BTF flies farther with 909th ARS support

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a routine Bomber Task Force mission over the South China Sea, May 31, 2024. BTF missions provide opportunities to train and work with Allies and partners in joint and coalition operations and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)

BTF flies farther with 909th ARS support

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., departs after aerial refueling during a bomber task force mission over the South China Sea, May 31, 2024. Bomber missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific by demonstrating U.S. Air Force ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

BTF flies farther with 909th ARS support

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., conducts aerial refueling with a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a bomber task force mission over the South China Sea, May 31, 2024. Bomber missions enhance readiness, to include joint and multi-lateral, to respond to any potential crisis or challenge in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

BTF flies farther with 909th ARS support

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., approaches a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker to conduct aerial refueling during a bomber task force mission over the South China Sea, May 31, 2024. Bomber missions enhance readiness, to include joint and multi-lateral, to respond to any potential crisis or challenge in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

BTF flies farther with 909th ARS support

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., conducts aerial refueling with a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a bomber task force mission over the South China Sea, May 31, 2024. Bomber missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific by demonstrating U.S. Air Force ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

BTF flies farther with 909th ARS support

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., approaches a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker to conduct aerial refueling during a bomber task force mission over the South China Sea, May 31, 2024. Bomber missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific by demonstrating U.S. Air Force ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

BTF flies farther with 909th ARS support

U.S. Air Force Pilots from the 909th Air Refuling Squadron fly back to Kadena Air Base, Japan, after a routine bomber task force mission over the South China Sea May 31, 2024. These missions enhance the U.S. Air Force, joint and multilateral readiness to respond to any potential crisis or challenge in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)

BTF flies farther with 909th ARS support

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a routine Bomber Task Force mission over the South China Sea, May 31, 2024. These missions enhance the U.S. Air Force, joint and multilateral readiness to respond to any potential crisis or challenge in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)

BTF flies farther with 909th ARS support

Published June 3, 2024
By Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker and Senior Airman Tylir Meyer
18th Wing

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a routine Bomber Task Force mission over the South China Sea, May 31, 2024. BTF missions provide opportunities to train and work with Allies and partners in joint and coalition operations and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)