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May 6, 2026

Back from the Boneyard: Tinker Brings B-1 Back to the Fight

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. — A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer once parked in the Arizona desert is back in the air after an intensive regeneration and depot maintenance effort led by the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex at Tinker Air Force Base.

U.S. and Italian Air Forces aircraft consisting of F-35 Lightning IIs, F-16 Fighting Falcons, and a B-52 Stratofortress, fly in formation over the Adriatic Sea during Astral Knight 19, June 4, 2019. Astral Knight is an exercise taking place throughout various locations in Europe, involving over 900 Airmen and supports the collective defense and security of NATO allies and U.S. forces in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

May 6, 2026

B-52 Engine Replacement Program Holds Critical Design Review, Paves Way for B-52J Upgrade

The B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) recently held its Critical Design Review (CDR), a pivotal milestone that enables the modification of two B-52 aircraft with new engines.

Participants of the Deterrence and Escalation Game and Review (DEGRE) wargame discuss lessons learned onboard Naval Station Newport, April 17, 2026.

May 5, 2026

DEGRE wargame an "Essential Tool" for modern deterrence

NEWPORT, R.I. — U.S. Strategic Command, in collaboration with the U.S. Naval War College, conducted the annual Deterrence and Escalation Game and Review to examine and refine strategic deterrence concepts. The exercise brings together military leadership, strategists, and allied partners to explore decision-making in a simulated global crisis.

Dozens of people in camouflage military uniforms pose for a photo in the desert while holding up four flags as six large military aircraft fly overhead.

April 27, 2026

US, Moroccan Air Forces Project Combat Power During Exercise African Lion 26

CAP DRAA, Morocco (AFNS) — A combined flight of two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers and four Royal Moroccan Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, signaled the launch of the country's first accredited joint terminal attack controller qualification course, April 23.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jesse Stewart, chaplain, 71st Flying Training Wing, speaks during a religious affairs readiness workshop at U.S. Strategic Command headquarters, on Offutt Air Force Base, April 15, 2026.

April 22, 2026

U.S. Strategic Command hosts religious affairs readiness workshops

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — The U.S. Strategic Command Office of Religious Affairs hosted two readiness workshops April 14 – 16 focusing on the interoperability of spiritual health between unified combatant command chaplains and building readiness skills within the component religious affairs offices.

April 16, 2026

341 MXG conducts first operational mission with Payload Transporter Replacement

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. — A Payload Transporter Replacement assigned to the 341st Missile Wing completed a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile maintenance task April 8, 2026, marking the first operational use of Air Force Global Strike Command’s new ICBM payload transporter.

A U.S. Air Force B-21 Raider conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker. The B-21 program exemplifies the Department of the Air Force's warfighting-focused acquisition mindset, leveraging digital engineering and modern production to deliver a mature, highly capable system at speed. The B-21's efficiency and flexibility will provide a survivable, unpredictable deterrent force, forming the backbone of America’s future bomber force. (U.S. Air Force photo)

April 14, 2026

B-21 Raider accelerates delivery of long-range strike capability

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The B-21 Raider program continues to accelerate the delivery of long-range strike capability, with aerial refueling via a KC-135 Stratotanker demonstrating the rapid maturation of the weapon system.

Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Center

April 2, 2026

USSTRATCOM hosts Aurora Pulse electromagnetic spectrum exercise

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command hosted operations and planning officers from the uniformed services, unified commands, Joint Staff, and additional government agencies for a first-of-its-kind electromagnetic spectrum tabletop exercise, Aurora Pulse, March 24-26 in the Gen. Curtis LeMay Command and Control Facility.

April 1, 2026

U.S. Strategic Command unveils 2025 Omaha Trophy winners

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Adm. Rich Correll, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, recently announced the winners of the Strategic Command Consultation Committee’s 2025 Omaha Trophy, an annual award that honors the top units supporting the nation’s strategic deterrence mission.

March 31, 2026

Sixth iteration of Power Wargame provides strategic insights for leaders

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — U.S. Strategic Command recently brought together U.S. Government and Allied nation experts to examine international crisis de-escalation during Power Wargame 2026, an annual joint, interagency, strategic-level wargame at Maxwell Air Force Base, March 9-13.