June 3, 2019

USSTRATCOM Commander Announces 2018 Omaha Trophy Winners

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — In recognition of outstanding support to U.S. Strategic Command’s (USSTRATCOM) strategic deterrence mission, U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of USSTRATCOM, announced the winners of the 2018 Omaha Trophies June 3, 2019.“The Omaha Trophy represents the best of the best in units executing strategic deterrence,” said Hyten. “This year’s

June 2, 2019

Bomber Task Force Participates in Joint Exercise with Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group

ARABIAN SEA — A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and part of the U.S. Central Command Bomber Task Force, and the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, attached to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group conducted joint operations in the CENTCOM area of responsibility, June 1.The operations emphasize Joint Force

May 17, 2019

23rd EBS trains during Exercise Diamond Storm

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE BASE DARWIN, Australia — A contingent from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS) deployed from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, with a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress in support of the Australian Air Warfare Center-led exercise Diamond Storm May 6-26, 2019.

May 6, 2019

Vaughn native: Neuman promoted to rank of brigadier general

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — The U.S. Air Force welcomed a new general officer to its ranks, as Vaughn, Montana native Col. Ty Neuman, director of the Commander’s Action Group (CAG) for U.S. Strategic Command, promoted to the rank of brigadier general, May 3, 2019.“I contribute a lot of my success to my parents,” said Neuman. “Their parenting and leadership provided me a great

April 10, 2019

Shanahan, Wilson, Goldfein offer views for ensuring U.S. superiority in space

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) — The top echelon of the United States’ civilian and military leadership offered unflinching assurances April 9, that America’s superiority in space will endure even as competition – and the stakes – for primacy intensify.

April 2, 2019

Wilson, Goldfein outline Air Force progress, need for larger force

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein told the House Armed Services Committee Tuesday that the Air Force must get bigger and funding must be predictable to meet – and defeat – security threats at home, globally and in space in an era of great power competition.

April 1, 2019

23rd EBS brings bomber support to Diamond Shield 2019

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE BASE DARWIN, Australia — U.S. Airmen assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, participated in Diamond Shield 2019 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, March 18, 2019.

March 29, 2019

23rd Expeditionary Bomber Squadron brings Bomber Support to Diamond Shield 2019

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE BASE DARWIN, Australia -- U.S. Airmen assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, participated in Diamond Shield 2019 at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Australia, March 18, 2019.More than 80 Airmen and two B-52 Stratofortresses assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomber Squadron

March 17, 2019

Team Offutt battling flood waters

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Like large portions of Nebraska, Offutt personnel are battling flood waters which started to creep onto the installation March 15.

Feb. 26, 2019

Boomers of Bangor: Life on board a Trident submarine

NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BANGOR, Wash. — KING 5's Greg Copeland reports about life on board the Navy's best peacekeeper - and ultimate tool.