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Sept. 12, 2023

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — The Distributed Mission Operations Center located at Kirtland Air Force Base, hosted its joint Virtual Flag exercise Aug. 25-29, 2023.

Airman 1st Class Jermalie Rosario, 91st Missile Security Forces Squadron defender, fires 40mm high explosive rounds from an M320 Grenade Launcher Module (GLM) during Operation Frontier Thunder at Camp Guernsey, Wyoming, Aug. 29, 2023. The M320 GLM allows defenders to engage armored and soft targets at a range of up to 400 meters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)

Sept. 7, 2023

91st MSFS conducts Operation Frontier Thunder

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 91st Missile Security Forces Squadron conducted Operation Frontier Thunder at Camp Guernsey, Wyoming, Aug. 28-31.

The U. S. Strategic Command Commanding General, Anthony Cotton (left), visited CP Tango, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, and met with UNC/CFC/USFK Commanding General Paul LaCamera (right), to discuss strategic deterrence and regional security. While at CP Tango, Cotton also received a brief on the Ulchi Freedom shield exercise, which is currently being conducted by joint, combined and interagency personnel across the peninsula. (U.S. Army photo by SGT Day Marzelle).

Sept. 7, 2023

USSTRATCOM Commander’s visit to ROK

USAG Humphreys, Republic of Korea — Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, commander, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), visited the Korean Peninsula Aug. 29- Sept. 1 as part of multiday visit to reiterate America’s commitment to its partners and allies in Northeast Asia.

Sept. 6, 2023

USSTRATCOM Commander Gen. Anthony Cotton visits Japan First overseas visit demonstrates ironclad commitment to allies

TOKYO, Japan — Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, commander, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), held several key engagements with senior leaders in Japan, Sept. 1-4, as part of his first visit to the Western Pacific since becoming the USSTRATCOM commander.

Sept. 6, 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 30th Space Launch Delta Guardians launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with three test re-entry vehicles Sept. 6 at 1:26 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

U.S. Air Force maintainers with the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron perform maintenance on a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber as part of a Bomber Task Force mission at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, Aug 30, 2023. BTF missions showcase the Air Force’s ability to continue to execute flying missions, sustain readiness and support our allies through the concept of Agile Combat Employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Hicks)

Aug. 31, 2023

Backbone of Deterrence: maintaining the world’s only nuclear-capable stealth bomber

KEFLAVIK, Iceland — The world’s only nuclear-capable stealth bomber requires a dedicated team of U.S. Airmen to ensure it’s ready at a moment's notice for any global strike mission. Whiteman Air Force Base maintainers work around the clock to keep the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber operational, ensuring it can complete its mission to provide strategic nuclear and conventional deterrence anytime, anywhere.

Two 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron pilots approach a B-2 Spirit during Bomber Task Force 24-4, Keflavik, Iceland, Aug. 15, 2023. BTF operations are U.S. Strategic Command's means of conducting Dynamic Force Employment in support of the Department of Defense's National Defense Strategy at the direction of the President of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)

Aug. 31, 2023

Assurance, Wherever We Go: Mobile Operations Center lands in Iceland

KEFLAVIK, Iceland — The ability to deliver global strike from any location across the globe is the fulcrum of strategic deterrence against U.S. adversaries. Since 2020, members of the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron have worked to revolutionize the concept of agile combat employment by employing U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command’s mobile operations center.

photo of US military brick building with words ShOC-N on the building

Aug. 30, 2023

Air Force, Army Battle Labs work with DARPA on ASTARTE, new C2 capability

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — The 805th Combat Training Squadron’s Shadow Operations Center-Nellis, also known as the U.S. Air Force’s Advanced Battle Management System Battle Lab, recently experimented with joint partners that helped evolve a new joint airspace management and joint fires capability at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Working with the U.S. Army’s Mission Command Battle Lab and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the ShOC-N hosted and collaborated on a joint experiment of the Air Space Total Awareness for Rapid Tactical Execution, or ASTARTE, system, an advanced warfighting innovation project.

Defender participates in inaugural ARROW course.

Aug. 29, 2023

Inaugural ARROW hosted by 90 CGTS

CAMP GUERNSEY, Wyo. — Convoy Response Teams from across three 20 AF missile wings participated in the inaugural ARROW course.

A woman in a ceremonial uniform stands with a rifle in a field of grass.

Aug. 28, 2023

Malmstrom Airman named Air Force Honor Guardsman of the Year

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. — Senior Airman Alaura Tapia-Caballero, one of the countless guardsmen who live by the honor guard mantra “Nameless and Selfless Service,” recently stepped out of the anonymity when she set herself apart for her dignitary service and was named 2022’s U.S. Air Force Honor Guardsman of the Year.