BTF 26-1: 9th EBS B-1B Lancers arrive in Japan
U.S. Air Force Maj. Garrett Gamble, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron pilot, exits a B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th EBS at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 17, 2025, during a bomber task force deployment. BTF missions demonstrate interoperability in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, showcasing PACAF’s ability to deter, deny, and dominate adversary or competitor influence and aggression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)