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March 20, 2023

U.S. and Republic of Korea Enhance Combat Readiness with Combined Air Training

USAG Humphreys, Republic of Korea -- The Republic of Korea (ROK) and U.S. conducted a combined aerial exercise in conjunction with the deployment of U.S. B-1B Strategic Bombers to the Korean peninsula on March 19, which was the 7th day of the Freedom Shield 23 exercise which began on March 13.In the latest U.S.-ROK combined air training event, ROK

A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flies over Norway during a Bomber Task Force mission March 16, 2023. BTF missions familiarize aircrew with air bases and operations in different geographic combatant command areas of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright)

March 20, 2023

Bomber Task Force 23-2: Global Reach

MORÓN AIR BASE, SPAIN — MORÓN AIR BASE, SPAIN – This week the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, operating out of Morón Air Base, Spain, performed missions in three different areas of responsibility.

March 20, 2023

Homegrown innovation: 343rd Bomb Squadron leads Exercise SOUTHERN EDGE

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Members of the 307th Bomb Wing and Air Force Special Operations Command integrated with special operations forces from Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom during Exercise SOUTHERN EDGE here March 10-17, 2023.

An airman assigned to the 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit performs an oxygen refill on a B52-H Stratofortress at Morón Air Base, Spain, Mar. 10, 2023. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. (U.S. Air Force by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

March 10, 2023

Bomber Task Force 23-2: Maintaining the Task Force

MORÓN AIR BASE, SPAIN — MORÓN AIR BASE, SPAIN – The 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit out of Morón Air Base, Spain, has been working 24/7 to ensure the readiness of the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron’s assets.

Static fire test for ICBM solid rocket motor

March 6, 2023

Air Force conducts Sentinel static fire test

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — The Air Force and Northrop Grumman conducted a static fire test March 2, 2023, for the LGM-35A Sentinel weapon system at Northrop Grumman's facility in Promontory, Utah.

A B-52H Stratofortress aircraft takes flight for a Bomber Task Force mission at Morón Air Base, Spain on Mar. 1, 2023. These BTF missions are representative of the U.S. extended deterrent commitment to our Allies and Partners and enhance regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lieutenant Christopher Thibeaux-Moore)

March 3, 2023

Bomber Task Force 23-2: 23rd EBS Returns to Morón

MORÓN AIR BASE, SPAIN — MORÓN AIR BASE, SPAIN – The 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron out of Morón Air Base, Spain, began their Bomber Task Force operations Feb. 24, 2023.

Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) and U.S. Sixth Fleet (SIXTHFLT) concluded nine days of Vigilance Activity Neptune Strike 2023-1 (NEST 23.1), the ninth phase of NATO’s long-planned Project Neptune series of activities, Feb. 28.

March 1, 2023

NATO concludes successful Vigilance Activity Neptune Strike 2023-1

OEIRAS, Portugal — Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) and U.S. Sixth Fleet (SIXTHFLT) concluded nine days of Vigilance Activity Neptune Strike 2023-1 (NEST 23.1), the ninth phase of NATO’s long-planned Project Neptune series of activities, Feb. 28.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 16, 2023) Senior leaders from the U.S. Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) pose for a photo following the trilateral theater anti-submarine warfare (TASW) working group (TTASWWG) at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. The TTASWWG helped improve information sharing, coordination, and communication between the three countries and across all domains of undersea warfare. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Arthur Rosen)

Feb. 28, 2023

Submarine Group 7 Hosts Trilateral Theater Anti-Submarine Warfare Tabletop Exercise and Working Group in Yokosuka

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Commander, Submarine Group 7 hosted their counterparts from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Royal Australian Armed Forces personnel from the Australian Headquarters Joint Operations Command (HQJOC) for a trilateral theater anti-submarine warfare (TASW) tabletop exercise and working group at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Feb.

The 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron was awarded the 2022 Security Forces Squadron Outstanding Large Unit Award at the Major Command level for the first time in the unit’s history, and will go on to compete for the award at the Air Force level. The award recognizes the importance of the mission the 891st MSFS supports and the lengths the Airmen assigned to the unit went in order to ensure that mission was accomplished.

Feb. 28, 2023

891st MSFS achieves new heights

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron was awarded the 2022 Security Forces Squadron Outstanding Large Unit Award at the Major Command level for the first time in the unit’s history, and will go on to compete for the award at the Air Force level. The award recognizes the importance of the mission the 891st MSFS supports and the lengths the Airmen assigned to the unit went in order to ensure that mission was accomplished.

Feb. 24, 2023

8th U.S.-ROK Deterrence Strategy Committee Table-Top Exercise – Joint Press Release

WASHINGTON -- The United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) conducted the 8th U.S-ROK Deterrence Strategy Committee Table-Top Exercise (DSC TTX), February 22, 2023 at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Following the TTX, the ROK and U.S. delegations visited the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in Georgia, February 23, 2023.During the 54th U.S.-ROK