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Bomber Task Force conducts Icelandic mission with Norwegian F-35s, U.S. F-15s
March 18, 2020 — Two U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, and the 131st Bomb Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, operating out of RAF Fairford, U.K., conducted an Icelandic Air Policing mission March 16, 2020.... MORE

U.S. Air Force B-2s return to RAF Fairford
March 15, 2020 — A Bomber Task Force deployment of B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft, Airmen and support equipment from the 509th Bomb Wing and the 131st Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, have arrived to RAF Fairford, England, for a deployment to conduct theater integration and flying training.... MORE

2020 Deterrence and Assurance Academic Alliance Conference
March 12, 2020 — Over 100 participants attended the Deterrence and Assurance Academic Alliance Conference at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, March 11-12, 2020. The event, themed Deterrence: Theory to Application, A Cyclone of Challenges, featured student panel presentations, tours and demonstrations, a national security job fair, and a four-hour U.S. Strategic... MORE

USSTRATCOM Commander visits Whiteman AFB and receives familiarization flight
March 11, 2020 — U.S. Navy Adm. Chas Richard toured Whiteman AFB and met with Airmen and leadership to better understand the unique role the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber offers the USSTRATCOM mission. While on base, he took time to speak at a Whiteman Base Community Council luncheon and received a familiarization flight in a B-2 Spirit. ... MORE

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