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B-2 Spirit stealth bombers assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing taxi on the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 15, 2024. Team Whiteman executed a mass fly-off of 12 B-2s to cap off the annual Spirit Vigilance exercise. Routine training ensures that Airmen are always ready to execute global strike operations… anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hailey Farrell)

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.

B-52H Stratofortresses receive maintenance during exercise Bayou Vigilance on April 3, 2024 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La.

April 15, 2024

Barksdale Conducts Exercise Bayou Vigilance 2024

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Airmen from the 2nd and 5th Bomb Wings trained together while evaluating response and combat operation skills during exercise Bayou Vigilance April 3-12, 2024 at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, takes off during Prairie Vigilance 24-3 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 12, 2024. Prairie Vigilance serves to assure allies and partners that the U.S. is ready to execute nuclear operations and global strike anytime, anywhere, in order to deter and, if necessary, respond to strategic attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)

April 15, 2024

Team Minot completes Exercise Prairie Vigilance

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot AFB, North Dakota and the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana participated in Exercise Prairie Vigilance 24-3 here, April 6-12, 2024.

Omega KDC-10 completes first B-52, MC-130J refueling over Pacific Ocean

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.

A group of uniformed military personnel stand on a stage huddled around a silver trophy for a group photo.

April 4, 2024

STRATCOM commander awards Omaha Trophy to Malmstrom AFB

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. — Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, commander of United States Strategic Command, visited Malmstrom Air Force Base to award the Omaha Trophy to the 341st Missile Wing. This win kept the Omaha Trophy at Malmstrom for the third year in a row.

Airman 1st Class Cameron Iweanoge, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron crew chief, guides a B-1B Lancer from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, into a parking spot during Bomber Task Force 24-2 at Morón Air Base, Spain, March 24, 2024. The rotational deployment of U.S. bomber forces in Europe is evidence of the enduring commitment to NATO Allies and to a whole, free and peaceful Europe. U.S. forces are ready, postured and well-prepared to integrate with host-nation Allies and partners to deter threats and defend the Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Holly Cook)

April 1, 2024

Dyess B-1B Lancers deploy to Morón AB in first-ever BTF mission

MORóN AIR BASE, Spain — The 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, arrived at Morón Air Base, Spain, recently for Bomber Task Force 24-2.BTF 24-2 is the first time the B-1B Lancer has deployed to Morón AB as part of a BTF showcasing the Air Force’s ability to deploy to any place around the world at a moment’s notice and the B-1’s capability to

B-52s touchdown in Diego Garcia

March 22, 2024

B-52s arrive in Diego Garcia for Bomber Task Force

Two B-52 Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, landed at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, Mar. 22.

Four men sit near each other at two wooden tables. One wears a civilian suit, the other three wear military uniforms.

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.

Airman prepares for a B-52 sortie

March 13, 2024

Sharpening SOUTHERN EDGE: 343rd Bomb Squadron leads innovative TFI effort

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — SOUTHERN EDGE 24, and Air Force Reserve-led exercise, provided realistic training to enhance coordination between B-52 Stratofortress aircrews and special forces troops from the United States, the Netherlands, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Air Force Airmen assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, pose for a group photo alongside Swedish military personnel in front of a B-1B Lancer and two Saab JAS 39 Gripens at Luleå-Kallax Air Base, Sweden, Feb. 26, 2024, during Bomber Task Force 24-2.

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.