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June 6, 2024
Bomber crew earns AFGSC General Curtis E. LeMay award
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — A B-52H Stratofortress bomber crew recently earned the Air Force Global Strike Command General Curtis E. LeMay award for the outstanding bomber crew category during the 2023 AFGSC Operations Awards.
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
May 31, 2024
Greentails recognized with Power Award
The Air and Space Forces Association recognized the 321st Missile Squadron with the 2024 Gen. Thomas S. Power Outstanding Missile Crew Award on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming in May 2024.
May 23, 2024
Ellsworth B-1 Lancers return to Guam, enhances readiness during Bomber Task Force 24-6
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — B-1 Lancers assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of a routine Bomber Task Force deployment, 23 May.
April 23, 2024
FY23 DAF Annual Safety Awards
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M — Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety Maj. Gen. Sean Choquette released the recipients for the fiscal year 2023 Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff Safety Awards, as well as the Air and Space Forces Chief of Safety Awards.“Safety is about increasing combat power,” said Choquette. “Our Safety enterprise goal is to build an
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 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.
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.