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May 30, 2023
U.S. Air Force kicks off Radar Modernization for B-52 Stratofortress fleet
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — A B-52 from the 307th Bomb Wing arrived at a Boeing Co., facility in San Antonio, on May 25, to begin receiving the Active Electronically Scanned Array system, also known as AESA, as part of the Air Force’s B-52 Radar Modernization Program.
May 24, 2023
Bomber Task Force: Supersonic bombers return to Europe
ROYAL AIR FORCE FAIRFORD, United Kingdom — U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers returned to RAF Fairford, May 23, for Bomber Task Force Europe 2023-3 to conduct a long-planned bomber rotation in support of U.S. European Command and NATO deterrence initiatives.Two of the Texas-based supersonic bombers from Dyess Air Force Base’s 7th Bomb Wing entered the theater today by first integrating with Allies
53rd Wing B-52 executes long-range mine test, advancing maritime capabilities in a contested environment
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — A B-52H Stratofortress attached to the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron validated the ability to deploy inert Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) QuickStrike Extended Range (QS-ER) mines from a standoff distance of more than 40 miles off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii at the Pacific Missile Range Facility in early March, 2023.
May 1, 2023
Travis hosts Project Tuskegee, AIM Event
The 60th Air Mobility Wing recently hosted Air Force Global Strike Command for a Project Tuskegee, Aviation Inspiration Mentorship (AIM) event to encourage early interest in aviation here, April 28, 2023.
37th Bomb Squadron Awarded Omaha Trophy
The Tigers of the 37th Bomb Squadron roared into history when Gen. Anthony Cotton, U.S. Strategic Command commander, presented the unit with the 2022 Omaha Trophy for being the best strategic bomber squadron during a special event April 21, 2023, at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D.
April 26, 2023
53rd Wing completes Operational Testing of B-1B Sustainment Block-18 software
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron completed the Field Development Evaluation (FDE) of Sustainment Block-18 (SB-18), a major software block upgrade providing new capabilities and improvements to the B-1B Lancer avionics suite, in late March, 2023.
April 25, 2023
Behind the bombers: 608th AOC hones control during Global Thunder
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Airmen within the 608th Air Operations Center put their command and control skills to the test during U.S. Strategic Command's annual C2 exercise.
April 20, 2023
U.S. Strategic Command Concludes Exercise Global Thunder 2023
Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command concluded exercise Global Thunder 2023, which successfully tested and validated the nation’s nuclear command, control, and operational procedures. The exercise ran April 11-18 and involved more than 100,000 personnel from across the nuclear enterprise focused on ensuring our forces are ready to deter adversaries and, if
April 19, 2023
Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of U.S. nuclear force's safe, effective deterrent
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and Navy aircrew launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with one test re-entry vehicle from aboard the Airborne Launch Control System April 19 at 5:11 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.This test launch is part of routine and