US Military News • 9 EBS Conducts a Historic Bomber Task Force out of Ørland AFS, Norway
- 3 years ago
The 9 EBS from Dyess AFB, TX successfully conducts a historic Bomber Task Force out of Ørland AFS, #Norway
The 9th Bomb Squadron is a squadron of the United States Air Force. It is assigned to the 7th Operations Group, Global Strike Command, stationed at Dyess #AirForce Base, #Texas. The squadron is equipped with the Rockwell B-1B Lancer Bomber.
Formed in June 1917, the 9th is one of the oldest squadrons in the Air Force. During World War I, the squadron was the first American night reconnaissance squadron to be organized.
Later, it served with the Army Air Service and #Army Air Corps in the Inter-War period and then served in Australia, Egypt and India during World War II. A part of Strategic Air Command during the Cold War, today the squadron is engaged as part of the Global War on Terrorism.
"The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement."
Credit to : Airman 1st Class Reilly McGuire - 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
The 9th Bomb Squadron is a squadron of the United States Air Force. It is assigned to the 7th Operations Group, Global Strike Command, stationed at Dyess #AirForce Base, #Texas. The squadron is equipped with the Rockwell B-1B Lancer Bomber.
Formed in June 1917, the 9th is one of the oldest squadrons in the Air Force. During World War I, the squadron was the first American night reconnaissance squadron to be organized.
Later, it served with the Army Air Service and #Army Air Corps in the Inter-War period and then served in Australia, Egypt and India during World War II. A part of Strategic Air Command during the Cold War, today the squadron is engaged as part of the Global War on Terrorism.
"The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement."
Credit to : Airman 1st Class Reilly McGuire - 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs