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U.S. Air Force B-2s return to Europe
March 9, 2020 — A Bomber Task Force deployment of B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft from the 509th Bomb Wing and the 131st Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Base, Missouri, arrived at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, on Mar. 9, 2020 for a deployment to conduct theater integration and flying training.... MORE

SecAF Visits Team Minot
March 6, 2020 — Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, accompanied by Air Force Global Strike leadership, connected with Airmen and families from the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing during her visit to Minot Air Force Base, March 5, 2020.... MORE

Malmstrom Defenders to represent AFGSC at Defender Challenge 2020
March 5, 2020 — Security forces Defenders from Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, will represent Air Force Global Strike Command at the Air Force Defender Challenge May 11-15.... MORE

New construction begins at Offutt, SACCS to receive new home
March 5, 2020 — Construction for a new facility began at Offutt AFB that will house SACCS, which is maintained by the 595th Strategic Communications Squadron.... MORE

Fairchild refuels Whiteman B-2 aircraft
March 3, 2020 — Team Fairchild refueled two B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, as part of air refueling qualification training, Feb. 24-28 at Whiteman AFB. Air refueling qualification training ensures that both KC-135 Stratotanker and B-2 aircrews remain prepared to support Air Force missions around the globe. It also gave crews an in-depth look at skills needed to refuel the B-2. ... MORE

SECDEF visits Minot AFB
February 21, 2020 — United States Secretary of Defense, Mark T. Esper, wife Leah Esper, and Senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven visited Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, February 19, 2020. The visit included tours of a missile alert facility, weapons storage area and B-52H Stratofortress showcasing global strike and nuclear deterrence capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Ashley Boster and Airman 1st Class Caleb Kimmell)... MORE

Secretary Esper visits USSTRATCOM, Offutt AFB to engage with warfighters, spouses
February 20, 2020 — U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper spent the day with members of United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Feb. 20, engaging with warfighters throughout the day, answering questions at a town hall, and working out at the Offutt Field House alongside service members.“This is an important visit for me and shows how very important what you... MORE

USSTRATCOM Tests All Three Legs of the Nuclear Triad
February 20, 2020 — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) showcased its ability to conduct coordinated, worldwide operations, reassure partners and allies, and accomplish its primary mission of global strategic deterrence with the conclusion of a series of operational events and tests of the nuclear triad, Feb. 12.USSTRATCOM coordinated these strategic opportunities... MORE

USS Maine Successfully Tests Trident II D5LE Missile
February 13, 2020 — The U.S. Navy conducted a scheduled, one-missile test flight of an unarmed life-extended Trident II (D5LE) missile from USS Maine (SSBN-741), an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine, on the Western Test Range off the coast of San Diego, California, today.... MORE

Nuclear forces simultaneous operations demonstrate global strike capabilities
February 11, 2020 — February got off to a busy start for Air Force Global Strike Command, with a Bomber Task Force mission to the Indo-Pacific Theater, and an unarmed Minuteman III developmental test launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, taking place within days of one another.Airmen demonstrated that bomber and intercontinental ballistic missile... MORE