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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joel Velez, 9th Bomber Generation Squadron crew chief, connects a fuel hose to a B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 8, 2025. Upgrades to Dyess’ fueling system added 21 new refueling locations, including two additional hot pit refueling stations, enhancing the 7th Bomb Wing’s ability to support B-1 operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adrien Tran)

July 18, 2025

Fueling the fight: Dyess modernizes for future missions

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — The 7th Bomb Wing is in the final phase of a $24 million modernization project to overhaul Dyess AFB’s fueling infrastructure—a multi-year initiative designed to improve efficiency & enhance operational readiness across the installation.

Airman 1st Class Michael Woods, 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron defender guards vehicle at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 11, 2025. Woods guarded the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during the Bully Vigilance 25-1 exercise, designed to demonstrate the proficiency of defenders during a convoy.

July 17, 2025

91st Missile Wing performs Bully Vigilance 25-1 exercise

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — From July 9 -17, 2025, Airmen from the 91st Missile Wing put their skills to the test during Bully Vigilance 25-1, a Full Mission Profile (FMP) exercise held in conjunction with an inspector general-led evaluation.

A group of personnel representing the longest and shortest serving members from Strategic Weapons Facility, Atlantic’s (SWFLANT) government, military and industry teams, ceremoniously cut a cake with Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe Jr., Director, Strategic Systems Programs during a celebratory event held at the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga. chapel on July 3, in honor of the 70th anniversary of Strategic Systems Programs (SSP).

July 17, 2025

Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic Celebrates SSP 70th Anniversary

KINGS BAY, Ga. – Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) leadership visited Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic (SWFLANT) on July 2, 2025, to celebrate SSP’s 70th anniversary and recognize the exceptional dedication of the SWFLANT team to the SSP mission.

July 11, 2025

Japan, Republic of Korea and U.S. conduct trilateral flight

PACIFIC OCEAN — Fighter aircraft from Japan and the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of U.S. bombers operating in the Pacific, July 11, 2025.

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress from the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flies over the skies of Sweden for their celebration of their acceptance into NATO during Bomber Task Force 25-2, RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, March 11, 2025. These operations demonstrate the ability to rapidly deploy strategic assets in support of global stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Chris Hibben)

July 9, 2025

US Airmen deploy in support of Indo-Pacific Bomber Task Force exercise

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — A Bomber Task Force deployment of multiple U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft, Airmen, and support equipment from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 8, 2025.

Airmen guide a munition down a conveyer belt.

July 3, 2025

Minot AFB accomplishes historic first during Combat Ammunition Production Exercise

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 5th Munitions Squadron hosted its first Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) here from June 22-27, marking a significant milestone for Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). The exercise tested 5th Bomb Wing Airmen’s capacity to mass-produce conventional munitions in a simulated wartime scenario—while also breaking CAPEX production records across the board.

Two airmen standing next to a truck on a runway refuel a B-2 aircraft with a crescent moon in a cloudy blue sky in the background.

June 27, 2025

AFLCMC continues modernization of B-2 bomber

AFLCMC's Bomber's Directorate is responsible for planning, modernizing, and sustaining the B-2 “Spirit.”

Two men, one in a business suit and the other in a dress military uniform, are standing across from each other behind podiums, speaking to a room full of people sitting down with their backs to the camera.

June 22, 2025

Hegseth, Caine Laud Success of U.S. Strike on Iran Nuke Sites

During a press conference at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, lauded the success of the U.S. strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities. U.S. Strategic Command B-2 Spirit bombers dropped fourteen Massive Ordnance Penetrators as part of Operation Midnight Hammer, marking the first combat use of the 30,000-pound GBU-57 MOP.

The defense secretary speaks during a hearing.

June 12, 2025

Hegseth says shipbuilding, Golden Dome, nuclear deterrence make up DoD budget request for billions in funding

WASHINGTON — "No doubt, our nuclear triad is the silent foundation of our entire deterrent effect, and that's why this budget fully funds all three legs of the triad and makes sure we're leaning forward and ensuring we have the most capable nuclear deterrent possible," said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during Senate Appropriations Committee testimony on funding levels for fiscal year 2026.

Four white horses with female riders holding the Texas and American flags walk in front of a B-1 Lancer

June 5, 2025

B-1B Lancer: 40 striking years

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — June 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of B-1B Lancer at Dyess AFB. The multi-mission B-1, carrying the largest conventional payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force, is the backbone of America's long-range bomber force, rapidly delivering massive quantities of precision and non-precision weapons against any adversary, anywhere in the world, on demand.