Tankers enable long-range bomber capability during Polar Roar

Mobility Airmen play a vital role in deterrence and stand ready to operate in support of global operations at a moment’s notice.Air Mobility Command Airmen, 15 KC-135 Stratotankers and 10 KC-10 Extenders enabled Air Force Global Strike Command B-52s and B-2s to sustain air operations for more than

B-52s showcase Allied Interoperability during 20+ hour-long flight

A 2nd Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofortress bomber from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana completed a long-duration operation today designed to test the force’s long-range global-strike capability while training and integrating with key allies and partners.

Strategic Bombers Participate in POLAR ROAR

One B-52 Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale AFB, La., two B-52s from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot AFB, N.D., and two B-2 Spirits from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, Mo., are conducting simultaneous, non-stop flights from the U.S. to the North and Baltic Seas, around the North Pole and

Minot Airman named one of 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

Winning any Air Force-level award is a highly sought out accomplishment and shouldn’t be taken lightly by anyone who wins or is nominated at that level, but being named one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year in the entire Air Force is a rare honor. Tech. Sgt. Michael Asuncion Jr., 5th Bomb

Air Force releases new Intercontinental Ballistic Missile solicitation

The U.S. Air Force released today a request for proposals for its Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent, or GBSD, intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system program. Up to two contract awards are expected in 4th quarter fiscal year 2017.GBSD is the follow-on to the aging LGM-30 Minuteman III ICBM. 

Air Force releases request for proposal for the replacement to the nuclear air launched cruise missile

The U.S. Air Force released today a request for proposals to industry for its Long Range Standoff, or LRSO, nuclear cruise missile program.  Up to two contract awards are expected in 4th quarter fiscal year 2017.The Long Range Stand-Off weapon will be developed to replace the aging AGM-86B Air

Keeping Team Minot mobile

Airmen from the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron repair and maintain various types of vehicles at the Defender Dome at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 28, 2016. Airmen from the 5th LRS vehicle maintenance flight work to ensure that Team Minot stays mobile. The 91st Security Support Squadron is

Hard work helps equipment laboratory improve processes

Kirtland’s Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory, or PMEL, has made great strides over the past five years, going from a troubled lab to one that is seeing continued success.According to Bob Eslinger, Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment flight chief, the Air Force was considering

A 360° Global Air Power Series Trailer

Barksdale's Global Power Museum is going 360°! Here is a teaser of what's to come, see and learn all about the history around you! VR users, click the cardboard option for virtual reality mode. (For full 360° effect view on a mobile devices or up-to-date web browsers)

Aircrew Flight Equipment