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U.S. Strategic Command Announces 2023 Omaha Trophy Recipients

Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), announced the 2023 Omaha

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Defense Official: Countering China, Russia in Western Hemisphere Requires Multiprong Approach

China and Russia each pose different challenges for Latin America and the Caribbean, so there needs to be adjustments to the Defense Department's strategies, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Western Hemisphere said.

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The Mighty Eighth commander qualifies on E-4B Nightwatch

Eighth Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost, qualifies on the E-4B Nightwatch, or National Airborne Operations Center.

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Bombers abound: North Dakota-based B-52s arrive in Pacific, provide strategic deterrence

B-52 Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, landed at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam at the end of January as part of a Bomber Task Force to support strategic deterrence missions aimed at reinforcing the rules-based international order in the Indo-Pacific region.

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, out of Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, takes off at Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore, Jan. 24, 2024. The 345th EBS arrived in Singapore as part of regular U.S. Air Force training and engagements with key partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Hayman)

US B-1B Lancers train alongside Republic of Singapore Air Force

Two B-1B Lancers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, arrived at Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore, Jan. 18-24, as part of the United States Air Force's regular training and engagements with key partners in the region.

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US, allies and partners integrate for dynamic targeting kill-chain automation experiments

The 805th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Shadow Operations Center – Nellis, executed their annual Capstone event by experimenting with and developing tactics, techniques, and procedures for integrated two-way kill-chain automation between the operational and tactical command and control including battle management levels, to create competitive advantages for the United States and its allies and partners at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron taxis on the flightline at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Jan. 25, 2024. The bombers took off for training missions that will conclude with the aircraft landing at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen)

Ellsworth generates bombers

The unmistakable sound of freedom that only B-1B Lancers can create, filled the skies over the base Jan. 25, 2024, when the 28th Bomb Wing launched several aircraft, demonstrating its ability to provide long range strike – anytime, anywhere.

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Twentieth Air Force welcomes first female commander

Maj. Gen. Stacy Jo Huser assumed command of 20th Air Force from Maj. Gen. Michael Lutton during a change of command ceremony on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, Jan. 5, 2024.