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People stand around a B-52 Stratofortress that has a covered engine.

Nov. 20, 2024

New B-52 engine cover prototype testing protects Minot’s bomber fleet

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — AFGSC pilots and maintainers have secured new B-52 Stratofortress engine covers that prevent icing in extreme cold thanks to support from STRIKEWERX and the AFGSC Office of the Chief Scientist.

Utah Air National Guard Security Forces members secure the flightline during a nuclear operational readiness exercise Nov. 2, 2024, at Hill Air Force Base.

Nov. 14, 2024

Utah Air Guard Showcases Nuclear Operations Readiness

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - The Utah Air National Guard completed an intensive Nuclear Operations Readiness Exercise Nov. 1-3. The exercise engaged the 151st Wing in around-the-clock operations, preparing members to execute their nuclear mission immediately. This annual exercise reflects UTANG’s role in the broader nuclear operations strategy, ensuring

An unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches during an operational test.

Nov. 6, 2024

Minuteman III test showcases readiness of U.S. nuclear force's safe, effective deterrent

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and Navy aircrew launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with multiple targetable re-entry vehicles from aboard the Airborne Launch Control System Nov. 5, 2024 at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

Fighter aircraft from the U.S., Japan, and the Republic of Korea conduct a trilateral escort flight of U.S. bombers operating in the Indo-Pacific, Nov. 3, 2024. Two U.S. F-16 from the 36th Fighter Squadron, 51st Fighter Wing flew with four Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2s from the 8th Air Wing and four Republic of Korea Air Force F-15Ks from the 11th Fighter Wing to escort one U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

Nov. 3, 2024

U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea Conduct Trilateral Aerial Exercise

Fighter aircraft from the U.S., Japan, and the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of a U.S. bomber operating in the Indo-Pacific, Nov. 3, 2024.Two U.S. F-16 from the 36th Fighter Squadron, 51st Fighter Wing flew with four Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2s from the 8th Air Wing and four Republic of Korea Air Force F-15Ks from the

USAFE-AFAFRICA PA Press Release Graphic

Nov. 1, 2024

U.S. aircraft slated to deploy to Europe for latest bomber task force

RAMSTEIN, Germany — The next Bomber Task Force-Europe deployment is scheduled to begin in the coming days with U.S. strategic bombers transiting from the continental U.S. to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility.

A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron takes flight during Global Thunder 25 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Oct. 24, 2024. U.S. Strategic Command forces are on watch 24 hours a day, seven days a week, conducting operations to deter and detect strategic attacks against the United States and our allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trust Tate)

Oct. 25, 2024

Team Minot remains ready during Global Thunder 25

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Global Thunder 25, the most recent iteration of U.S. Strategic Command’s annual field training and command and control exercise, commenced here Oct. 15.

The Spirit of Pennsylvania B-2 Spirit assigned to the 419th Flight Test Squadron, 412th Test Wing, flies over Air Force Operating Location Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, July 17. (Air Force photo by Christian Turner)

Oct. 21, 2024

B-2 bomber undergoes key maintenance overhaul in record time

PALMDALE, Calif. — In a big win for U.S. Air Force readiness, the “Spirit of Nebraska” a B-2 bomber, returned to operations 91 days ahead of schedule, after completing programmed depot maintenance (PDM) at USAF Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., on Oct. 15, 2024.

Global Thunder 25

Oct. 18, 2024

U.S. Strategic Command to Commence Exercise Global Thunder 25

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command will commence its annual nuclear command and control exercise, Global Thunder, Oct. 18, 2024. Global Thunder 25 involves personnel throughout the USSTRATCOM enterprise, components and subordinate units. Its purpose is to enhance nuclear readiness and ensure a safe, secure, and effective strategic deterrent force. This annual exercise is not in response to actions by any nation or other actors, or current world events.

Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Center Seal, JEC, JEMSO, USSTRATCOM, Maj. Gen. Anthony

Oct. 17, 2024

U.S. Strategic Command Hosts EMS Modeling and Simulation Technical Interchange Meeting

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — On 10-11 September, U.S. Strategic Command's (USSTRATCOM) Advanced Warfare Capabilities Division (J81) hosted its second technical interchange meeting (TIM) on the topic of electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A).Maj. Gen. AnnMarie Anthony, Director of the Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Center (JEC),

A U.S. Air Force B1 Bomber flies with South Korean Air Force’s F-15K fighter jets during a celebration to mark 76th anniversary of Korea Armed Forces Day, in Seongnam, South Korea, Tuesday, Oct.1, 2024.

Oct. 4, 2024

B-1s commemorate ROK Armed Forces Day with flyover, CAS training event

SEOUL, South Korea — A U.S. B-1B Lancer participated in a combined flyover with two Republic of Korea Air Force F-16K Slam Eagles as part of the ROK Armed Forces Day celebration over Seongnam’s Seoul Air Base in the Gyeonggi Province, Oct. 1, 2024.