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A B-21 Raider conducts flight testing, which includes ground testing, taxiing, and flying operations, at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The B-21 will be the backbone of the service’s future bomber force, and will possess the range, access and payload to penetrate the most highly-contested threat environments and hold any target around the globe at risk. The bomber platform is being developed through the Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, which utilizes streamlined methods to develop, produce and field critical combat capabilities. (Courtesy photo)

Sept. 19, 2024

Air Force provides B-21 Raider program updates

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) — The B-21 Raider will incrementally replace the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit bombers to become the backbone of the Air Force’s flexible global strike capability.

Sept. 19, 2024

625 STOS completes SELM test

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Airmen and Sailors from the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron, Offutt AFB, Neb., 576th Flight Test Squadron, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., the 91st Missile Wing, Minot AFB, N.D., and the Navy’s Strategic Communications Wing 1, Offutt AFB, completed a simulated electronic launch minuteman (SELM) test at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Sept. 17.

Sept. 10, 2024

Barksdale enhances combat readiness with new Bomber Generation Squadrons

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — In a significant shift towards enhancing combat readiness, the 2nd Bomb Wing activated two new bomber generation squadrons on August 22, 2024.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron conduct hot pit refueling on a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber during a Bomber Task Force mission at Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, Aug. 21, 2024. Bomber missions enhance the U.S. Air Force’s readiness to respond to any potential crisis or challenge in the Indo-Pacific through joint and multilateral operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Whitney Erhart)

Aug. 23, 2024

Engines hot: 110th EBS Airmen complete hot pits on B-2 Spirit during BTF

DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory — U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron completed a hot pit event with the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber during a Bomber Task Force mission, Aug. 21, 2024.

Members of the Strategic Posture Commission discussed Strategic Posture in a Multi-Actor Environment during a Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, panel at the 2024 U.S. Strategic Command Deterrence Symposium.

Aug. 17, 2024

'Strategic Deterrence Amidst Global Transformation' explored at 2024 USSTRATCOM Deterrence Symposium

OMAHA, Neb. — 820 people representing the “highest nuclear IQ on the planet” recently gathered in downtown Omaha, Neb., for U.S. Strategic Command's 15th annual Deterrence Symposium, hearing panel discussions from renowned government, military, academic and international experts, as well as keynote speakers including Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr.

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 419th Flight Test Squadron conducts flight tests on the Load Adaptable Modular pylon in the skies over California, Feb. 15. (Air Force photo by Richard Gonzales)

Aug. 9, 2024

Can one size fit all? Edwards demonstrates new modular pylon on B-1B Lancer

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — The 412th Test Wing recently tested a new weapons pylon that could remove traditional weapon constraints. Known as the Load Adaptable Modular Pylon, the equipment recently flew attached to a B-1B Lancer test aircraft with the 419th Flight Test Squadron.

A graphic for the 15th anniversary of the founding Air Force Global Strike Command. The graphic features a dark blue textured background with a dark gray stripe in the middle of the screen that runs from top to bottom. There are silver wings on either side of the dark gray stripe. The very center of the design shows a silver and metallic looking version of the AFGSC shield. Below the shield are the words, "Celebrating 15 years" in white font. Underneath those words, on a horizontal silver banner is the text, "Strategic Deterrence" in a dark blue font. Underneath the banner is the text, "Est. 2009" in a white script font.

Aug. 7, 2024

AFGSC Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Wednesday, AFGSC celebrated 15 years of being the cornerstone of America’s defense. "Thank you to the Striker Airmen who make our mission possible by being ALWAYS ready to provide long-range precision strike… anytime & anywhere!"

A launched missile illuminates mountainous terrain as it leaves a streak in the sky.

Aug. 2, 2024

Pentagon Official: Alliances are Key to U.S. Nuclear Deterrence Advantage

WASHINGTON — The U.S. maintains an asymmetric strategic advantage through its global network of allies and partners amid increasing competition, a senior Pentagon official said.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Szatkowski, 28th Maintenance Group dedicated crew chief, runs the auxiliary power unit of a B-1B Lancer to perform a refuel during Red Flag 24-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 25, 2024. Red Flag is an opportunity to enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond as a joint force to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Yendi Borjas)

Aug. 1, 2024

From island humidity to desert heat: Raider maintainers persevere

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Airmen assigned to the 28th Maintenance Group have transitioned from the humid tropics to the desert sun as they move from leading a Bomber Task Force mission in Guam, to their participation in Red Flag-Nellis.

missileers at a missile procedures trainer console

May 31, 2024

Greentails recognized with Power Award

The Air and Space Forces Association recognized the 321st Missile Squadron with the 2024 Gen. Thomas S. Power Outstanding Missile Crew Award on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming in May 2024.