Why Is The US Air Force Sending B-52 Bombers To Spain?

The unexpected arrival of B-52s in Spain hints at a new chapter in an ongoing military saga.
The National Interest

The US Air Force Sends a B-52H Stratofortress to Spain

A US B-52H bomber deployed to Spain as part of a strategic task force, showcasing agile operations across Europe and Africa while signaling US airpower strength and allied readiness. A United States ...
Task & Purpose

Air Force relieves air mobility group commander in Spain after just four months

Col. Ryan Herman, who took over the 521st Air Mobility Operations Group in July, was removed following a “loss of confidence.” By Nicholas Slayton Published Nov 8, 2025 7:30 AM EST Col. Ryan Herman, ...
The Aviationist

B-52s Deploy to Spain for Bomber Task Force 26-1

The first European BTF deployment of the new financial year kicked off at Morón Air Base, Spain, on Nov. 8 with the arrival of three B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers. Three aircraft from the 2nd ...
Stars and Stripes

Air Force deploys B-52s to base in Spain for NATO bomber task force training

STUTTGART, Germany — U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers deployed over the weekend to a base in Spain that will serve as a launching pad for operations along NATO’s eastern flank and into the High North. The ...