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March 9, 2020

STUTTGART, Germany — A Bomber Task Force deployment of B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft from the 509th Bomb Wing and the 131st Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Base, Missouri, arrived at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, on Mar. 9, 2020 for a deployment to conduct theater integration and flying training.

March 6, 2020

SecAF Visits Team Minot

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, accompanied by Air Force Global Strike leadership, connected with Airmen and families from the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing during her visit to Minot Air Force Base, March 5, 2020.

Airman 1st Class Victoria Kelly, 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron flight security controller, fires an M-4 carbine rifle July 24, 2019, at Fort Harrison, Mont.

March 5, 2020

Malmstrom Defenders to represent AFGSC at Defender Challenge 2020

AIR FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND — Security forces Defenders from Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, will represent Air Force Global Strike Command at the Air Force Defender Challenge May 11-15.

Construction begins on new facility to house key NC3 system (SACCS)

March 5, 2020

New construction begins at Offutt, SACCS to receive new home

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Construction for a new facility began at Offutt AFB that will house SACCS, which is maintained by the 595th Strategic Communications Squadron.

A B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, while flying over Kansas, Feb. 24, 2020. Air refueling provides military aircraft with support to achieve the mission no matter where or when. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kiaundra Miller)

March 3, 2020

Fairchild refuels Whiteman B-2 aircraft

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. — Team Fairchild refueled two B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, as part of air refueling qualification training, Feb. 24-28 at Whiteman AFB. Air refueling qualification training ensures that both KC-135 Stratotanker and B-2 aircrews remain prepared to support Air Force missions around the globe. It also gave crews an in-depth look at skills needed to refuel the B-2.

Feb. 21, 2020

SECDEF visits Minot AFB

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — United States Secretary of Defense, Mark T. Esper, wife Leah Esper, and Senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven visited Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, February 19, 2020. The visit included tours of a missile alert facility, weapons storage area and B-52H Stratofortress showcasing global strike and nuclear deterrence capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Ashley Boster and Airman 1st Class Caleb Kimmell)

U.S. Navy Adm. Charles Richard, commander of U.S. Strategic Command briefs Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper on the orientation of the command’s battle deck at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Feb. 20, 2020. During his visit, Esper toured the command’s global operations center and participated in discussions with Richard, other senior leaders and warfighters on strategic deterrence in the 21st century.

Feb. 20, 2020

Secretary Esper visits USSTRATCOM, Offutt AFB to engage with warfighters, spouses

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper spent the day with members of United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Feb. 20, engaging with warfighters throughout the day, answering questions at a town hall, and working out at the Offutt Field House alongside service members.“This is an important visit for me and shows how very important what you

An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during a developmental test at 12:33 a.m. Pacific Time Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.

Feb. 20, 2020

USSTRATCOM Tests All Three Legs of the Nuclear Triad

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) showcased its ability to conduct coordinated, worldwide operations, reassure partners and allies, and accomplish its primary mission of global strategic deterrence with the conclusion of a series of operational events and tests of the nuclear triad, Feb. 12.USSTRATCOM coordinated these strategic opportunities

An unarmed Trident II (D5LE) missile launches from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741) off the coast of San Diego, California, Feb. 12, 2020. The test launch was part of the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs’ demonstration and shakedown operation certification process. The successful launch demonstrated the readiness of the SSBN’s strategic weapon system and crew following the submarine’s engineered refueling overhaul. This launch marks 177 successful missile launches of the Trident II (D5 & D5LE) strategic weapon system.

Feb. 13, 2020

USS Maine Successfully Tests Trident II D5LE Missile

PACIFIC OCEAN — The U.S. Navy conducted a scheduled, one-missile test flight of an unarmed life-extended Trident II (D5LE) missile from USS Maine (SSBN-741), an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine, on the Western Test Range off the coast of San Diego, California, today.

A B-52H Stratofortress prepares for takeoff from the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 1, 2020, as part of a bomber task force mission. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Kimmell)

Feb. 11, 2020

Nuclear forces simultaneous operations demonstrate global strike capabilities

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – — February got off to a busy start for Air Force Global Strike Command, with a Bomber Task Force mission to the Indo-Pacific Theater, and an unarmed Minuteman III developmental test launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, taking place within days of one another.Airmen demonstrated that bomber and intercontinental ballistic missile