Feb. 28, 2025

USSTRATCOM JEC Director Emphasizes Importance of Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations

WASHINGTON, D.C. — WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. AnnMarie Anthony, director of United States Strategic Command's Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Center, attended the Future Operating Environment workshop at National Defense University on Fort McNair, Washington D.C., Feb. 26, 2025.

Feb. 21, 2025

Guardians of the North, 28th Maintenance Group mobilizes entire B-1 Fleet

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. — Raider maintainers from the 34th & 37th Bomber Generation Squadrons recently mobilized Ellsworth’s entire fleet of B-1B Lancers; while most will temporarily relocate to Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., some made their way to Anderson Air Force Base, Guam for a bomber task deployment.

Feb. 21, 2025

MH-139 completes first IOT&E flight, advancing nuclear security operations

F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. — The 582nd Helicopter Group achieved a major milestone in its modernization efforts as the MH-139 Grey Wolf completed its first Initial Operational Test and Evaluation flight in support of nuclear security operations on January 28, 2025.

Feb. 19, 2025

Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of U.S. nuclear force's safe, effective deterrent

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a single telemetered joint test assembly re-entry vehicle Feb. 19 at 1 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.The Western Range at Vandenberg Space Force Base serves as the primary testing

Jan. 15, 2025

U.S., Japan and Republic of Korea forces conduct trilateral flight

Fighter aircraft from Japan & the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of U.S. bombers operating in the Indo-Pacific, Jan. 15, 2025.

Jan. 7, 2025

COMSUBLANT Announces 2024 Battle “E” Winners

NORFOLK, Va. — USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) Blue and Gold crews are COMSUBLANT's ballistic missile submarine winners of the 2024 Battle Efficiency ("E") Competition awards. Noted in bold text, USS Tennessee and other SSBN crews earned multiple awards across the annual competion, designed to strengthen and evaluate both command and overall Force warfighting readiness and recognize outstanding command performance. The criterion for the Battle "E" Award is the overall readiness of a crew to execute its combat mission.

Dec. 30, 2024

SSP Achieves Major Modernization Milestone

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fl. — CAPE CANAVERAL, Fl. – U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) achieved a major milestone in support of the Navy’s nuclear modernization effort with the validation of Final Operating Capability (FOC) for the Strategic Weapons Systems Ashore (SWS Ashore) facility on Nov. 26.

Dec. 13, 2024

Bomber Task Force 25-1 advances interoperability with NATO partners and Allies

RAF FAIRFORD, England — The 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed to RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 4 – Dec. 12, 2024 for Bomber Task Force 25-1.

Dec. 11, 2024

Kirtland Air Force Base Receives Cutting-Edge Communications System

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — In April 2024, Kirtland AFB achieved a major milestone with the installation of the Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal at the 377th ABW Command Post. This $600 million Nuclear Command, Control & Communication upgrade modernizes Cold War-era communications equipment, ensuring robust connectivity for nuclear & non-nuclear missions.

Nov. 20, 2024

New B-52 engine cover prototype testing protects Minot’s bomber fleet

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — AFGSC pilots and maintainers have secured new B-52 Stratofortress engine covers that prevent icing in extreme cold thanks to support from STRIKEWERX and the AFGSC Office of the Chief Scientist.