Sept. 2, 2026

Senior AFGSC leaders see Sentinel program advancements

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — The Air Force’s senior leaders charged with overseeing the service’s nuclear enterprise took part in a two-day immersion at Hill AFB, gaining insight into how Air Force Global Strike Command and its mission partners at Hill AFB & Northrop Grumman are fielding the Sentinel ICBM.

Aug. 31, 2026

AFGSC announces initial operating capability of MH-139 Grey Wolf

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Air Force Global Strike Command announced that the MH-139 Grey Wolf has officially achieved Initial Operational Capability as of August 10, ushering in a new era of modernization for AFGSC’s nuclear security operations.

Aug. 27, 2026

Preparing for the Raider: Ellsworth Defenders Evolve Tactics to Protect the B-21

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. — Ellsworth Air Force Base is preparing to make history as the first main operating base for the B-21 Raider. While pilots and maintainers study the schematics of the next-generation stealth bomber, the 28th Security Forces Squadron is undergoing a massive transformation of its own. For these Defenders, the arrival of the Department of War's newest

Aug. 24, 2026

Hegseth Greets Troops at Stratcom, Talks Arsenal of Freedom in Wisconsin

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told military personnel assigned to U.S. Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., that they are the center of America's deterrent capability.

Aug. 14, 2026

Deterrence Symposium focuses on strategy, modernization, global integration

OMAHA, Neb. — Strategic defense and the current landscape of national security were essential topics at this year’s Deterrence Symposium, United States Strategic Command’s premiere event, held from Aug. 5-6, 2026, at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

July 22, 2026

‘Sentinel’ ICBM program’s utility corridor project commences with ‘golden shovel’ groundbreaking event

OUTSIDE KIMBALL, Neb. — Gathering around a small patch of earth in western Nebraska, leadership and members from Air Force Global Strike Command, the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and Wyoming’s F.E. Warren Air Force Base celebrated a significant milestone June 24, 2026 on the Air Force’s LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program with a “golden shovel” groundbreaking ceremony to recognize the first in-field construction of weapon-system related equipment.

July 9, 2026

USSTRATCOM senior enlisted leader shares elements for success

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Command Senior Enlisted leader at U.S. Strategic Command shared her three elements critical for warfighter success during a recent Warfighter Talk at the Defense Logistic Agency's headquarters.

July 5, 2026

Dyess Airmen validate pre-flight procedures during LRASM Event Zero

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — A joint team of evaluators, aircrew and maintenance personnel conducted a U.S. Air Force Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) Event Zero at Dyess Air Force Base on June 2, marking a significant milestone in B-1B Lancer rapid weapons system integration.

June 30, 2026

USSTRATCOM commander tours Dyess AFB, highlights global strike readiness

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — U.S. Navy Adm. Rich Correll, commander, U.S. Strategic Command, visited Dyess Air Force Base June 23-24, 2026, gaining firsthand insight into the installation's readiness posture and the Airmen who deliver critical long-range strike capabilities for the Department of War.

June 29, 2026

U.S. Airmen and Sailors Conduct B-2 LRASM Live-Fire Sinking Exercise

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii — The Pacific Air Forces successfully conducted a live-fire Sinking Exercise using the B-2 Spirit north of the Mariana Islands. The B-2 deployed the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile, demonstrating enhanced ability to achieve strategic objectives within range of potential threats.