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  • Eighth Air Force bomber presence felt in Indo-Asia Pacific

    The Indo-Asia-Pacific region is no stranger to U.S. bombers. For more than a decade, the U.S. military has maintained a deployed strategic bomber presence in the Pacific, focused on enabling regional security and stability. To sustain that presence, Eighth Air Force, historically known as “the

  • 509th AFE supports BAAD

    U.S. Air Force Aircrew Flight Equipment technicians assigned to the 509th Operation Support Squadron from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., conduct pre-checks on flight equipment at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 9, 2016. The work of the AFE shop ensures the safety of the B-2 pilots and allows the

  • In the Deep End

    Airmen from the 5th Medical Operations Squadron train to enhance water extraction skills at the base pool at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 10, 2016. The water extraction training involved performing emergency medicine on a simulated patient in a water environment. The purpose was to practice for

  • B-52, B-1, B-2s maintain regional stability in PACOM theater

    A B-52 Stratofortress, B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit sit next to each other on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug.10, 2016. All three of Air Force Global Strike Command's strategic bomber aircraft are simultaneously conducting operations in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations.

  • Ellsworth deploys large force to Guam

    More than 300 Airmen assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of U.S. Pacific Command’s continuous bomber presence mission Aug. 9, 2016. Aircrews, maintenance and support personnel, will be generating B-1 bomber sorties to demonstrate the continuing U.S.

  • MAFB Airmen participate in 50 Summits Challenge

    Fifteen Airmen and civilians participated in the United States Air Force 50 Summits Challenge Aug. 4 - 6 at Granite Peak, Montana.Four Airmen from the 341st Missile Wing participated in the event.The event focused on challenging Airmen to carry the Air Force flag to the peak of the highest mountain