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USNORTHCOM Leads Large-Scale, Multi-Combatant Command Homeland Defense Exercise with Truman Carrier Strike Group
May 29, 2020 — U.S. Northern Command is leading a major homeland defense exercise conducted in partnership with North American Aerospace Defense Command, U.S. Transportation Command, U.S. Strategic Command, and U.S. Space Command, with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) under the operational control of U.S. Northern Command... MORE

B-1s integrate with Ukrainian and Turkish aircraft for first time
May 29, 2020 — Two B-1B Lancers from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, conducted a long-range, long duration strategic Bomber Task Force mission throughout Europe and the Black Sea region, May 29, 2020... MORE

US, Japan bomber-fighter integration demonstrates commitment, enhances readiness
May 27, 2020 — A B-1B Bomber Task Force mission on May 26 included important elements for a complex theater – integration with allies and partners – in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. Strategic Command objectives... MORE

Academic, business and military innovation hub to solve command challenges; Virtual ribbon cutting May 28
May 25, 2020 — Air Force Global Strike Command will officially open its new innovation center, STRIKEWERX, during a virtual ribbon cutting event at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 28, at the Cyber Innovation Center in Bossier City, Louisiana. STRIKEWERX will be the command’s official store front to traditional and non-traditional industry partners, to include small... MORE

B-1s complete 24-hr sprint from Guam to train in Alaska, Japan
May 22, 2020 — In continued demonstration of the U.S. Air Force’s dynamic force employment model, two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers flew from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, and conducted training in Alaska, and Japan May 21... MORE

ELLSWORTH B-1s INTEGRATE WITH ALLIES, PARTNERS IN NORDIC REGION
May 20, 2020 — A pair of B-1B Lancers from Ellsworth conducted a long-range strategic Bomber Task Force mission in the European theater May 19, marking the first time B-1s have flown over Sweden to integrate with Swedish Gripens while conducting close-air support training with Swedish Joint Terminal Attack Controller ground teams at Vidsel Range... MORE

B-1s integrate with allies and partners; fly over Sweden for first-time
May 20, 2020 — Two B-1B Lancers from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, conducted a long-range strategic Bomber Task Force mission to the Nordic region May 20, 2020... MORE

Minot AFB showcases readiness during CSAF, CMSAF visit
May 19, 2020 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 14. The senior leaders saw how Minot AFB has remained mission-ready and resilient throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. ... MORE

Collaborative environment drives rapid solutions for global strike, warfighters
May 19, 2020 — Air Force Global Strike Command’s goal of continuing to serve as the nation’s innovative, ever-evolving global strike force requires a quick and efficient way to problem solve... MORE

AFNWC realigns to improve nuclear mission focus
May 19, 2020 — The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center is restructuring its directorates to improve focus on providing nuclear capabilities to the warfighter... MORE