All global strike bombers deploy to Andersen, maintain stability in PACOM theater

[rangerrebew]

All global strike bombers deploy to Andersen, maintain stability in PACOM theater

By Headquarters Pacific Air Force Public Affairs , / Published August 11, 2016
A B-52 Stratofortress, B-1B Lancer and B-2 Spirit sit beside one another on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug.10, 2016. The occasion marked the first time in history that all three of Air Force Global Strike Command's strategic bombers were positioned to simultaneously conduct operations in the U.S. Pacific Command region. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Richard Ebensberger)
 
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (AFNS) -- For the first time in history all three of Air Force Global Strike Command's strategic bombers, the B-52 Stratofortress, B-1B Lancer and B-2 Spirit, are simultaneously conducting operations in the U.S. Pacific Command region.

http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/Article/911677/all-global-strike-bombers-deploy-to-andersen-maintain-stability-in-pacom-theater.aspx

[geronl]

All?

Why would you put them all in one place?

[dfwgator]

Won't the island tip over?

[r9etb]

All?

Why would you put them all in one place?

All three types....

But it's particularly interesting that they're forward-deploying B2s.  That, and the far-too-many-modifiers style of the last paragraph, sort of tips the hand a bit: Obama's starting to make Cold War moves relative to China.

[geronl]

All three types....

But it's particularly interesting that they're forward-deploying B2s.  That, and the far-too-many-modifiers style of the last paragraph, sort of tips the hand a bit: Obama's starting to make Cold War moves relative to China.

Don't pretend China hasn't been doing that already themselves.

[r9etb]

Don't pretend China hasn't been doing that already themselves.

No pretense here: of course they're doing it.  Better than we are.

[rangerrebew]

Won't the island tip over?

    Good one!  They probably checked with Hank Johnson, anyway.