Feb. 21, 2025 Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base Sharpen Warfighting Skills at Red Flag Nellis 25-1 Airmen from the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings recently participated in Red Flag 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Red Flag is an annual exercise that gives warfighters an opportunity to train their capabilities in the most realistic environment possible. US Air Force troops also integrate with
Feb. 21, 2025 MH-139 completes first IOT&E flight, advancing nuclear security operations The 582nd Helicopter Group achieved a major milestone in its modernization efforts as the MH-139 Grey Wolf completed its first Initial Operational Test and Evaluation flight in support of nuclear security operations on January 28, 2025.
Feb. 20, 2025 B-1s train with US, ROKAF fighter aircraft Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers participated in planned bilateral training with Republic of Korea Air Force, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps fighter aircraft in training airspace above South Korea, Feb. 20.
Feb. 19, 2025 B-52H Stratofortress returns from first Bomber Task Force 25-2 sortie A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron lands after completing its first sortie for the Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment at RAF Fairford, England, Feb. 18, 2025. BTF missions provide valuable training opportunities and reinforce the ability to
Feb. 19, 2025 Air Force Global Strike Command advances warfighter readiness with ongoing initiative AFGSC has partnered with Louisiana State University health Shreveport through the Comprehensive Readiness for Aircrew Flying Training project to identify ways to improve mental and physical endurance for aircrew following research on cognitive and physical demands of aircrew members during B-52
Feb. 19, 2025 Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of U.S. nuclear force's safe, effective deterrent A joint team of AFGSC Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM equipped with a single telemetered joint test assembly re-entry vehicle Feb. 19 at 1 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg SFB, Calif.
Feb. 13, 2025 Bombers arrive in Europe for BTF 25-2 U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers have arrived in Europe as part of a routine Bomber Task Force-Europe deployment, underscoring the U.S.’ shared commitment to regional security and NATO’s collective defense.
Feb. 12, 2025 UNARMED MINUTEMAN III TEST LAUNCH TO SHOWCASE READINESS OF U.S. NUCLEAR FORCE’S SAFE, EFFECTIVE DETERRENT An operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile is scheduled between 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time on Feb. 18 to 5:01 a.m. Pacific Time, Feb. 19, from north Vandenberg.
Feb. 8, 2025 U.S., Allied Air Forces and Joint Partners Strengthen Readiness in Bamboo Eagle 25-1 The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center kicked off Bamboo Eagle 25-1—a combined exercise featuring the USAF alongside the joint force and allied forces from the Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and, for the first time, Royal Canadian Air Force designed to enhance cooperation, agility, and
Feb. 7, 2025 ShOC-N Capstone, Human-Machine Teaming experimentation to optimize the kill chain The 805th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Shadow Operations Center – Nellis, or ShOC-N, executed its bi-annual capstone event at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.