May 23, 2025

B-52 executes MIGHTY RHINO, integrating with African partners

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to Bomber Task Force Europe executed mission MIGHTY RHINO on May 23, integrating with African partner forces in Morocco.

May 21, 2025

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

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — A joint team of AFGSC Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a single Mark-21 High Fidelity Re-Entry Vehicle May 21 at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg SFB, Calif.

May 20, 2025

U.S. Air Force B-52s arrive at Morón for Bomber Task Force Europe deployment

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft arrived at Morón AB, Spain, May 20, as part of the latest Bomber Task Force Europe deployment.

May 13, 2025

Behind the Bomber: The team driving operational success

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan — Throughout Bomber Task Force 25-2, Airmen from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron have diligently worked to maintain the health of the B-1B Lancer fleet, keeping the team and aircraft mission-ready and allowing the 9th EBS to excel.

April 30, 2025

2nd Bomb Wing Integrates with Key Partners at Chennault International Airport

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — The 2nd Bomb Wing and the 159th Fighter Wing demonstrated enhanced interoperability and strengthened their operational capabilities during a combined air-to-air integration training event held April 29, 2025, culminating in an operational survey of the Louisiana Army National Guard’s Lake Charles Readiness Center at Chennault International Airport.

April 29, 2025

Australia, Philippines, and U.S. Conduct Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity

Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone — Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone — The combined armed and defense forces of Australia, the Philippines, and the United States, demonstrating a collective commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, conducted a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, April 29, 2025.

April 21, 2025

Team Minot Airmen demonstrate strategic readiness during Prairie Vigilance 25-1

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot AFB and the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale AFB took part in Exercise Prairie Vigilance 25-1 (PV 25-1) here. Exercise PV 25-1 is a routine training operation designed to bolster the safety, security and reliability of the nation’s bomber-based strategic deterrence mission. The exercise supports readiness across AFGSC by sharpening operational proficiency and validating long-range, global strike capabilities.

April 19, 2025

Lethality Tested, Mission Perfected: 2nd Bomb Wing Sharpens Lethal Edge During Combat Hammer

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — As part of the Air Force’s premier weapons system evaluation program, the 2nd Bomb Wing participated in Combat Hammer from March 10 to 21, testing its ability to deliver conventional airpower in a contested environment.

April 16, 2025

126th ARW uses total force integration to dominate nuclear response drill during certification course

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. - The 126th Air Refueling Wing recently led a series of nuclear response drills for a two-week nuclear mission certification course, aimed to ensure aircrews can successfully conduct refueling missions supporting America’s nuclear triad.

April 15, 2025

Airmen, aircraft deploy in support of first Bomber Task Force mission to Japan

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan — A Bomber Task Force deployment of U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft, Airmen and& support equipment from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Dyess AFB, Texas, arrived at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 15, 2025, to support Pacific Air Forces’ training efforts with Allies, partners and joint forces, and strategic deterrence missions to reinforce regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.