June 6, 2024

Second Minuteman III test in week's time showcases readiness of U.S. ICBM fleet

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — For the second time in a week, a joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen supported by Space Force Guardians launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with one re-entry vehicle June 6 at 1:46 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.This test launch is part of routine and

June 5, 2024

Ellsworth B-1B Lancer conducts live munitions training over S. Korea

OSAN AIR BASE, SOUTH KOREA — A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer [from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D.] joined Republic of Korea Air Force F-15Ks Slam Eagles for live munitions and close air support training at the Pilsung Range, Republic of Korea, in an event designed to enhance the interoperability, lethality, and readiness of U.S. and ROK air forces.

June 4, 2024

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 supported by Space Force Guardians launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with one re-entry vehicle June 4 at 12:56 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.This test launch is part of routine and periodic activities intended to

April 19, 2024

Team Whiteman demonstrates readiness during Exercise Spirit Vigilance

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — The 509th and 131st Bomb Wings capped off the most recent iteration of Exercise Spirit Vigilance by performing a mass fly-off of 12 B-2 Spirit stealth bombers April 15, 2024, at Whiteman Air Force Base.

April 10, 2024

B-2 Support Summit aims to strengthen relations between DLA, Air Force customers

RICHMOND, Va. — To improve communication among Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and some of its Air Force customers, the B-2 Weapon System Program Manager from the Customer Operations Directorate hosted a two-day product support summit March 12-13 at Defense Supply Center Richmond.

April 5, 2024

Commercial aerial refueler completes first B-52, MC-130J refueling over Pacific Ocean

As Pacific Air Forces made history last November by using an Omega KDC-10 to refuel fighter aircraft in the Pacific for the first time, the command has now taken this milestone to new heights, reoptimizing to meet the strategic challenges in a time of great power comeptition.

April 2, 2024

U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea Conduct Third Trilateral Aerial Exercise

For the third time following the historic trilateral summit at Camp David in fall 2023, fighter aircraft from the U.S., Japan, and the Republic of Korea conducted the third trilateral aerial escort flight of U.S. bombers operating in the Indo-Pacific, April 2, 2024.

March 22, 2024

To Meet Security Challenges, DOD Makes Investments in Strategic Forces

The Defense Department is making investments in strategic force capabilities in the fiscal 2025 budget to meet the security challenges posed by competitors, a DOD official said.

March 1, 2024

BTF 24-2 bombers return home after Global Guardian

Luleå, SWEDEN — U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth AFB, S.D., conducted a cross-combatant command mission from their deployed location at Luleå-Kallax Air Base, Sweden, in support of Global Guardian, Feb. 29, 2024.

Feb. 29, 2024

Military Leaders Say Maintaining U.S. Strategic Edge Requires Continued Investment

The United States remains ready to deter strategic and space-based threats, but continued investment is critical amid increasing competition, senior military officials said.