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A 595 SCS Airman conducts 3-D printing for a SACCS light lens.

May 4, 2022

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Airmen from the 595th Strategic Communications Squadron utilize a 3-D printer to circumvent scarcity of SACCS part.

Chief Master Sgt. Steve Cenov, right, 8th Air Force command chief and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center senior enlisted leader, and Airman 1st Class Nicholas DeAnda, 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, taxi a B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 29, 2022. Crew chiefs organize aircraft maintenance and ensure all inspections are completed safely and correctly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Hayman)

May 3, 2022

‘Mighty Eighth’ commander demonstrates B-1 readiness, bridging to future of America’s lift and strike base

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas. — Maj. Gen. Andrew Gebara, 8th Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Steve Cenov, 8th Air Force command chief and J-GSOC senior enlisted leader, visited Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, showcasing B-1 readiness, agility and resilience April 29.

Enlisted Airmen of Air Education and Training Command induct Gen. Anthony Cotton, Commander, U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command and Commander, Air Forces Strategic-Air, U.S. Strategic Command, into the AETC Order of the Sword in a ceremony.

April 19, 2022

AETC enlisted Airmen present former AU president, commander Order of the Sword

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFNS) — Gen. Anthony Cotton received the Order of the Sword for his significant contributions to the development of the Air Force enlisted force during an official ceremony at Gunter Annex’s Flag Park April 1, 2022.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new E-4B Training Center in La Vista, Neb., April 14, 2022.

April 15, 2022

The Air Force’s first E-4B simulator is up and running

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — E-4B pilots and flight engineers have a new way to accomplish training thanks to the delivery of a new E-4B-specific simulator. The milestone was commemorated during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at a facility in La Vista, Neb., April 14.

A B-2 Spirit taxis on the runway prior to night time flying operations as part of Exercise Agile Tiger April 5, 2022 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Exercise Agile Tiger gave Team Whiteman the opportunity to practice operational unpredictability, while assuring our partners and allies that we are postured to execute nuclear operations and global strike anytime, anywhere. (United States Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Devan Halstead)

April 12, 2022

Exercise Agile Tiger: Integrated deterrence in the heartland of America

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — Whiteman Air Force Base concluded the first iteration of Exercise Agile Tiger, designed to improve joint warfighter lethality through high fidelity mission planning, execution, and debrief.Exercise Agile Tiger enhanced participants’ ability to communicate, collaborate and operate together, ensuring unity of effort across the joint force.Over the

April 8, 2022

DEGRE-22 WarGame Focuses on Strategic Deterrence, Assurance, Escalation Management

U.S. Strategic Command, in association with the U.S. Naval War College, conducted a Deterrence and Escalation Game and Review WarGame April 4-8.

The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Alaska (SSBN 732) Gold Crew returns to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay,

April 8, 2022

USS Alaska Takes Trophy 5th Time in Decade

KINGS BAY, Ga. — The crews of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Alaska (SSBN 732) were recently announced as the recipients of the 2021 U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Omaha Trophy.

Shown is an illustration of the LGM-35A Sentinel launch silo, the Air Force’s newest weapon system known as the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent. The Air Force determined the LGM-35A Sentinel would provide continuity in strategic deterrence and cost less than extending the life of the current intercontinental ballistic missile fleet, comprised of the aging Minuteman III. Replacing the 1970s-era missile modernizes the ground-based leg of the nuclear triad and brings the Minuteman’s more than 50 years of service to a close. (U.S. Air Force illustration)

April 5, 2022

Air Force’s new intercontinental ballistic missile system has a name: Sentinel

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall approved the designation for the system that modernizes the ICBM leg of the Nation’s nuclear triad.

A U.S. Air Force E-4B National Airborne Operations Center aircraft takes off from Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, July 10, 2019. The E-4B is capable of seating more than 100 people including a joint-service team, an Air Force flight crew, maintenance and security components, a communications team and selected augmentees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Skovo)

April 5, 2022

Air Force delivers E-4B simulator

E-4B pilots and flight engineers assigned to the 595th Command and Control Group at Offutt Air Force Base, have a new state-of-the-art training device.

On April 4, the 509th Bomb Wing kicked off a four-day interoperability exercise involving active duty, guard and reserve fighter, bomber, refueling and support units from across the country

April 4, 2022

Whiteman Air Force Base hosts large-force joint integration exercise

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — On April 4, the 509th Bomb Wing kicked off a four-day interoperability exercise involving active duty, guard and reserve fighter, bomber, refueling and support units from across the country.Following months-long planning, Exercise Agile Tiger is designed to meet training objectives consisting of high-fidelity distributed mission planning,