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Six aircraft fly over a green and gold statue in a blue sky with clouds as seen from the ground.

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U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft fly in formation with allied fighter jets over the Monument of Freedom in Riga, Latvia, during a Bomber Task Force Europe exercise, Aug. 19, 2025. The exercise demonstrated NATO air forces' ability to operate together.

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Tags: latvia, nato, exercises, partnerships, partnerships, air force, training, bomber task force europe
Credit: Courtesy photo VIRIN: 250819-F-F3253-1005R.JPG

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