A B-1B Lancer flies with a Danish F-16 during a training mission for Bomber Task Force Europe, May 5, 2020. Aircrews from the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, took off on their long-range, long-duration Bomber Task Force mission to conduct interoperability training with Danish fighter aircraft and Estonian joint terminal attack controllers ground teams. Training with our NATO allies and theater partner nations contribute to enhanced resiliency and interoperability and enables us to build enduring relationships necessary to confront the broad range of global challenges.

Continuing coverage of Bomber Task Force in Europe

Photos from Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper's visit to U.S. Strategic Command, Feb. 20, 2020.

SECDEF Visits USSTRATCOM

Photos from Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper's visit to U.S. Strategic Command, Feb. 20, 2020.
The U.S. Navy conducted a scheduled, one-missile test flight of an unarmed life-extended Trident II (D5LE) missile from USS Maine (SSBN-741), an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine, on the Western Test Range off the coast of San Diego, California, Feb. 12, 2020.

USS Maine Successfully Tests Trident II D5LE Missile

The U.S. Navy conducted a scheduled, one-missile test flight of an unarmed life-extended Trident II (D5LE) missile from USS Maine (SSBN-741), an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine, on the Western Test Range off the coast of San Diego, California, Feb. 12, 2020.
An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during a developmental test at 12:33 a.m. Pacific Time Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.

Air Force Global Strike Command Tests Minuteman III Missile with launch from Vandenberg

An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during a developmental test at 12:33 a.m. Pacific Time Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.
U.S. Air Force aircraft from the Pacific theater and the continental United States integrated with the Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self Defense Force or JASDF) to conduct bilateral and theater familiarization training near Japan Feb. 3.

US, Japan bomber-fighter integration showcases alliance, global power projection

U.S. Air Force aircraft from the Pacific theater and the continental United States integrated with the Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self Defense Force or JASDF) to conduct bilateral and theater familiarization training near Japan Feb. 3.
United States Strategic Command effectively executed command and control and battle staff roles, responsibilities, and objectives during Global Lightning 20.

Global Lightning 20: USSTRATCOM supports fellow combatant commands through battle staff-focused exercise from new C2F

United States Strategic Command effectively executed command and control and battle staff roles, responsibilities, and objectives during Global Lightning 20.
A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, receives fuel from a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during Global Thunder 20, Oct. 28, 2019. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise that assesses and validates all of U.S. Strategic Command’s mission areas, tests joint and field training operations, and has a specific focus on nuclear readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)

USSTRATCOM proves nuclear readiness, conducts bomber fly-off during Global Thunder 20

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, receives fuel from a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during Global Thunder 20, Oct. 28, 2019. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise that assesses and validates all of U.S. Strategic Command’s mission areas, tests joint and field training operations, and has a specific focus on nuclear readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)
Link Text
File Not Found

PHOTOS: USS Alaska (SSBN 732) arrives at HMNB Clyde, Scotland for a scheduled port visit July 2, 2019.

Recent News

B-52s train with Norwegian aircraft in high North
Norwegian F-16s and F-35s train with a B-52H Stratofortress during a long-range, long duration strategic Bomber Task Mission throughout Europe and the Arctic region June 3, 2020. The Arctic is a strategic region with growing geopolitical and global importance, the U.S. Department of Defense is working with our Arctic nations and multinational and interagency public and private partners to maintain a secure and stable region where nations work cooperatively to address challenges.
June 3, 2020 - Four B-52H Stratofortresses from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, conducted a long-range, long duration strategic Bomber Task Force mission throughout Europe and the Arctic region, June 3, 2020.
B-1s train to LRASM capabilities in Europe during Bomber Task Force mission
A Ukrainian Su-27 Flanker and MiG-29 Fulcrum escort two B1B Lancers during a training mission for Bomber Task Force Europe, May 29, 2020. Aircrews from the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, took off on their long-range, long-duration Bomber Task Force mission to conduct interoperability training throughout Europe and the Black Sea region. Training with our NATO allies and theater partner nations contribute to enhanced resiliency and interoperability and enables us to build enduring relationships necessary to confront the broad range of global challenges. (Courtesy photo by Ukrainian Air Force)
June 1, 2020 - Two B-1B Lancers from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, conducted a long-range strategic Bomber Task Force mission to the Black Sea region, 29 May, 2020. During the mission, the two B-1s conducted training on the Long Range Anti-ship Missile (LRASM). Designed to target adversary ships, the LRASM gives the B-1 the ability to have advanced stand-off and counter-ship capabilities.
USNORTHCOM Leads Large-Scale, Multi-Combatant Command Homeland Defense Exercise with Truman Carrier Strike Group
A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet intercepts two U.S. Strategic Command B-1B Lancers as they enter the Canadian Air Defense Identification Zone, and again as they enter the Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, May 29, 2020. The intercepts were part of a U.S. Northern Command-led, large-scale homeland defense exercise.
May 29, 2020 - U.S. Northern Command is leading a major homeland defense exercise conducted in partnership with North American Aerospace Defense Command, U.S. Transportation Command, U.S. Strategic Command, and U.S. Space Command, with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) under the operational control of U.S. Northern Command.
More

Social Media

Twitter
RT @TeamMinot: #TeamMinot is at it again! Our #B52s took off on a strategic #BomberTaskForce mission throughout #Europe and the Arctic regi…
Twitter
RT @Luftforsvaret: Today, Norwegian F-35s and F-16s trained together with US B-52 Stratofortress in international airspace just outside Fin…
Twitter
RT @thejointstaff: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff #GenMilley: "We all committed our lives to the idea that is America--We will stay…
Twitter
RT @HQUSAFEAFAF: 4 B-52H Stratofortresses from the 5th BW, ND, flew a long-range, long duration strategic #BomberTaskForce mission thru Eur…
Twitter
#BravoZulu to @US_Stratcom’s LT Amber Bixler & IS1 John Minor for being recognized for their professional leadershi… https://t.co/QSMY9Y7GVB
Twitter
#Readiness is critical to #Deterrence. @USNorthernCmd -led, large-scale #HomelandDefense exercise prepared #Airmen… https://t.co/bKWZQQkVYX
Twitter
RT @USNorthernCmd: VIDEO! Despite #COVID19, NORTHCOM led a large-scale, first of its kind, #HomelandDefense exercise. Thanks to our mission…
Twitter
RT @HQUSAFEAFAF: B-1s trained to LRASM capabilities during a recent Bomber Task Force mission over Europe. https://t.co/tJfEa14c0X #Bombert…
Twitter
#OTD Strategic Air Command was officially inactivated & replaced by a new unified command, @US_Stratcom on June 1,… https://t.co/el7mFqGzxD
Twitter
Do not let physical distancing prevent you from checking in with one another. If you or someone you know is in cris… https://t.co/ZWTYzRNRCT
Twitter
161,489
Follow Us

Our Components

JFACC/AFGSC JFCC-Integrated Missile Defense JFACC/AFGSC

 

 

 

Staying Connected