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Chief sets bar, challenges troops to invest more time in JPME
June 24, 2020 — In the United States Air Force, there is almost no greater honor for an enlisted member than to obtain the rank of chief master sergeant and have the opportunity to give back to the force. ... MORE

Bombers deploy, operate across multiple theaters projecting power during pandemic
June 19, 2020 — Air Force Global Strike Command is conducting operations globally, demonstrating the command’s ability to provide flexible options and project combat power while supporting all combatant command priorities... MORE

B-2s fly north of Arctic Circle, integrate with Norwegian F-35s
June 18, 2020 — B-2 Spirit stealth bombers from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, conducted integration and interoperability training with Norwegian F-35s during a long-range, long duration strategic bomber mission north of the Arctic Circle, June 18, 2020... MORE

1980s: Hill AFB’s role as the Logistics System Program Manager for all Air Force ICBMs
June 18, 2020 — As Hill AFB entered its fifth decade in 1980, the Ogden Air Logistics Center remained the Logistics System Program Manager for the Air Force’s entire Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) deterrent force. The ICBM weapon systems then managed by the Ogden ALC included the LGM-25 Titan II, LGM-30 Minuteman II and III, LGM-118A Peacekeeper, and XMGX-134A Small ICBM. ... MORE

B-52s demonstrate bilateral, joint force integration in Indo-Pacific
June 17, 2020 — Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers integrated with the Koku-Jieitai, or Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) fighters and U.S. Navy E/A-18G Growlers over the Sea of Japan, June, 17... MORE

B-52s deploy to Alaska, demonstrate global agility
June 15, 2020 — U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers returned to the Indo-Pacific region June 14 to conduct bomber task force operations out of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska... MORE

Team Whiteman Airmen share their role in strategic bomber mission with SECAF
June 15, 2020 — Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett visited Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 11, 2020, to familiarize herself with Team Whiteman’s mission in maintaining global support and combat readiness.During her visit, Barrett spoke with base leaders, first responders and maintenance personnel across the installation.“It was an honor to showcase... MORE

B-52s participate in BTF, BALTOPS 2020 exercise
June 15, 2020 — Two B-52H Stratofortresses from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, conducted a long-range, long duration strategic Bomber Task Force mission throughout Europe and the Baltic region, June 15, 2020, while also supporting the Baltic Operations exercise... MORE

US Air Force B-1s, JASDF fighters complete several training missions in one month
June 10, 2020 — Over the past several months, U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers and B-52 Stratofortresses conducted bilateral training with Koku-Jieitai, or Japanese Air Self-Defense Force assets... MORE

Aerial refueling: Backbone of long-range Bomber Task Force missions
June 4, 2020 — The key to any long-range, long-duration Bomber Task Force mission is ensuring aircraft, both U.S. and NATO, have the proper amount of fuel throughout the flight... MORE