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Multiple U.S. B-1B bombers flew near Venezuela in a series of show-of-force missions aimed at pressuring Caracas and drug cartels, with the flights becoming more frequent and closer to the coast, amid broader U.S. military and political efforts in the region.
Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers made a historic visit to Turkey's Incirlik Air Base, marking the first-ever visit of this aircraft type to the base. The visit included a "hot-pit" refueling, where the engines remain running during refueling, to increase training sortie rates and operational readiness. The B-1s, assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, conducted training missions with the Turkish Air Force, integrating with KC-135R tankers and F-16 Vipers. The visit highlights the U.S. Air Force's ability to deploy its B-1s globally and demonstrates close cooperation with Turkey, despite tensions between Turkey and Israel and Ankara's opposition to Sweden's NATO membership.