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June 3, 2024

Bomber Task Force 24-3 underway in Europe

RAF FAIRFORD, England — Four U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron began flying missions in support of Bomber Task Force 24-3 at RAF Fairford, England, May 24, 2024.

The recipients of the 2023 Gen. Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award are recognized during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., May 8, 2024. Established in 2015 and presented annually, the Gen. Larry O. Spencer Innovation award pays tribute to former Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Larry O. Spencer and recognizes individuals and teams driving excellence in innovation within the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Trujillo)

May 13, 2024

Team Minot named DAF 2023 General Larry O. Spencer Award winners

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The Department of the Air Force announced the recipients of the 2023 Gen. Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award during a ceremony at the Pentagon, May 8. Members of Team Minot from the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing won the team award for the second year in a row!

Graphic depicting 6 different DAF missions to showcase the different award winners

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

Maintenance Airmen assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, complete an engine swap on a B-1B Lancer at Morón Air Base, Spain, April 3, 2024, during Bomber Task Force Europe. The ability to perform heavy maintenance in a deployed environment demonstrates crews can maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Anderson)

April 17, 2024

BTF 24-2: 9 EBS completes rapid engine change

MORÓN AIR BASE, Spain — Airmen from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron completed a rapid engine change on a B-1B Lancer during Bomber Task Force 24-2 at Morón Air Base, Spain, Apr. 3, 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

Feb. 2, 2024

The Mighty Eighth commander qualifies on E-4B Nightwatch

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Eighth Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost, qualifies on the E-4B Nightwatch, or National Airborne Operations Center.

Jan. 18, 2024

USSTRATCOM Command Chaplain and Religious Affairs SEL Visit Kirtland

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — Col. Darren Duncan, United States Strategic Command command chaplain, and Master Sgt. Holly Lodin, USSTRATCOM senior enlisted leader of Religious Affairs, visited Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 17-18.

Adm. Daryl Caudle, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, center, looks on as Vice Adm. Robert Gaucher, left, relieves Vice Adm. William Houston, right, during the Commander, Submarine Forces change of command ceremony onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Dec. 28.

Dec. 28, 2023

Submarine Force Conducts Change of Command

NORFOLK, Va. — Vice Adm. Robert Gaucher relieved Vice Adm. William Houston as Commander, Submarine Forces/Submarine Force Atlantic during a change of command ceremony held onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Dec. 28, 2023.