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A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, flys over Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 20, 2024, in support of a Bomber Task Force mission. Bomber missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific by demonstrating USAF ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen)

July 5, 2024

Airmen and B-1B Lancers return to Ellsworth after completing Bomber Task Force 24-6

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. — Airmen from the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron returned to Ellsworth AFB June 25, 2024, following the successful completion of BTF 24-6 at Andersen AFB, Guam. This mission, conducted with Allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific, achieved significant milestones in strengthening partnerships and advancing strategic objectives.

Airmen from the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load a Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile onto a B52H Stratofortress during Exercise Bayou Warrior at Barksdale Air force base, June 10, 2024. Exercise Bayou Warrior tests the wing’s ability to generate, load, and deliver conventional weapons in a simulated environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Nia Jacobs)

June 20, 2024

2nd Bomb Wing’s Bayou Warrior Exercise Tests Combat Readiness

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — The 2nd Bomb Wing conducted Exercise Bayou Warrior from June 10-13, 2024, to evaluate its ability to execute conventional missions.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Early, 28th Operations Support Squadron crew communications technician, performs pre-flight checks on a B-1B Lancer at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 5, 2024, in support of Bomber Task Force 24-6. U.S. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility of our forces to address a complex and uncertain security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen)

June 19, 2024

Supporting Bomber Task Force 24-6: Intel, cyber’s critical roles

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam. — Bomber task force deployments are a critical means to support global stability and security by demonstrating the ability to operate in diverse regions across the globe.

June 13, 2024

Team Barksdale highlights interoperability, ACE concept during exercise

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Airmen from the active-duty 2nd Bomb Wing and Air Force Reserve 307th Bomb Wing teamed up with Nebraska Air National Guardsmen and Army Reserve soldiers to practice remote refueling capabilities on a B-52 Stratofortress during the Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise (QLLEX) June 6, 2024, at Lincoln Airport and Air National Guard Base,

June 7, 2024

STRATCOM commander witnesses RTS professionalism

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — A U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command team played an important behind-the-scenes role in supporting the Air Force’s Glory Trip-249, June 4, and GT-250, June 6.

Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander, U.S. Strategic Command, returns a salute to Lt. Col. Christian Hoover, left, 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron commander, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 3, 2024, during a base tour. As part of his visit, Cotton took the opportunity to interact and recognize Airmen within the 37th EBS as they conduct Bomber Task Force 24-6 missions. BTF missions enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency and validate our always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Maher)

June 6, 2024

STRATCOM commander immerses in Ellsworth’s Bomber Task Force 24-6 while visiting Guam

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE, Guam — Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of the U.S. Strategic Command, visited the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron currently deployed to Andersen Air Force Base in support of Bomber Task Force 24-6.

Bomber crew stands in front of a B-52H Stratofortress

June 6, 2024

Bomber crew earns AFGSC General Curtis E. LeMay award

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — A B-52H Stratofortress bomber crew recently earned the Air Force Global Strike Command General Curtis E. LeMay award for the outstanding bomber crew category during the 2023 AFGSC Operations Awards.

June 6, 2024

Second Minuteman III test in week's time showcases readiness of U.S. ICBM fleet

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — For the second time in a week, a joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen supported by Space Force Guardians launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with one re-entry vehicle June 6 at 1:46 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.This test launch is part of routine and

June 5, 2024

Ellsworth B-1B Lancer conducts live munitions training over S. Korea

OSAN AIR BASE, SOUTH KOREA — A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer [from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D.] joined Republic of Korea Air Force F-15Ks Slam Eagles for live munitions and close air support training at the Pilsung Range, Republic of Korea, in an event designed to enhance the interoperability, lethality, and readiness of U.S. and ROK air forces.

June 5, 2024

Minot maintainers support B-52 operations in England

RAF FAIRFORD, England — Minot maintainers support B-52 operations in England