May 22, 2020

B-1s complete 24-hr sprint from Guam to train in Alaska, Japan

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — In continued demonstration of the U.S. Air Force’s dynamic force employment model, two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers flew from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, and conducted training in Alaska, and Japan May 21.

May 20, 2020

ELLSWORTH B-1s INTEGRATE WITH ALLIES, PARTNERS IN NORDIC REGION

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. — A pair of B-1B Lancers from Ellsworth conducted a long-range strategic Bomber Task Force mission in the European theater May 19, marking the first time B-1s have flown over Sweden to integrate with Swedish Gripens while conducting close-air support training with Swedish Joint Terminal Attack Controller ground teams at Vidsel Range

May 19, 2020

Collaborative environment drives rapid solutions for global strike, warfighters

BOSSIER CITY, La — Air Force Global Strike Command’s goal of continuing to serve as the nation’s innovative, ever-evolving global strike force requires a quick and efficient way to problem solve.

May 19, 2020

CSAF and CMSAF see first-hand the readiness of Minot AFB

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, ND — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 14, 2020. They saw how Team Minot has remained mission-ready and resilient throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “There is no more important mission than what’s going on right here at Minot. We know that we are not going to get relief from this critical, nuclear mission despite COVID-19 challenges,” said Goldfein. “And I couldn’t be prouder of Team Minot, and what we’ve seen here today.”

May 19, 2020

AFNWC realigns to improve nuclear mission focus

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center is restructuring its directorates to improve focus on providing nuclear capabilities to the warfighter.

May 15, 2020

Collecting and storing JASSMs, another MUNS mission

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — In January of 2020, missile attacks from Iran to U.S. installations in Iraq brought tensions between the two countries to a point that was feared to trigger a full scale war. In response to this, AGM-158 Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM) from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., were sent down range to be used if needed to counter any future threats.

May 12, 2020

Ellsworth B-1s return to European Theater as part of latest BTF mission

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. — B-1B Lancers from Ellsworth conducted a second long-range strategic Bomber Task Force mission in the European theater that included key interactions with U.S. assets as well as Danish and Polish forces May 11, 2020.

May 11, 2020

USSTRATCOM Conducts Long-Range Strategic Bomber Mission

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) demonstrated the readiness and global reach of its long-range strategic bombers during a mission spanning the U.S. European Command and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command geographic areas of responsibility, May 7.

May 8, 2020

B-1s conduct training mission in South China Sea

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — A 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer takes off at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 8, 2020. It was one of two B-1s conducting a training mission in the South China Sea in support of Pacific Air Forces’ training efforts and strategic deterrence missions to reinforce the rules-based international order in the Indo-Pacific region.

May 7, 2020

7th Bomb Wing displays readiness with Bomber Task Force deployment

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — The 7th Bomb Wing’s readiness was on full display supporting Pacific Air Forces’ Bomber Task Force mission despite the COVID-19 pandemic.