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US Air Force deploys three B-2 Spirit strategic bombers to Andersen AFB.
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World Aviation Defense & Security News - United States
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Three B-2 heavy strategic bombers and approximately 225 Airmen from USAF Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 7 to conduct familiarization training activities in the Pacific region, the US Air Force Global Strike Command announced on August 8.
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 A B-2 Spirit takes off from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 26, 2014(Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Boutte) |
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This training deployment demonstrates continuing U.S. commitment to regular, global strategic bomber operations throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
The US Air Force Global Strike Command continues to routinely deploy bombers to Andersen, providing commanders from Pacific Air Forces and U.S. Pacific Command a global strike capability and extended deterrence against potential adversaries. |
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