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An Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test at 12:21 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time 4 August 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. ICBM test launches demonstrate the U.S. nuclear enterprise is safe, secure, effective and ready to defend the United States and its allies. ICBMs provide the U.S. and its allies the necessary deterrent capability to maintain freedom to operate and navigate globally in accordance with international laws and norms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hanah Abercrombie)

Aug. 4, 2020

Unarmed Minuteman III test launched: Missile launched from Airborne Navy aircraft

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and Navy sailors launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with three test reentry vehicles from aboard the Airborne Launch Control System at 12:21 a.m. Pacific Time Aug. 4 from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.The test demonstrates that the United

625th STOS receives new virtual Air Launch Control System trainer

July 23, 2020

625th STOS installs new virtual trainer

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — The 625th STOS, an 8th Air Force unit located at Offutt AFB, received a new virtual trainer in June 2020. The trainer will allow Air Launch Control System (ALCS) operators to continue training and remain proficient in-house, following the loss of their legacy trainer during the flood at Offutt in March 2019.

The Ogden Air Logistics Center (ALC) managed the Titan II Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) system until its deactivation in 1987.

June 18, 2020

1980s: Hill AFB’s role as the Logistics System Program Manager for all Air Force ICBMs

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — As Hill AFB entered its fifth decade in 1980, the Ogden Air Logistics Center remained the Logistics System Program Manager for the Air Force’s entire Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) deterrent force. The ICBM weapon systems then managed by the Ogden ALC included the LGM-25 Titan II, LGM-30 Minuteman II and III, LGM-118A Peacekeeper, and XMGX-134A Small ICBM. 

A B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., prepares for take off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, for a Bomber Task Force mission June 16, 2020. This Bomber Task Force brought B-52H Stratofortress bombers and 2nd Bomb Wing Airmen to the Indo-Pacific theater to test their ability to integrate and operate from a forward location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lillian Miller)

June 17, 2020

B-52s demonstrate bilateral, joint force integration in Indo-Pacific

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers integrated with the Koku-Jieitai, or Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) fighters and U.S. Navy E/A-18G Growlers over the Sea of Japan, June, 17.

A B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., arrives at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, to conduct Bomber Task Force operations, June 14, 2020. Strategic bomber missions demonstrate the credibility of our forces to address a diverse and uncertain security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lillian Miller)

June 15, 2020

B-52s deploy to Alaska, demonstrate global agility

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers returned to the Indo-Pacific region June 14 to conduct bomber task force operations out of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.

Military aircraft flying

June 1, 2020

B-1s train to LRASM capabilities in Europe during Bomber Task Force mission

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Two B-1B Lancers from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, conducted a long-range strategic Bomber Task Force mission to the Black Sea region, 29 May, 2020. During the mission, the two B-1s conducted training on the Long Range Anti-ship Missile (LRASM). Designed to target adversary ships, the LRASM gives the B-1 the ability to have advanced stand-off and counter-ship capabilities.

Three aircraft fly above the clouds.

May 29, 2020

USNORTHCOM Leads Large-Scale, Multi-Combatant Command Homeland Defense Exercise with Truman Carrier Strike Group

ATLANTIC OCEAN — U.S. Northern Command is leading a major homeland defense exercise conducted in partnership with North American Aerospace Defense Command, U.S. Transportation Command, U.S. Strategic Command, and U.S. Space Command, with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) under the operational control of U.S. Northern Command.

AFGSC STRIKEWERX ribbon cutting

May 28, 2020

Air Force Global Strike Command’s innovation hub ‘STRIKEWERX’ now open for business

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Air Force Global Strike Command launched STRIKEWERX May 28, a new national innovation hub serving as the command’s store front for connecting with industry and academia, finding solutions to the command’s challenges and coming up with innovative ideas to shape the future. Originally planned to be an in-person grand opening earlier in the year, the

The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron Readiness and Emergency Flight poses for a photo at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota on May 28, 2020. The Readiness and Emergency Flight recently won the 2019 Air Force Col. Frederick J. Reimer award, not pictured are TSgt Christine Cherry and Ms. Sebina Oren. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josh W. Strickland)

May 28, 2020

Minot Emergency Flight wins Best Air Force Readiness & Emergency Management Flight

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron Readiness and Emergency Management flight was awarded the 2019 Col. Frederick J. Reimer Award for distinguishing itself as the best Readiness and Emergency Management flight in the Air Force at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota.

A 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer takes off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 27, 2020. In continued demonstration of the U.S. Air Force’s dynamic force employment model, two U.S. Air Force B-1Bs flew from Guam and conducted training in the Sea of Japan with the Koku Jieitai, or Japanese Air Self-Defense Force, as part of a Bomber Task Force mission. BTF supports Pacific Air Forces’ strategic deterrence mission and its commitment to the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce)

May 27, 2020

US, Japan bomber-fighter integration demonstrates commitment, enhances readiness

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — A B-1B Bomber Task Force mission on May 26 included important elements for a complex theater – integration with allies and partners – in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. Strategic Command objectives.