A B-52 bomber squadron will be deployed to the Middle East.
Air Force announces B-52 bomber aircraft deploying to Middle East to bomb ISIS
The 23rd Bomb Squadron “Barons” and other USAF support personnel are deploying to the Middle East. The deployment marks the first time in twelve years that B-52 bombers from Minot Air Force Base will deploy to the Middle East. The squadron members have been going through extensive training in preparation for the deployment, Minot base officials told Minot Daily News.