B-1 Lancers redeploy to Grand Forks AFB following Indo-Pacific mission

An Airman assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., attaches a B1-B Lancer to an aircraft tug at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., March 6, 2025. The B-1 was one of four aircraft redeploying from a Bomber Task Force deployment in the Indo-Pacific Theater. Bomber missions enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency and validate our always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emma Funderburk)

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B-1 Lancers redeploy to Grand Forks AFB following Indo-Pacific mission

A B1-B Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., arrives at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., March 6, 2025. The B-1 was one of four aircraft redeploying from a Bomber Task Force deployment in the Indo-Pacific Theater. The United States maintains a strong, credible bomber force that enhances the security and stability of Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emma Funderburk)

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B-1 Lancers redeploy to Grand Forks AFB following Indo-Pacific mission

A B1-B Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., lands at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., March 6, 2025. The B-1 was one of four aircraft redeploying from a Bomber Task Force deployment in the Indo-Pacific Theater. U.S. Strategic Command forces are on watch 24 hours a day, seven days a week to deter and detect strategic attacks against the United States and our allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emma Funderburk)

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B-1 Lancers redeploy to Grand Forks AFB following Indo-Pacific mission

Airmen from the 319th Reconnaissance Wing greet aircrew assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., at Grand Forks Air Force Base. N.D., Mar. 3, 2025. The B-1 was one of four aircraft redeploying from a Bomber Task Force deployment in the Indo-Pacific Theater. The United States maintains a strong, credible bomber force that enhances the security and stability of Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nunez-Pellicer)

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B-1 Lancers redeploy to Grand Forks AFB following Indo-Pacific mission

Airmen assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., perform post flight procedures at Grand Forks Air Force Base. N.D., Mar. 3, 2025. The B-1 was one of four aircraft redeploying from a Bomber Task Force deployment in the Indo-Pacific Theater. The United States maintains a strong, credible bomber force that enhances the security and stability of Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nunez-Pellicer)

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B-1 Lancers redeploy to Grand Forks AFB following Indo-Pacific mission

A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., taxis on the flightline at Grand Forks Air Force Base. N.D., Mar. 3, 2025. The B-1 was one of four aircraft redeploying from a Bomber Task Force deployment in the Indo-Pacific Theater. Bomber missions familiarize aircrew with air bases and operations in different Geographic Combatant Commands areas of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nunez-Pellicer)

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B-1 Lancers redeploy to Grand Forks AFB following Indo-Pacific mission

Airmen assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., connect a tow truck to prepare a B-1 Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., for a post-flight maintenance check at Grand Forks Air Force Base. N.D., Mar. 3, 2025. The B-1 was one of four aircraft redeploying from a Bomber Task Force deployment in the Indo-Pacific Theater. Bomber missions familiarize aircrew with air bases and operations in different Geographic Combatant Commands areas of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nunez-Pellicer)

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B-1 Lancers redeploy to Grand Forks AFB following Indo-Pacific mission

Airmen assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., inspect a B-1 Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., during a post flight maintenance check at Grand Forks Air Force Base. N.D., Mar. 3, 2025. The B-1 was one of four aircraft redeploying from a Bomber Task Force deployment in the Indo-Pacific Theater. The U.S. routinely and visibly demonstrates commitment to our allies and partners through the global employment of our military forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nunez-Pellicer)

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B-1 Lancers redeploy to Grand Forks AFB following Indo-Pacific mission

A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., taxis to its parking location on the flightline at Grand Forks Air Force Base. N.D., Mar. 3, 2025. The B-1 was one of four aircraft redeploying from a Bomber Task Force deployment in the Indo-Pacific Theater. U.S. Strategic Command forces are on watch 24 hours a day, seven days a week to deter and detect strategic attacks against the United States and our allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nunez-Pellicer)

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B-1 Lancers redeploy to Grand Forks AFB following Indo-Pacific mission

A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., lands on the flightline after returning from a Bomber Task Force deployment in the Indo-Pacific Theater at Grand Forks Air Force Base. N.D., Mar. 3, 2025. Bomber missions familiarize aircrew with air bases and operations in different Geographic Combatant Commands areas of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nunez-Pellicer)

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B-1 Lancers redeploy to Grand Forks AFB following Indo-Pacific mission

A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., lands on the flightline after returning from a Bomber Task Force deployment in the Indo-Pacific Theater at Grand Forks Air Force Base. N.D., Mar. 3, 2025. The U.S. routinely and visibly demonstrates commitment to our allies and partners through the global employment of our military forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nunez-Pellicer)

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B-1 Lancers redeploy to Grand Forks AFB following Indo-Pacific mission

Airmen assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., perform safety checks on a B-1 Lancer at Grand Forks Air Force Base. N.D., Mar. 3, 2025. The B-1 was one of four aircraft redeploying from a Bomber Task Force deployment in the Indo-Pacific Theater. U.S. Strategic Command forces are on watch 24 hours a day, seven days a week to deter and detect strategic attacks against the United States and our allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nunez-Pellicer)

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B-1 Lancers redeploy to Grand Forks AFB following Indo-Pacific mission

A B-1 Lancer pilot assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., exits the cockpit at Grand Forks Air Force Base. N.D., Mar. 3, 2025. The B-1 was one of four aircraft redeploying from a Bomber Task Force deployment in the Indo-Pacific Theater. U.S. Strategic Command forces are on watch 24 hours a day, seven days a week to deter and detect strategic attacks against the United States and our allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nunez-Pellicer)

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B-1 Lancers redeploy to Grand Forks AFB following Indo-Pacific mission

Published March 11, 2025
By SrA Anthony Nunez-Pellicer, Airman Emma Funderburk
319th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --

A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., arrived at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., after returning from a Bomber Task Force deployment in the Indo-Pacific Theater, Mar. 3, 2025.