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A group of six women in military uniform walk side-by-side together on an asphalt road.

March 31, 2023

All-women crew controls Montana missile alert facility

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. — On March 23, 2023, it happens that the only personnel who manned Alpha 01-MAF were women from the 341st Missile Wing, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont.

A B-52H Stratofortess assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron land at Morón Air Base, Spain, Mar. 22, 2023. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility of our forces to address a global security environment that is more diverse and uncertain than at any other time in recent history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

March 30, 2023

Bomber Task Force 23-2: World Famous Bomber Barons Return from Bomber Task Force Europe 23-2

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers and Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, operating out of Morón Air Base, Spain, returned home on March 25, 2023.

Maintainers from the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshall a B-1B Lancer into position after it returns from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, March 24, 2023.

March 27, 2023

Raiders at Red Flag 23-2

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — The 37th Bomb Squadron from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, participated in Red Flag 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, on March 12th-24th, 2023.

March 20, 2023

U.S. and Republic of Korea Enhance Combat Readiness with Combined Air Training

USAG Humphreys, Republic of Korea -- The Republic of Korea (ROK) and U.S. conducted a combined aerial exercise in conjunction with the deployment of U.S. B-1B Strategic Bombers to the Korean peninsula on March 19, which was the 7th day of the Freedom Shield 23 exercise which began on March 13.In the latest U.S.-ROK combined air training event, ROK

A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flies over Norway during a Bomber Task Force mission March 16, 2023. BTF missions familiarize aircrew with air bases and operations in different geographic combatant command areas of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright)

March 20, 2023

Bomber Task Force 23-2: Global Reach

MORÓN AIR BASE, SPAIN — MORÓN AIR BASE, SPAIN – This week the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, operating out of Morón Air Base, Spain, performed missions in three different areas of responsibility.

March 20, 2023

Homegrown innovation: 343rd Bomb Squadron leads Exercise SOUTHERN EDGE

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Members of the 307th Bomb Wing and Air Force Special Operations Command integrated with special operations forces from Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom during Exercise SOUTHERN EDGE here March 10-17, 2023.

Members of the 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform a radar antenna swap on a B52-H Stratofortress at Morón Air Base, Spain, Mar. 10, 2023. The U.S. maintains a strong, credible strategic bomber force that enhances the security and stability of Allies and Partners. (U.S. Air Force by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

March 10, 2023

Bomber Task Force 23-2: Maintaining the Task Force

MORÓN AIR BASE, SPAIN — MORÓN AIR BASE, SPAIN – The 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit out of Morón Air Base, Spain, has been working 24/7 to ensure the readiness of the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron’s assets.

Static fire test for ICBM solid rocket motor

March 6, 2023

Air Force conducts Sentinel static fire test

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — The Air Force and Northrop Grumman conducted a static fire test March 2, 2023, for the LGM-35A Sentinel weapon system at Northrop Grumman's facility in Promontory, Utah.

A B-52H Stratofortress aircraft takes flight for a Bomber Task Force mission at Morón Air Base, Spain on Mar. 1, 2023. These BTF missions are representative of the U.S. extended deterrent commitment to our Allies and Partners and enhance regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lieutenant Christopher Thibeaux-Moore)

March 3, 2023

Bomber Task Force 23-2: 23rd EBS Returns to Morón

MORÓN AIR BASE, SPAIN — MORÓN AIR BASE, SPAIN – The 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron out of Morón Air Base, Spain, began their Bomber Task Force operations Feb. 24, 2023.

Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) and U.S. Sixth Fleet (SIXTHFLT) concluded nine days of Vigilance Activity Neptune Strike 2023-1 (NEST 23.1), the ninth phase of NATO’s long-planned Project Neptune series of activities, Feb. 28.

March 1, 2023

NATO concludes successful Vigilance Activity Neptune Strike 2023-1

OEIRAS, Portugal — Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) and U.S. Sixth Fleet (SIXTHFLT) concluded nine days of Vigilance Activity Neptune Strike 2023-1 (NEST 23.1), the ninth phase of NATO’s long-planned Project Neptune series of activities, Feb. 28.