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July 22, 2026

‘Sentinel’ ICBM program’s utility corridor project commences with ‘golden shovel’ groundbreaking event

OUTSIDE KIMBALL, Neb. — Gathering around a small patch of earth in western Nebraska, leadership and members from Air Force Global Strike Command, the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and Wyoming’s F.E. Warren Air Force Base celebrated a significant milestone June 24, 2026 on the Air Force’s LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program with a “golden shovel” groundbreaking ceremony to recognize the first in-field construction of weapon-system related equipment.

U.S. Airmen transfer a Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile between two MHU-83 lift trucks during a Multi-Role Pylon Load operation as part of the Death Strike: Trident Fury exercise at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 23, 2026. Death Strike is a multi-day munitions production exercise focused on strengthening joint interoperability and proving the joint force's ability to rapidly scale operations in a simulated combat environment (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Neal)

July 22, 2026

Allies unite for Exercise Death Strike: Trident Fury

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — The 7th Munitions Squadron hosted service members from across the globe, including the U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Australian Air Force, for Exercise Death Strike: Trident Fury, a large-scale munitions production exercise held at Dyess Air Force Base, June 22–25.

A B-2 Spirit assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing flies overhead at RAF Fairford, England, Aug. 25, 2021. The B-2 flyover was part of a Bomber Task Force mission in which aircraft conduct theater and flight training across Europe and Africa. The BTF missions, which have been occurring since 2018, provide theater familiarization for aircrew members and opportunities for U.S. integration with NATO allies and regional partners. The bomber missions enhance readiness and provide the training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

July 17, 2026

B-2 ‘Spirit of Ohio’ Returns to Fleet

A B-2 Spirit, tail number 82-1070, also known as the Spirit of Ohio, returned to operations after completing programmed depot maintenance (PDM) in Palmdale, California on June 23, 2026.

A female Army soldier stands on a stage with military flags in the background.

July 9, 2026

USSTRATCOM senior enlisted leader shares elements for success

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Command Senior Enlisted leader at U.S. Strategic Command shared her three elements critical for warfighter success during a recent Warfighter Talk at the Defense Logistic Agency's headquarters.

An image of the B-21 flying.

July 9, 2026

Air Force announces B-21 Raider crew complement

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The Department of the Air Force announced that the B-21 Raider, the nation’s newest long-range strike bomber, will officially operate with a two-pilot crew complement.

An Airman works on the flightline

July 5, 2026

Dyess Airmen validate pre-flight procedures during LRASM Event Zero

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — A joint team of evaluators, aircrew and maintenance personnel conducted a U.S. Air Force Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) Event Zero at Dyess Air Force Base on June 2, marking a significant milestone in B-1B Lancer rapid weapons system integration.

A U.S. Navy Admiral sits in the cockpit of a B-1B Lancer during flight.

June 30, 2026

USSTRATCOM commander tours Dyess AFB, highlights global strike readiness

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — U.S. Navy Adm. Rich Correll, commander, U.S. Strategic Command, visited Dyess Air Force Base June 23-24, 2026, gaining firsthand insight into the installation's readiness posture and the Airmen who deliver critical long-range strike capabilities for the Department of War.

A stealth bomber fires a cruise missile

June 29, 2026

U.S. Airmen and Sailors Conduct B-2 LRASM Live-Fire Sinking Exercise

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii — The Pacific Air Forces successfully conducted a live-fire Sinking Exercise using the B-2 Spirit north of the Mariana Islands. The B-2 deployed the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile, demonstrating enhanced ability to achieve strategic objectives within range of potential threats. 

An E-4B Nightwatch sits in a hangar

June 29, 2026

95th Wing pays homage to heritage, unveils new tail flash

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — On June 26, 2026, the first E-4B Nightwatch featuring the insignia, was unveiled to the 95th Bomb Group Memorials Foundation members, active-duty 95th Wing Airmen, their family and friends as part of the 95th Wing’s Heritage Week, which took place at Offutt AFB, Neb.

Ethereal Forge

June 25, 2026

U.S. Strategic Command launches ETHEREAL FORGE to field advanced electromagnetic warfare capabilities

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command’s Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Center is launching ETHEREAL FORGE, a new initiative designed to accelerate the deployment of advanced electromagnetic warfare capabilities and strengthen operational effectiveness in the electromagnetic spectrum.