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Feb. 1, 2024

Bombers abound: North Dakota-based B-52s arrive in Pacific, provide strategic deterrence

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — B-52 Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, landed at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam at the end of January as part of a Bomber Task Force to support strategic deterrence missions aimed at reinforcing the rules-based international order in the Indo-Pacific region.

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, out of Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, takes off at Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore, Jan. 24, 2024. The 345th EBS arrived in Singapore as part of regular U.S. Air Force training and engagements with key partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Hayman)

Jan. 31, 2024

US B-1B Lancers train alongside Republic of Singapore Air Force

PAYA LEBAR AIR BASE, Singapore — Two B-1B Lancers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, arrived at Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore, Jan. 18-24, as part of the United States Air Force's regular training and engagements with key partners in the region.

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Jan. 30, 2024

US, allies and partners integrate for dynamic targeting kill-chain automation experiments

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — The 805th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Shadow Operations Center – Nellis, executed their annual Capstone event by experimenting with and developing tactics, techniques, and procedures for integrated two-way kill-chain automation between the operational and tactical command and control including battle management levels, to create competitive advantages for the United States and its allies and partners at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron taxis on the flightline at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Jan. 25, 2024. The bombers took off for training missions that will conclude with the aircraft landing at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen)

Jan. 25, 2024

Ellsworth generates bombers

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. — The unmistakable sound of freedom that only B-1B Lancers can create, filled the skies over the base Jan. 25, 2024, when the 28th Bomb Wing launched several aircraft, demonstrating its ability to provide long range strike – anytime, anywhere.

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, prepares to land at Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore, Jan. 18, 2024. The B-1B will conduct air-to-air refueling training with the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport. (Republic of Singapore Air Force courtesy photo)

Jan. 19, 2024

US B-1B Lancers conduct air-to-air refueling training with Republic of Singapore Air Force

PAYA LEBAR AIR BASE, Singapore — Two B-1B Lancers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, arrived at Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore, Jan. 18, as part of the United States Air Force’s regular training and engagements with key partners in the region.

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Jan. 18, 2024

USSTRATCOM Command Chaplain and Religious Affairs SEL Visit Kirtland

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — Col. Darren Duncan, United States Strategic Command command chaplain, and Master Sgt. Holly Lodin, USSTRATCOM senior enlisted leader of Religious Affairs, visited Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 17-18.

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Jan. 16, 2024

Integrating space into Information Warfare

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO - LACKLAND, Texas — As the U.S. Air Force’s competition force, 16th Air Force (Air Forces CYBER) cultivates air and space superiority by integrating space into all warfighting functions to enhance integrated deterrence. This integration unifies 16th Air Force’s mission support with Space Operations Command to grow readiness.

Defenders from the 5th Security Forces Squadron sweep of the flight line during a purge in support of Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-2 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 5, 2024. A “purge” consists of a team of defenders sweeping the flightline for any hazardous material and securing the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Nottingham)

Jan. 9, 2024

5th Bomb Wing and 2nd Bomb Wing work together for Exercise Prairie/Bayou Vigilance 24-2

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota and the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana participated in Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-2 here, Jan. 4-7, 2024.  The Vigilance exercise series showcases Air Force Global Strike airpower and capabilities, ensuring Airmen are prepared and ready to execute their mission by providing a realistic training environment to exercise flexible, strategic airpower. Exercise PV/BV is designed to test both wings’ ability to conduct strategic bomber readiness operations by enabling the 5th and 2nd Bomb Wings to work together. 

Adm. Daryl Caudle, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, center, looks on as Vice Adm. Robert Gaucher, left, relieves Vice Adm. William Houston, right, during the Commander, Submarine Forces change of command ceremony onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Dec. 28.

Dec. 28, 2023

Submarine Force Conducts Change of Command

NORFOLK, Va. — Vice Adm. Robert Gaucher relieved Vice Adm. William Houston as Commander, Submarine Forces/Submarine Force Atlantic during a change of command ceremony held onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Dec. 28, 2023.

A U.S. Air Force UH-1N Iroquois, assigned to the 54th Helicopter Squadron, conducts flight operations at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 16, 2023. The UH-1N is a light-lift utility helicopter used to support a wide variety of missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)

Dec. 27, 2023

Eye in the Sky: 54th Helicopter Squadron secures Team Minot’s missile fields from above

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — “The primary mission of the 54th HS is nuclear deterrence and nuclear surety,” said Capt. Matthew Weaver, 54th HS aircraft commander. “We’re heavily involved with the 91st MW and supporting their mission.”