By Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron Public Affairs / Published March 01, 2021
A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron taxis on the flightline at Ørland Air Force Station, Norway, Feb. 26, 2021. During the Bomber Task Force Europe deployment, the 9th EBS will integrate with ally and partner forces, providing key training for aircrew throughout the European theater and Arctic region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)
Aircrew assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron perform pre-flight checks inside of the cockpit of a B-1B Lancer at Ørland Air Force Station, Norway, Feb. 26, 2021. Conducting Bomber Task Force Europe missions allows the 9th EBS to conduct ally and partner integration training while providing theater familiarization to B-1 aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)
A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron taxis on the flightline at Ørland Air Force Station, Norway, Feb. 26, 2021. During Arctic Bone, two B-1’s conducted local integration training with a U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon, a Royal Norwegian air force F-35 Lightning and a Royal Norwegian navy Skjold-class Corvette ship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)
A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron takes off from Ørland Air Force Station, Norway, Feb. 26, 2021. The B-1 aircrew participated in exercise Arctic Bone, a local training sortie where they integrated with a U.S Navy P-8 Poseidon, a Royal Norwegian air force F-35 Lightning, and a Royal Norwegian navy Skjold-class Corvette ship as part of a Bomber Task Force Europe mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)
A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron takes off from Ørland Air Force Station, Norway, Feb. 26, 2021. Strategic bombers routinely participate in Bomber Task Force Europe training and operations to enhance the readiness necessary to respond to any contingency or challenge across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)
A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flies over southwest Norway, Feb. 26, 2021. Two B-1’s participated in Arctic Bone, a local training mission during which the aircrew conducted long-range anti-ship missile training. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Two B-1B Lancers assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron fly over Ørland Air Force Station, Norway, Feb. 26, 2021. The 9th EBS deployed to Ørland Air Force Station in support of Bomber Task Force Europe training missions throughout the European and Arctic theaters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)
A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flies over Ørland Air Force Station, Norway, Feb. 26, 2021. Strategic bomber missions provide theater familiarization for aircrew members and opportunities for U.S. integration with NATO allies and regional partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)
A pilot assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron exits a B-1B Lancer at Ørland Air Force Station, Norway, Feb. 21, 2021. Integrating with ally and partner forces provides the 9th EBS with force familiarization while developing future operational tactics, training and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)
Two crew chiefs assigned to the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Unit stand by a B-1B Lancer on the flightline at Ørland Air Force Station, Norway, Feb. 26, 2021. B-1 crew chiefs provide aircraft maintenance necessary to ensure Bomber Task Force mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)