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Lt. Col. Erik Greendyke, 40th Helicopter Squadron, Commander, shakes hands with Capt. Brock Flieger, 550th Helicopter Squadron flight commander, May 30, 2025 at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Completing Initial Operational Test and Evaluation successfully allows the U.S. Air Force to retire the UH-1N Huey fleet with the modern, safer, and more capable MH-139A. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

Aug. 15, 2025

582nd HG completes MH-139 Initial Operational Test & Evaluation

F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. — The 582nd Helicopter Group completed Initial Operational Test & Evaluation for the MH-139A Grey Wolf on June 27, marking a major milestone in Twentieth Air Force’s efforts to modernize its helicopter fleet in support of nuclear security operations.

Aug. 9, 2025

Dyess B-1s arrive in Norway for Bomber Task Force Europe

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany. — U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and arrived at Ørland Air Base, Norway, Aug. 9, 2025, to begin Ally-led training operations as part of the latest Bomber Task Force Europe. The deployment empowers U.S. Air Force aircrews to refine tactics, increase flexibility and strengthen coordination with Allies by exercising and operating together increasing warfighting capabilities and readiness.

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 489th Maintenance Squadron watch as a B-1B Lancer departs Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 21, 2025, to participate in Red Flag-Nellis 25-3. Red Flag is the U.S. Air Force’s premier large-force combat training exercise, designed to enhance integration and readiness across joint and allied forces in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Caleb Schellenberg)

Aug. 1, 2025

Dyess B-1s sharpen combat readiness during Red Flag-Nellis 25-3

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Airmen and B-1B Lancers from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, recently wrapped up a dynamic showing supporting Red Flag-Nellis 25-3, the U.S. Air Force’s premier combat training event held at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 21–31.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joel Velez, 9th Bomber Generation Squadron crew chief, connects a fuel hose to a B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 8, 2025. Upgrades to Dyess’ fueling system added 21 new refueling locations, including two additional hot pit refueling stations, enhancing the 7th Bomb Wing’s ability to support B-1 operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adrien Tran)

July 18, 2025

Fueling the fight: Dyess modernizes for future missions

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — The 7th Bomb Wing is in the final phase of a $24 million modernization project to overhaul Dyess AFB’s fueling infrastructure—a multi-year initiative designed to improve efficiency & enhance operational readiness across the installation.

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July 16, 2025

U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa to participate in RIAT 2025

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa will participate in the Royal International Air Tattoo 2025 at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, July 18-20.

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin tours the Combined Operations Building at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, July 10, 2025.

July 11, 2025

SecAF, CSAF visit Whiteman AFB following Operation Midnight Hammer

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin visited Whiteman AFB on July 10 to commend Airmen on the success of Operation Midnight Hammer.

Gen. Anthony Cotton, U.S. Strategic Command commander (left), U.S. Air Force Col. James Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander (center), and Mr. Randy Norwood, Omaha Chamber assistant vice president (right), pose for a photo during the Omaha Trophy ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 9, 2025. The Omaha Trophy was awarded to the 91MW due to their exemplary readiness, performance and dedication to safeguarding national security.

July 10, 2025

91st Missile Wing Earns Omaha Trophy for Excellence in Strategic Operations

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D — Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, announced the 91st Missile Wing as the 2024 Omaha Trophy winners during the Omaha Trophy presentation here, July 9, 2025. The Omaha Trophy represents the highest civilian honor awarded to top-performing military units supporting USSTRATCOM strategic deterrence efforts.

Airmen guide a munition down a conveyer belt.

July 3, 2025

Minot AFB accomplishes historic first during Combat Ammunition Production Exercise

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 5th Munitions Squadron hosted its first Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) here from June 22-27, marking a significant milestone for Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). The exercise tested 5th Bomb Wing Airmen’s capacity to mass-produce conventional munitions in a simulated wartime scenario—while also breaking CAPEX production records across the board.

Airmen of the 96th Bomb Squadron prepare a B-52H Stratofortress for takeoff during exercise Global Storm at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 18, 2021.

June 27, 2025

Another decade of the B-52’s enduring legacy

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Air Force Global Strike Command is celebrating the enduring legacy of one of America’s most iconic strategic bombers -- the B-52 Stratofortress, affectionately known as the BUFF.

Two men, one in a business suit and the other in a dress military uniform, are standing across from each other behind podiums, speaking to a room full of people sitting down with their backs to the camera.

June 22, 2025

Hegseth, Caine Laud Success of U.S. Strike on Iran Nuke Sites

During a press conference at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, lauded the success of the U.S. strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities. U.S. Strategic Command B-2 Spirit bombers dropped fourteen Massive Ordnance Penetrators as part of Operation Midnight Hammer, marking the first combat use of the 30,000-pound GBU-57 MOP.