April 6, 2020

1960s: Minuteman ICBM mission arrives at Hill AFB

The year 1960 opened a decade of unprecedented technological competition. This is no light statement considering the advancements made in the previous decade, during which the U.S. Air Force transitioned to jet engines and began the development of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs).

Nov. 16, 2018

Air Force announces bases to support B-21 Raider mission

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The Air Force has selected Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, to coordinate maintenance and sustainment of the B-21 Raider and Edwards AFB, California, to lead testing and evaluation of the next generation long-range strike bomber.