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June 3, 2024

Bomber Task Force 24-3 underway in Europe

RAF FAIRFORD, England — Four U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron began flying missions in support of Bomber Task Force 24-3 at RAF Fairford, England, May 24, 2024.

missileers at a missile procedures trainer console

May 31, 2024

Greentails recognized with Power Award

The Air and Space Forces Association recognized the 321st Missile Squadron with the 2024 Gen. Thomas S. Power Outstanding Missile Crew Award on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming in May 2024.

May 23, 2024

Ellsworth B-1 Lancers return to Guam, enhances readiness during Bomber Task Force 24-6

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — B-1 Lancers assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of a routine Bomber Task Force deployment, 23 May.

A B-21 Raider conducts flight testing, which includes ground testing, taxiing, and flying operations, at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The B-21 will interoperate with our allies and partners to deliver on our enduring commitment to provide flexible strike options for coalition operations that defend us against common threats. (Courtesy photo)

May 22, 2024

B-21 Raider continues flight test, production

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) — Following its formal unveiling, Dec. 2, 2022, the B-21 Raider began flight testing here where it continues to make progress toward becoming the backbone of the U.S. Air Force bomber fleet.

May 20, 2024

U.S. bombers deploy to Royal Air Force Fairford for latest European bomber task force

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing arrived at Royal Air Force Fairford, in the U.K., for a routine bomber task force deployment, Monday.

The recipients of the 2023 Gen. Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award are recognized during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., May 8, 2024. Established in 2015 and presented annually, the Gen. Larry O. Spencer Innovation award pays tribute to former Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Larry O. Spencer and recognizes individuals and teams driving excellence in innovation within the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Trujillo)

May 13, 2024

Team Minot named DAF 2023 General Larry O. Spencer Award winners

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The Department of the Air Force announced the recipients of the 2023 Gen. Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award during a ceremony at the Pentagon, May 8. Members of Team Minot from the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing won the team award for the second year in a row!

Graphic depicting 6 different DAF missions to showcase the different award winners

April 23, 2024

FY23 DAF Annual Safety Awards

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M — Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety Maj. Gen. Sean Choquette released the recipients for the fiscal year 2023 Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff Safety Awards, as well as the Air and Space Forces Chief of Safety Awards.“Safety is about increasing combat power,” said Choquette. “Our Safety enterprise goal is to build an

B-2 Spirit stealth bombers assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing taxi on the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 15, 2024. Team Whiteman executed a mass fly-off of 12 B-2s to cap off the annual Spirit Vigilance exercise. Routine training ensures that Airmen are always ready to execute global strike operations… anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hailey Farrell)

April 19, 2024

Team Whiteman demonstrates readiness during Exercise Spirit Vigilance

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — The 509th and 131st Bomb Wings capped off the most recent iteration of Exercise Spirit Vigilance by performing a mass fly-off of 12 B-2 Spirit stealth bombers April 15, 2024, at Whiteman Air Force Base.

Maintenance Airmen assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, complete an engine swap on a B-1B Lancer at Morón Air Base, Spain, April 3, 2024, during Bomber Task Force Europe. The ability to perform heavy maintenance in a deployed environment demonstrates crews can maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Anderson)

April 17, 2024

BTF 24-2: 9 EBS completes rapid engine change

MORÓN AIR BASE, Spain — Airmen from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron completed a rapid engine change on a B-1B Lancer during Bomber Task Force 24-2 at Morón Air Base, Spain, Apr. 3, 2024.

B-52H Stratofortresses receive maintenance during exercise Bayou Vigilance on April 3, 2024 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La.

April 15, 2024

Barksdale Conducts Exercise Bayou Vigilance 2024

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Airmen from the 2nd and 5th Bomb Wings trained together while evaluating response and combat operation skills during exercise Bayou Vigilance April 3-12, 2024 at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.