiefs from the 36th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron deployed from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., disconnect an aircart hose from a B-52 Stratofortress at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 24, 2016. After having a constant presence in Guam for the last 10 years, the B-52s are leaving Guam and are being replaced by the B-1B Lancers. The B-52s have begun supporting U.S. Central Command in the Southeast-Asia region, where the B-1s previously served. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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B-1 bomber officially takes over CBP mission

A B-52 Stratofortress prepares to taxi on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 24, 2016. The B-52s have served non-stop rotations since 2006, which have been shared between the bomber squadrons from Minot AFB, N.D., and Barksdale AFB, La. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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B-1 bomber officially takes over CBP mission

Senior Airman Logan Chufar, a 36th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief deployed from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., marshals a B-52 Stratofortress at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 24, 2016. The B-52s have served non-stop rotations since 2006, which have been shared between the bomber squadrons from Minot AFB, N.D., and Barksdale AFB, La. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Skovo)
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B-1 bomber officially takes over CBP mission

Col. Samuel White, 36th Operations Group commander, speaks during a transfer of authority ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 15, 2016. The ceremony solidified the responsibility of the U.S. Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence being passed from the 69th EBS from Minot Air Force Base, N.D, to the 34th EBS from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Skovo)
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B-1 bomber officially takes over CBP mission

Maj. Gen. Richard Clark, Eighth Air Force commander, speaks to Airmen after a transfer of authority ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 15, 2016. The ceremony solidified the responsibility of the U.S. Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence being passed from the 69th EBS from Minot Air Force Base, N.D, to the 34th EBS from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arielle Vasquez)
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B-1 bomber officially takes over CBP mission

Lt. Col. Seth Spanier, right, 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron commander, accepts the 34th EBS guidon from Col. Samuel G. White III, 36th Operations Group commander, during a transfer of authority ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 15, 2016. The ceremony solidified the responsibility of the U.S. Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence being passed from the 69th EBS from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., to the 34th EBS from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arielle Vasquez)
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B-52, B-1, B-2s participate in first integrated bomber operation in USPACOM AOR

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit fly over Guam after launching from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, for an integrated bomber operation, Aug.17, 2016. This mission marks the first time in history that all three of Air Force Global Strike Command's strategic bomber aircraft are simultaneously conducting integrated operations in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations. As of Aug. 15, the B-1 Lancer will be temporarily deployed to Guam in support of U.S. Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Skovo)
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End of Era: B-1s replace B-52s at Andersen AFB

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., lands Aug. 6, 2016, at Andersen AFB, Guam. Incorporating the B-1 into Pacific Command operations, exercises the Air Force’s ability to integrate a unique capability with regional allies and partners in various parts of the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger)
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End of era: B-1s replace B-52s at Andersen AFB

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., lands on the flightline Aug. 6, 2016, at Andersen AFB, Guam. The B-1s last participated in the U.S. Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence mission approximately 10 years ago and are returning to support USPACOM in conducting routine, strategic deterrence and regional training missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Skovo)
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End of era: B-1s replace B-52s at Andersen AFB

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., lands Aug. 6, 2016, at Andersen AFB, Guam. The B-1s last participated in the U.S. Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence mission approximately 10 years ago and are returning to support USPACOM in conducting routine, strategic deterrence and regional training missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Smoot)
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End of Era: B-1s replace B-52s at Andersen AFB

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., lands Aug. 6, 2016, at Andersen AFB, Guam. Incorporating the B-1 into Pacific Command operations, exercises the Air Force’s ability to integrate a unique capability with regional allies and partners in various parts of the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger)
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