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A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing, in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility, Oct. 15, 2025. B-52s are world-wide deployable and deter foreign terrorist and transnational criminal organizations, which threaten the safety, security and stability of the Western Hemisphere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

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Aircrew assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron pilot a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility, Oct. 15, 2025. The Bomber Attack Demonstration showcased USSOUTHCOM’s ability to quickly mobilize and enable rapid establishment of credible, combat-ready forces with effective and overwhelming force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, navigates in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility, Oct. 15, 2025. Bomber Attack Demonstrations contributed to the collective defense of the Western Hemisphere and demonstrate the U.S. commitment to the safety and security of the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber, assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, refuels over the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing, Oct. 15, 2025. B-52s are world-wide deployable and deter foreign terrorist and transnational criminal organizations, which threaten the safety, security and stability of the Western Hemisphere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, navigates in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility, Oct. 15, 2025. U.S. B-52H long-range strategic bombers conducted training operations, showcasing the U.S Air Force’s global reach and strategic strike capability against transnational threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

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91st ARS refuels B-52s over SOUTHCOM AOR

Published Nov. 14, 2025
By SrA Zachary Foster
6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing, in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility, Oct. 15, 2025. B-52s are world-wide deployable and deter foreign terrorist and transnational criminal organizations, which threaten the safety, security and stability of the Western Hemisphere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

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