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From left, Maj. Gen. Levon Cumpton, Adjutant General of the Missouri National Guard, Chief Master Sgt. Jason R. Henke, 131st Bomb Wing command chief master sergeant, Col. Matthew D. Calhoun, outgoing 131st Bomb Wing commander, and Col. Jared P. Kennish, incoming 131st Bomb Wing commander, stand ready for the passing of the guidon during a change of command ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Feb. 3, 2023. During the ceremony Col. Jared P. Kennish assumed command of the 131st Bomb Wing from Col. Matthew D. Calhoun. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Kelly C. Ferguson)

Feb. 7, 2023

Whiteman-based National Guard unit gets new commander for Guard’s only B-2 wing

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — The National Guard’s only nuclear flying wing welcomed its new commander during a ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Feb. 3, 2023.

Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) fires a standard missile during a live-fire exercise in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 23. Shiloh is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Feb. 6, 2023

Guided-Missile Cruiser USS Shiloh Concludes 10-Day Surface Warfare Advanced Technical Training (SWATT) in the Philippine Sea

PHILIPPINE SEA — PHILIPPINE SEA - Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67), forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, conducted Surface Warfare Advanced Technical Training (SWATT) exercises in the Philippine Sea from the 14th to the 23rd of January.

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer, assigned to 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, flies over Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of a Bomber Task Force deployment, Feb. 1, 2023.

Feb. 4, 2023

B-1B Lancers return to Indo-Pacific for BTF missions

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — B-1B Lancers assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota landed at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb 1.

230202-N-ZU710-0062 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Feb. 2, 2023) Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, poses for a photo with senior Korean and U.S. Navy leadership aboard the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship ROKS Marado (LPH-6112) in Busan, ROK. Vice Adm. Thomas is in the Republic of Korea to attend the 7th annual Anti-submarine Warfare Cooperation Committee meeting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Chen)

Feb. 3, 2023

7th fleet travels to the Republic of Korea for 7th annual Anti-Submarine Warfare Cooperation Committee meeting

BUSAN, Republic of Korea — Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, visited Commander, Republic of Korea Fleet (CRF) Base in Busan, Republic of Korea (ROK), Feb. 2, to attend the 7th Anti-Submarine Warfare Cooperation Committee (ASWCC) meeting as the co-chair of the event.The ASWCC meets once a year to assist the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) in its efforts to

Feb. 2, 2023

28th Munitions Squadron builds multi-capable Airmen with Pacific Air Forces’ partners

ANDERSEN AIR BASE, Guam-- Eight U.S. Airmen from the 28th Munition Squadron assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, and two Airmen from Andersen Air Base’s 36th MUNS, recently participated in a bomb build during a Bomber Task Force deployment at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 2. During the BTF deployment, Airmen demonstrated

U.S. Air Force Capt. James Wishart, 40th Airlift Squadron co-pilot, flies over North Carolina during Battalion Mass Tactical Week, Jan. 24, 2023. During BMTW, Wishart and his aircrew dropped personnel, heavy equipment and Container Delivery System bundles containing supplies for ground personnel within the drop zone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Hayman)

Feb. 1, 2023

317th AW brings tactical airlift power during BMTW

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — The 317th Airlift Wing supported Battalion Mass Tactical Week at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, Jan. 22-28.

Jan. 26, 2023

AFNWC breaks ground on innovative software center for next-gen ICBM

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 19, 2023, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, to mark the start of construction for a new software facility.

Jan. 26, 2023

Combined Task Force 152 Conducts Exercise in Arabian Gulf with Unmanned Vessel

MANAMA, Bahrain — A Bahrain-led multinational task force from Combined Maritime Forces practiced vessel boarding procedures during exercise Falcon Warrior, Jan. 24-25, while operating with an unmanned system in the Arabian Gulf.

Load competitions are designed to increase teamwork and provide Airmen an opportunity to display their skills

Jan. 17, 2023

Kicking off 2023 with Barksdale’s big bomb-loading battle

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE L.A, -- — Load crews compete by loading munitions onto their respective aircraft while being judged on speed, safety and accuracy.

Dec. 9, 2022

New commander- same mission as U.S. Strategic Command conducts change of command

Offutt AFB — U.S. Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton relieved U.S. Navy Adm. Charles "Chas" A. Richard as commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) during a ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base.