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An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test, Feb. 5, 2019 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. There are many different components. Whether it be 30th Space Wing Airmen, mission partners, both government agencies and private companies or contractors, who contribute to launching a missile or rocket at Vandenberg AFB, each diverse role plays an important part in accomplishing the mission.

June 12, 2019

Providing access to space through innovation

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — The U.S. Air Force and Space Command are powered by innovation. Because of this, Vandenberg Air Force Base is continually making improvements to base facilities, equipment and the way Airmen and mission partners do their job in order to complete the space mission.

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --KC-46 refuels the B-2 for the first time during developmental flight test over Edwards AFB and the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Apr. 23, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christian Turner)

June 5, 2019

KC-46 flies past latest milestone

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — In the midst of its Phase III testing, the KC-46 Pegasus completed yet another milestone. The Air Force’s newest refueling tanker made its first mid-air connection with the B-2 Spirit in the skies over Edwards Air Force Base, California, recently.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David Chorjel, 23rd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron crew chief, signals for the pilots to hold the B-52 Stratofortress in place during Exercise Diamond Storm at RAAF Base Darwin, Australia, May 15, 2019. The B-52s allowed for simulated target strikes to aid in the exercise training efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Edwards)

June 4, 2019

U.S. Air Force bomber, fighter squadrons support Australian Air Force training

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE BASE DARWIN, Australia — ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE BASE DARWIN, Australia – The 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS), forward deployed from Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, and the California Air National Guard’s 194th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron out of Fresno, Calif., provided training support to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during exercise Diamond Storm May 6 to 26, 2019.

The B-52H completed phase one of its regeneration process at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group. It is scheduled to complete its phase depot maintenance in February of 2021 as a completely restored, fleet configured B-52H.

June 4, 2019

B-52 pilot reconnects with retired aircraft after more than a decade

Lt. Col. Stephen Miracle, 10th Flight Test Squadron B-52 flight commander, recently took part in a mission to fly a regenerated B-52 from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, to Barksdale AFB, Louisiana. The feat was only the second time a Stratofortress returned to service from Davis-Monthan's "Boneyard."

Omaha Trophy Winners

June 3, 2019

USSTRATCOM Commander Announces 2018 Omaha Trophy Winners

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — In recognition of outstanding support to U.S. Strategic Command’s (USSTRATCOM) strategic deterrence mission, U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of USSTRATCOM, announced the winners of the 2018 Omaha Trophies June 3, 2019.“The Omaha Trophy represents the best of the best in units executing strategic deterrence,” said Hyten. “This year’s

A photo of a B-52 and Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group flying above the carrier.

June 2, 2019

Bomber Task Force Participates in Joint Exercise with Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group

ARABIAN SEA — A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and part of the U.S. Central Command Bomber Task Force, and the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, attached to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group conducted joint operations in the CENTCOM area of responsibility, June 1.The operations emphasize Joint Force

The Enlisted Corps Spotlight for June is Tech. Sgt. Corey Payne.

May 31, 2019

June Enlisted Corps Spotlight

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Tech. Sgt. Corey Payne, noncommissioned officer in charge of the executive travel team from the Command, Control, Communications, and Computer (C4) Systems Directorate, hails from Dalton, Georgia, and has 8 years of military service.Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions?A: As a personal communications officer to the USSTRATCOM

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, takes off during Exercise Diamond Storm at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, May 9, 2019.

May 17, 2019

23rd EBS trains during Exercise Diamond Storm

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE BASE DARWIN, Australia — A contingent from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS) deployed from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, with a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress in support of the Australian Air Warfare Center-led exercise Diamond Storm May 6-26, 2019.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 9, 2019) An unarmed Trident II D5 missile launches from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Rhode Island (SSBN 740) off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 9, 2019. The test launch was part of the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs' demonstration and shakedown operation certification process. The successful launch certified the readiness of the SSBN crew and the operation performance of the submarine's strategic weapons system following completion of its engineered refueling overhaul before returning to operational availability. (U.S. Navy photo by John Kowalski/Released)

May 9, 2019

USS Rhode Island Successfully Tests Trident II D5 Missile

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (NNS) — The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Rhode Island (SSBN 740) along with the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) conducted a successful test flight of one unarmed Trident II D5 missile, May 9.This launch marked the 172nd successful test flight of the Trident II D5 missile since its introduction to the fleet in 1989.This test

An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test at 12:40 Pacific Daylight Time Thursday May 9, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hanah Abercrombie)

May 9, 2019

MINUTEMAN III LAUNCHES FROM VANDENBERG

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was launched during an operational test Thursday, May 9, at 12:40 a.m. Pacific Time from north Vandenberg.