RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses assigned to Bomber Task Force 25-2 will conduct a low-pass flyover in Sweden on March 11, observing the one-year anniversary of the nation’s accession to NATO.
“Sweden’s partnership has been crucial to the success of our Bomber Task Force operations,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kendall “Spartan” Smith, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Bomber Task Force chief. “Access to their airspace, logistical support and seamless integration with U.S. bomber aircraft have made joint missions more efficient and effective.”
The flyover, coordinated with Swedish defense officials, highlights the strong security cooperation between Sweden, the United States, and other NATO air forces. Bomber Task Force missions provide critical opportunities to integrate and train with regional partners.
“Through detailed planning and deliberate coordination, we’ve built a stronger coalition with our Arctic Allies to hone our collective ability to deploy large, combat-credible forces and strengthened NATO’s deterrence capabilities in the High North,” Smith said.
For more information, please contact the USAFE-AFAFRICA Public Affairs office at usafepao.pao@us.af.mil.