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Three B-2s are on their last mission before returning to their home station. The BTF provides aircrews the ability to forward posture strategic bombers within the European theater, enabling integration with NATO Allies and partners to advance the ability for the allies to operate as a single, cohesive force.

Sept. 14, 2023

Mission Success: Bomber Task Force 23-4 wraps up

KEFLAVIK, Iceland — Last month, more than 150 Airmen assigned to the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and 3 B-2 Spirit stealth bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base arrived at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland to synchronize efforts with Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing, and integrate with NATO Allies across Europe to engage in Bomber Task Force missions. 

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Sept. 13, 2023

Kirtland Innovation Center: Creative Solutions for Practical Problems

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — The Innovation Center at Kirtland AFB focuses on finding creative solutions for everyday problems and exploring new ways to improve existing practices.

Capt Woodley at the MPT

Sept. 12, 2023

AFGSC conducts 13N FAST Field Tests

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — AFGSC members from the Studies, Assessments, Analysis and Lessons Learned Directorate and the Data Analytics Collaboration Cell executed their first field test of the 13N Force Assessment Scheduling Tool, or FAST, at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, Aug. 15-17. Operators and support personnel from the 90th Operations Group collaborated with programmers and analysts from AFGSC Headquarters to ensure the program met rigorous standards for operational needs.

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Sept. 12, 2023

DMOC hosts "Virtual Flag" exercise

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 success of the mission is attributed to the cohesive operations between the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, the 501st Combat Support Wing, and NATO allies during the BTF.

Sept. 7, 2023

USAF Bands together: Strikers and Pathfinders combine efforts to deliver airpower

KEFLAVIK, Iceland — In the realm of modern military operations, where agility and adaptability are paramount to the success of operations, Agile Combat Employment is the way forward. As Bomber Task Force 23-4 continues, members of the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and the 501st Combat Support Wing are collaborating efforts to ensure swift and effective responses to support NATO Allies and partners in the Arctic region.

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.

USSTRATCOM Commander Gen. Anthony Cotton visits Japan

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.

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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.