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Press Release | March 6, 2025

CENTCOM Conducts Bomber Task Force Mission

USCENTCOM

Mar. 6, 2025
Release Number 20250306-01
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TAMPA, Fla. - On March 4, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted a Bomber Task Force Mission in the Middle East, strengthening partner interoperability and demonstrating force projection capabilities in the region. It was the third BTF mission in two weeks.

A B-52H Stratofortress from RAF Fairford, UK, flew across Europe and into the CENTCOM area of responsibility during their mission, which included aerial refueling and training opportunities with partner nations.

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