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.

Dec. 10, 2024

Legacy Renewed: Activation of the 24th Helicopter Squadron

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — Maxwell Air Force Base marked a historic moment on December 6, 2024, with the activation of the 24th Helicopter Squadron. Presiding official for the activation ceremony and assumption of command, Col. Lane Cook, commander of the 58th Operations Group, took a few minutes to discuss the importance of the ceremony.

Dec. 5, 2024

Air Force Works to Keep Nuclear Triad Mission Ready During Recapitalization

The Air Force is working to meet the challenge of maintaining mission readiness for bomber and land-based missile legs of the nation's nuclear triad, while working to meet the government-mandated recapitalization of both those platforms. 

Dec. 4, 2024

Strengthening Arctic Defense: Trilateral exercise tests fifth-generation air power

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Norwegian, U.K. and U.S. forces conducted a multi-domain find, fix, track and target military exercise with fifth-generation aircraft Dec. 3 in the High North.

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.

Nov. 14, 2024

Utah Air Guard Showcases Nuclear Operations Readiness

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - The Utah Air National Guard completed an intensive Nuclear Operations Readiness Exercise Nov. 1-3. The exercise engaged the 151st Wing in around-the-clock operations, preparing members to execute their nuclear mission immediately. This annual exercise reflects UTANG’s role in the broader nuclear operations strategy, ensuring

Nov. 6, 2024

Minuteman III test 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 and Navy aircrew launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with multiple targetable re-entry vehicles from aboard the Airborne Launch Control System Nov. 5, 2024 at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

Oct. 21, 2024

B-2 bomber undergoes key maintenance overhaul in record time

PALMDALE, Calif. — In a big win for U.S. Air Force readiness, the “Spirit of Nebraska” a B-2 bomber, returned to operations 91 days ahead of schedule, after completing programmed depot maintenance (PDM) at USAF Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., on Oct. 15, 2024.

Oct. 17, 2024

U.S. Strategic Command Hosts EMS Modeling and Simulation Technical Interchange Meeting

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — On 10-11 September, U.S. Strategic Command's (USSTRATCOM) Advanced Warfare Capabilities Division (J81) hosted its second technical interchange meeting (TIM) on the topic of electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A).Maj. Gen. AnnMarie Anthony, Director of the Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Center (JEC),

Oct. 4, 2024

Air Force Global Strike Command activates Provisional 95th Wing at Offutt Air Force Base

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — As part of the DAF reoptimatization for Great Power Competition, AFGSC activated the 95th Wing (Provisional) at Offutt AFB, Neb., effective Oct 1. In provisional status, the 95th Wing (P) will immediately begin leading planning efforts to stand-up, receive personnel & use facilities at Offutt starting in 2025.