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U.S. Bombers, Fighters Fly in International Airspace East of North Korea

17-039 | Sept. 25, 2017

WAHINGTON DC —
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers from Guam, along with U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter escorts from Okinawa, Japan, flew in international airspace over waters east of North Korea., Sept. 23.
 
This is the farthest north of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) any U.S. fighter or bomber aircraft have flown off North Korea’s coast in the 21st century, underscoring the seriousness with which we take the DPRK’s reckless behavior.
 
This mission is a demonstration of U.S. resolve and a clear message that the President has many military options to defeat any threat. North Korea’s weapons program is a grave threat to the Asia-Pacific region and the entire international community. We are prepared to use the full range of military capabilities to defend the U.S. homeland and our allies.
 
For additional information please contact U.S. Pacific Command Public Affairs at publicaffairs.pacom@navy.mil, or (808) 477-1341.
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