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Dec. 4, 2024
Kentucky Crews Win Omaha Trophy
NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BANGOR — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and the USSTRATCOM Consultation Committee (SCC) awarded the Omaha Trophy to the blue and gold crews of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) during a ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Silverdale, Washington, Dec. 2, 2024.
Strengthening Arctic Defense: Trilateral exercise tests fifth-generation air power
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Norwegian, U.K. and U.S. forces conducted a multi-domain find, fix, track and target military exercise with fifth-generation aircraft Dec. 3 in the High North.
Nov. 20, 2024
New B-52 engine cover prototype testing protects Minot’s bomber fleet
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — AFGSC pilots and maintainers have secured new B-52 Stratofortress engine covers that prevent icing in extreme cold thanks to support from STRIKEWERX and the AFGSC Office of the Chief Scientist.
Nov. 14, 2024
Utah Air Guard Showcases Nuclear Operations Readiness
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - The Utah Air National Guard completed an intensive Nuclear Operations Readiness Exercise Nov. 1-3. The exercise engaged the 151st Wing in around-the-clock operations, preparing members to execute their nuclear mission immediately. This annual exercise reflects UTANG’s role in the broader nuclear operations strategy, ensuring
Nov. 6, 2024
Minuteman III test showcases readiness of U.S. nuclear force's safe, effective deterrent
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and Navy aircrew launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with multiple targetable re-entry vehicles from aboard the Airborne Launch Control System Nov. 5, 2024 at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
Nov. 3, 2024
U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea Conduct Trilateral Aerial Exercise
Fighter aircraft from the U.S., Japan, and the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of a U.S. bomber operating in the Indo-Pacific, Nov. 3, 2024.Two U.S. F-16 from the 36th Fighter Squadron, 51st Fighter Wing flew with four Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2s from the 8th Air Wing and four Republic of Korea Air Force F-15Ks from the
Nov. 1, 2024
U.S. aircraft slated to deploy to Europe for latest bomber task force
RAMSTEIN, Germany — The next Bomber Task Force-Europe deployment is scheduled to begin in the coming days with U.S. strategic bombers transiting from the continental U.S. to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility.
Oct. 25, 2024
Team Minot remains ready during Global Thunder 25
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Global Thunder 25, the most recent iteration of U.S. Strategic Command’s annual field training and command and control exercise, commenced here Oct. 15.
Oct. 21, 2024
B-2 bomber undergoes key maintenance overhaul in record time
PALMDALE, Calif. — In a big win for U.S. Air Force readiness, the “Spirit of Nebraska” a B-2 bomber, returned to operations 91 days ahead of schedule, after completing programmed depot maintenance (PDM) at USAF Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., on Oct. 15, 2024.
Oct. 18, 2024
U.S. Strategic Command to Commence Exercise Global Thunder 25
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command will commence its annual nuclear command and control exercise, Global Thunder, Oct. 18, 2024. Global Thunder 25 involves personnel throughout the USSTRATCOM enterprise, components and subordinate units. Its purpose is to enhance nuclear readiness and ensure a safe, secure, and effective strategic deterrent force. This annual exercise is not in response to actions by any nation or other actors, or current world events.