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Cmdr. Leif Gunderson (right), commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69), presents a plaque to Arnold Palacios (center), governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and David Apatang (left), lieutenant governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, during a scheduled port visit. Milius is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.

May 12, 2023

USS Milius Conducts Port Visit in Saipan

SAIPAN, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) departed Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, after a scheduled port visit, May 12.The port visit provided an opportunity for Milius to enjoy a much needed port visit and enjoy the culture, and represents the U.S. Navy’s commitment to security presence in the

An Airman installs an AgilePod onto a B-52

May 11, 2023

AgilePod Demo Expands B-52 Communications

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — The backbone of the U.S.’s strategic bomber force, the B-52 Stratofortress, will soon demonstrate advanced communications capabilities through the new AgilePod, enabling a modernized, further-reaching, more secure communication on the historic aircraft.B-52 aircrew depend on rapid incoming and outgoing communication—whether that be with other

Photo of Airmen Standing in front of a B-52.

May 9, 2023

A Trophy Team: 307th Bomb Wing Maintainers take home AFRC Honors

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Senior Master Sgt. Jonathan Rider always seems to be smiling.Maybe it’s because he gets to supervise the 707th Maintenance Squadron’s Load Crew #1 here. The group, consisting of Master Sgt. Ruey Cooper, II, Tech. Sgt. Jerome Gooden, Tech. Sgt. Uriel Vargas and Staff Sgt. Erin Williamson recently earned the Air Force Reserve Command Outstanding

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Vice Adm. Tateki Tawara, commander, Fleet Submarine Force, third from the left; speaks with U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Rick Seif, commander, Submarine Group 7, right,; Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Rear Adm. Su Youl Lee, commander, Submarine Force, second from left; and ROK Navy Lt. Cmdr. Dongkeon Oh, executive officer of ROK Navy submarine ROKS SON WON IL (SS-072), left; during an underway embark aboard the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741), in vicinity of Guam, April 18. During their time at sea aboard the submarine, the senior leaders were provided tours and demonstrations of the unit’s capabilities, which operates globally under U.S. Strategic Command.

May 4, 2023

First of its Kind Submarine Visit Forges Relationship

NAVAL BASE GUAM — Senior leaders from the navies of Japan, South Korea and the United States visited Naval Base Guam to embark a U.S. Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine operating off Guam, April 18.U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Rick Seif, commander, Submarine Group 7/Task Force 74, was joined on USS Maine (SSBN 741) by Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Vice Adm.

People stand around a military aircraft.

May 1, 2023

Travis hosts Project Tuskegee, AIM Event

The 60th Air Mobility Wing recently hosted Air Force Global Strike Command for a Project Tuskegee, Aviation Inspiration Mentorship (AIM) event to encourage early interest in aviation here, April 28, 2023.

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, takes off from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, April 12, 2023. Bomber missions provide critical training to U.S. and allied and partner militaries, directly enhancing the U.S. military’s ability to support the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Austin McIntosh)

May 1, 2023

B-1B Lancers integrate with partners, build interoperability during exercise COPE INDIA 2023

B-1B Lancers assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron successfully participated in exercise COPE INDIA 2023, April 10-21, 2023. Participation in the exercise enhanced partnership between the U.S. Air Force and Indian Air Force (IAF).

Lt. Col. Christopher McConnell, 37th Bomb Squadron commander, left, and Mr. Lance Fritz, U.S. Strategic Command Consultation Committee member, exchange a patch and coin during the Omaha Trophy presentation ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, April 21, 2023. Only the commanders of units who have won the Omaha Trophy can receive the Strategic Command Consultation Committee coin; it recognizes the leadership traits required to lead an exceptional unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis M. Morris)

May 1, 2023

37th Bomb Squadron Awarded Omaha Trophy

The Tigers of the 37th Bomb Squadron roared into history when Gen. Anthony Cotton, U.S. Strategic Command commander, presented the unit with the 2022 Omaha Trophy for being the best strategic bomber squadron during a special event April 21, 2023, at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D.

Three B-1B Lancers taxi down the runway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 14, 2017. Airmen assigned to the 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron spent time at Nellis AFB testing new software for Sustainment Block 17.

April 26, 2023

53rd Wing completes Operational Testing of B-1B Sustainment Block-18 software

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron completed the Field Development Evaluation (FDE) of Sustainment Block-18 (SB-18), a major software block upgrade providing new capabilities and improvements to the B-1B Lancer avionics suite, in late March, 2023.

Three B-1B Lancers taxi down the runway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 14, 2017. Airmen assigned to the 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron spent time at Nellis AFB testing new software for Sustainment Block 17.

April 26, 2023

53rd Wing completes Operational Testing of B-1B Sustainment Block-18 software

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron completed the Field Development Evaluation (FDE) of Sustainment Block-18 (SB-18), a major software block upgrade providing new capabilities and improvements to the B-1B Lancer avionics suite, in late March, 2023.

Airmen from the 90th Missile Security Forces Squadron conduct the first operational Joint Light Tactical Vehicle mission supporting maintenance at a launch facility near Harrisburg, Nebraska, April 24, 2023. This is the first step in modernizing the security forces vehicle fleet to provide more lethality and security for the nuclear enterprise. (Air Force photo by Joseph Coslett Jr.)

April 25, 2023

Air Force modernizes nuclear security with advanced JLTV vehicle

F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. — U.S. Air Force defenders from the 90th Missile Security Forces Squadron conduct the first operational mission with the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle supporting launch facility maintenance near Harrisburg, Nebraska, April 24. Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Daniels and Senior Airman Zion Hill, 90 MSFS maintenance support team members, made history by conducting the first real-world JLTV operation for Air Force Global Strike Command. “It is built like a tank,” Hill said. “When you climb into the Humvee, you are stepping back in time 20 years. The JLTV is like driving the Batmobile into the future to better defend our nation."