May 13, 2025

Behind the Bomber: The team driving operational success

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan — Throughout Bomber Task Force 25-2, Airmen from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron have diligently worked to maintain the health of the B-1B Lancer fleet, keeping the team and aircraft mission-ready and allowing the 9th EBS to excel.

April 30, 2025

2nd Bomb Wing Integrates with Key Partners at Chennault International Airport

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — The 2nd Bomb Wing and the 159th Fighter Wing demonstrated enhanced interoperability and strengthened their operational capabilities during a combined air-to-air integration training event held April 29, 2025, culminating in an operational survey of the Louisiana Army National Guard’s Lake Charles Readiness Center at Chennault International Airport.

April 29, 2025

Australia, Philippines, and U.S. Conduct Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity

Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone — Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone — The combined armed and defense forces of Australia, the Philippines, and the United States, demonstrating a collective commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, conducted a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, April 29, 2025.

April 16, 2025

126th ARW uses total force integration to dominate nuclear response drill during certification course

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. - The 126th Air Refueling Wing recently led a series of nuclear response drills for a two-week nuclear mission certification course, aimed to ensure aircrews can successfully conduct refueling missions supporting America’s nuclear triad.

April 11, 2025

625 STOS supports Giant Pace 25-1

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — The 625th Strategic Operations Squadron assigned to the 95th Wing at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, plays a vital role in safeguarding the United States.

April 8, 2025

134th ARW enhances readiness with Nuclear Operational Readiness and Combat Readiness exercises

MCGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. — The 134th Air Refueling Wing at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base conducted a four-day Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise (NORE) and Combat Readiness Exercise (CRE) from April 5–8. The training focused on enhancing the Wing’s preparedness for both combat operations and nuclear deterrence, with emphasis on the vital role of aerial refueling. Airmen from across the Wing refined mission-critical skills, cross-trained in multiple roles, and demonstrated the strength of teamwork and leadership. The exercises reinforced the Wing’s commitment to operational excellence and mission readiness in support of national defense.

March 28, 2025

Eighth Air Force activates 95th Wing

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost, commander Eighth Air Force and the Joint-Global Strike Operations Center, commemorated the recent activation of the 95th Wing during a ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, March 28, 2025.

March 18, 2025

Stratcom Focuses on Nuclear Triad Modernization

Nothing provides national power more than a modernized nuclear triad and nuclear command and control, Stratcom Commander Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton said during a defense conference in Washington. 

March 18, 2025

U.S. Bombers Complete Latest European Bomber Task Force 25-2 Deployment

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — After weeks of dynamic training and integration across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, four U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers and aircrews completed Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment operations and returned to Minot AFB, March 17. 

March 17, 2025

U.S. Strategic Command Announces 2024 Omaha Trophy Winners

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — USSTRATCOM Commander Gen. Anthony Cotton recently announced winners of the Strategic Command Consultation Committee’s 2024 Omaha Trophy.