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        Policy UpdatesNewsroomReoptimizationBIOGRAPHIESAF Senior Leaders      U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors fly alongside a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress above the Arabian Gulf, March 29, 2022. The presence of the B-52H and F-22s showcased U.S. Central Command's ability to deliver combat airpower at a moment's notice, as well as its commitment to partners and regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jerreht Harris)U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors fly alongside a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress above the Arabian Gulf, March 29, 2022. The presence of the B-52H and F-22s showcased U.S. Central Command's ability to deliver combat airpower at a moment's notice, as well as its commitment to partners and regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jerreht Harris)
                
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US B-52s bring region together through Middle East presence patrolPublished April 2, 2022
                    
                    
                    Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) Public Affairs
            **SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS)  --**Coalition and regional partner air forces joined a U.S. Air Force**B-52 Stratofortress**and two**F-22 Raptors**on a presence patrol mission across the**U.S. Central Command**area of responsibility March 29.

The bomber’s flight originated atRAF Fairford, United Kingdom, and flew over the East Mediterranean, Arabian Peninsula, and Red Sea before departing the region.

“With each bomber task force mission, (**U.S. Air Forces Central**)and partner air forces demonstrate the strength of regional airpower,” said **Lt. Gen. Greg Guillot**, Ninth Air Force (AFCENT) commander. “An unprecedented nine countries flew with our B-52 today, so this mission clearly signaled our ability to quickly bring forces to the theater and operate seamlessly with our partners during a training event that signals our combined commitment to regional stability and defense.”

The non-stop B-52 mission included fighter escorts from the Royal Air Force and regional partner nations, enhancing regional stability and security through a show of combined strength and capability.

The flow of airpower throughout theater during this presence patrol was significant due to the addition of F-22s, which entered the USCENTCOM area of responsibility in February.

The B-52 and its aircrew are assigned to 5th Bomb Wing,**Minot Air Force Base**, North Dakota and flew the mission under**Air Force Global Strike Command**’s bomber task force mission-set.

USCENTCOM, through Ninth Air Force (AFCENT), has facilitated two bomber task force missions in 2022 as a demonstration of the U.S.-led coalition’s commitment to promoting regional stability. The last bomber-led mission across the Central Region involved one B-52 and occurred Feb. 14.LR 



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