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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Early, 28th Operations Support Squadron crew communications technician, performs pre-flight checks on a B-1B Lancer at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 5, 2024, in support of Bomber Task Force 24-6. U.S. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility of our forces to address a complex and uncertain security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen)

June 19, 2024

Supporting Bomber Task Force 24-6: Intel, cyber’s critical roles

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam. — Bomber task force deployments are a critical means to support global stability and security by demonstrating the ability to operate in diverse regions across the globe.

Bomber crew stands in front of a B-52H Stratofortress

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.

June 5, 2024

Minot maintainers support B-52 operations in England

RAF FAIRFORD, England — Minot maintainers support B-52 operations in England

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