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Air Force Global Strike Command Emblem

Oct. 4, 2024

Air Force Global Strike Command activates Provisional 95th Wing at Offutt Air Force Base

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — As part of the DAF reoptimatization for Great Power Competition, AFGSC activated the 95th Wing (Provisional) at Offutt AFB, Neb., effective Oct 1. In provisional status, the 95th Wing (P) will immediately begin leading planning efforts to stand-up, receive personnel & use facilities at Offutt starting in 2025.

Members of Minot Air Force base’s 91st Missile Wing and Vandenberg Space Force Base’s 576th Flight Test Squadron, coordinate with other agencies during the simulated electronic launch of a Minuteman III (SELM) at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 17, 2024. The teams tested their ability as combat crews to launch from not only the launch control center (LCC) but from an airborne launch control system aboard a Navy E-6B Mercury aircraft, which is capable of remotely launching the fleet of MMIII ICBMs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander)

Oct. 2, 2024

Proving Credibility: 91st Missile Wing completes simulated test launch

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 91st Missile Wing successfully performed its biennial Simulated Electronic Launch Minuteman test, the first phase of testing for the Minuteman III, at Minot AFB, N.D., on September 17 and 18, 2024.

U.S. Airmen, assigned to the 307th Maintenance Squadron, and a U.S. Air Force civilian employees assemble a B-52 Stratofortress towbar prototype during a demonstration of its capabilities at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 10, 2024. The new prototype was created in response to a request for a towbar that can meet the speed and readiness requirements inherent in Agile Combat Employment efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)

Sept. 26, 2024

AFGSC tests new B-52 Stratofortress towbar prototype

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — AFGSC recently demonstrated a prototype of a potential new B-52 Stratofortress towbar at Barksdale AFB, La. B-52 maintainers from the 307th Bomb Wing and the 2nd Bomb Wing tested the new prototype under real-world conditions during the week leading to the demonstration.

A B-21 Raider conducts flight testing, which includes ground testing, taxiing, and flying operations, at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The B-21 will be the backbone of the service’s future bomber force, and will possess the range, access and payload to penetrate the most highly-contested threat environments and hold any target around the globe at risk. The bomber platform is being developed through the Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, which utilizes streamlined methods to develop, produce and field critical combat capabilities. (Courtesy photo)

Sept. 19, 2024

Air Force provides B-21 Raider program updates

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) — The B-21 Raider will incrementally replace the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit bombers to become the backbone of the Air Force’s flexible global strike capability.

A B-21 Raider conducts flight testing, which includes ground testing, taxiing, and flying operations, at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The B-21 will interoperate with our allies and partners to deliver on our enduring commitment to provide flexible strike options for coalition operations that defend us against common threats. (Courtesy photo)

Sept. 13, 2024

Air Force announces second and third B-21 Raider bases

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — The Secretary of the Air Force has approved the second and third basing locations for the B-21 Raider, the Air Force’s newest bomber. Those bases are Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. and Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, in that order. Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota was previously selected as the first base to receive the B-21.“We continue

Security forces training

Aug. 28, 2024

Second annual ARROW held at Camp Guernsey

F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. -- — The Advanced Recapture Recovery Operational Warfighter exercise kicked off at Camp Guernsey, Wyoming, Aug. 5-23, 2024.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron conduct hot pit refueling on a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber during a Bomber Task Force mission at Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, Aug. 21, 2024. Bomber missions enhance the U.S. Air Force’s readiness to respond to any potential crisis or challenge in the Indo-Pacific through joint and multilateral operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Whitney Erhart)

Aug. 23, 2024

Engines hot: 110th EBS Airmen complete hot pits on B-2 Spirit during BTF

DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory — U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron completed a hot pit event with the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber during a Bomber Task Force mission, Aug. 21, 2024.

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 419th Flight Test Squadron conducts flight tests on the Load Adaptable Modular pylon in the skies over California, Feb. 15. (Air Force photo by Richard Gonzales)

Aug. 9, 2024

Can one size fit all? Edwards demonstrates new modular pylon on B-1B Lancer

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — The 412th Test Wing recently tested a new weapons pylon that could remove traditional weapon constraints. Known as the Load Adaptable Modular Pylon, the equipment recently flew attached to a B-1B Lancer test aircraft with the 419th Flight Test Squadron.

A graphic for the 15th anniversary of the founding Air Force Global Strike Command. The graphic features a dark blue textured background with a dark gray stripe in the middle of the screen that runs from top to bottom. There are silver wings on either side of the dark gray stripe. The very center of the design shows a silver and metallic looking version of the AFGSC shield. Below the shield are the words, "Celebrating 15 years" in white font. Underneath those words, on a horizontal silver banner is the text, "Strategic Deterrence" in a dark blue font. Underneath the banner is the text, "Est. 2009" in a white script font.

Aug. 7, 2024

AFGSC Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Wednesday, AFGSC celebrated 15 years of being the cornerstone of America’s defense. "Thank you to the Striker Airmen who make our mission possible by being ALWAYS ready to provide long-range precision strike… anytime & anywhere!"

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, flys over Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 20, 2024, in support of a Bomber Task Force mission. Bomber missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific by demonstrating USAF ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen)

July 5, 2024

Airmen and B-1B Lancers return to Ellsworth after completing Bomber Task Force 24-6

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. — Airmen from the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron returned to Ellsworth AFB June 25, 2024, following the successful completion of BTF 24-6 at Andersen AFB, Guam. This mission, conducted with Allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific, achieved significant milestones in strengthening partnerships and advancing strategic objectives.