April 11, 2025

625 STOS supports Giant Pace 25-1

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — The 625th Strategic Operations Squadron assigned to the 95th Wing at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, plays a vital role in safeguarding the United States.

April 10, 2025

Sentinel Site Activation Task Force, Detachment 11 stood up at Malmstrom

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. — Air Force Global Strike Command stood up Sentinel Site Activation Task Force, Detachment 11 during a ceremony at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, April 4, 2025.

April 8, 2025

134th ARW enhances readiness with Nuclear Operational Readiness and Combat Readiness exercises

MCGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. — The 134th Air Refueling Wing at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base conducted a four-day Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise (NORE) and Combat Readiness Exercise (CRE) from April 5–8. The training focused on enhancing the Wing’s preparedness for both combat operations and nuclear deterrence, with emphasis on the vital role of aerial refueling. Airmen from across the Wing refined mission-critical skills, cross-trained in multiple roles, and demonstrated the strength of teamwork and leadership. The exercises reinforced the Wing’s commitment to operational excellence and mission readiness in support of national defense.

March 28, 2025

Eighth Air Force activates 95th Wing

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost, commander Eighth Air Force and the Joint-Global Strike Operations Center, commemorated the recent activation of the 95th Wing during a ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, March 28, 2025.

March 26, 2025

Stratcom Ready to Respond to Threats, Needs Nuclear Modernization

U.S. Strategic Command stands ready to respond decisively, whether on the ground, in the air or beneath the seas, testified USSTRATCOM Commander Gen. Anthony Cotton during a scheduled appearance before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

March 24, 2025

Bomber Barons conclude exercise Red Flag 25-2

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — The “Bomber Barons” of the 23rd Bomb Squadron concluded exercise Red Flag 25-2 here, March 21.This iteration of the advanced aerial combat training exercise, which takes place annually at Nellis AFB, featured five B-52H Stratofortress bombers from the 23BS. The bombers deployed from Minot AFB, North Dakota, to participate in the exercise, which began on March 10.

March 18, 2025

Stratcom Focuses on Nuclear Triad Modernization

Nothing provides national power more than a modernized nuclear triad and nuclear command and control, Stratcom Commander Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton said during a defense conference in Washington. 

March 18, 2025

U.S. Bombers Complete Latest European Bomber Task Force 25-2 Deployment

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — After weeks of dynamic training and integration across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, four U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers and aircrews completed Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment operations and returned to Minot AFB, March 17. 

March 17, 2025

U.S. Strategic Command Announces 2024 Omaha Trophy Winners

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — USSTRATCOM Commander Gen. Anthony Cotton recently announced winners of the Strategic Command Consultation Committee’s 2024 Omaha Trophy.

March 14, 2025

Air Force Wargaming Institute hosts Air Force Power Wargame 2025

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — The U.S. Air Force Wargaming Institute hosted the United States Strategic Command-sponsored Power Wargame 2025, a five-day, joint, interagency, strategic-level wargame at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, March 3-7, 2025.