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July 22, 2025
AFGSC pauses use of M18 Modular Handgun System

Air Force Global Strike Command has paused use of the M18 Modular Handgun System, effective July 21, 2025, until further notice. This decision was made following a tragic incident at F.E. Warren AFB, WY, on July 20, 2025, which resulted in the death of a Security Forces Airman.
March 10, 2025
Eighth Air Force to activate 95th Wing at Offutt Air Force Base

The 595th Command and Control Group and NAOC undergoes an organization change to the 95th Wing, commemorated during a ceremony at Offutt AFB, March 28, 2025.
Nov. 15, 2024
Lithuanian Live Fire Range Day BTF 25-1

U.S. B-52 Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron integrated with NATO Allies in executing Bomber Task Force 25-1, exercise Vanguard Merlin at Cudgel Range, Lithuania, Nov. 14-15, 2024.
Nov. 8, 2024
U.S. bombers deploy to England for latest European bomber task force

Four U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, arrived at Royal Air Force Fairford, England for Bomber Task Force 25-1, today.
Feb. 2, 2024
CENTCOM Statement on U.S. Strikes in Iraq and Syria

TAMPA, Fla. - At 4:00 p.m. (EST) Feb. 02, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and affiliated militia groups. U.S. military forces struck more than 85 targets, with numerous aircraft to
March 31, 2023
Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Sentinel Deployment and Minuteman III Decommissioning and Disposal Published

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Air Force has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that analyzes the potential environmental consequences associated with the proposal to deploy the Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile weapon system, formerly the
March 10, 2023
U.S. B-52 Stratofortresses conduct multi-lateral NATO exercise with Allies in Eastern Europe

Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron integrated with NATO Allies in eastern Europe, Mar. 9, 2023.The bombers, who are forward deployed to Moron Air Base, Spain, for a Bomber Task Force deployment, flew down the Mediterranean as they proceeded to
March 7, 2023
B-52s integrate with Allies and Partners in Nordic Region during Bomber Task Force 23-2

A pair of B-52 Stratofortress forward deployed to Moron Air Base conducted a long-range strategic Bomber Task Force mission in the European theater Mar 6, 2023. The 12-hour mission included integration with Denmark Armed Forces while incorporating in the Baltic Air Policing mission in conjunction
Feb. 24, 2023
B-52 Stratofortresses deploy to Moron Air Base to collaborate, fortify relationships with NATO Allies and Partners

Four B-52 Stratofortresses, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota forward deployed to Moron Air Force Base, in support of the latest Bomber Task Force Feb. 24, 2023.Bomber Task Force missions are routine operations across the globe that demonstrate U.S. commitment to
Dec. 23, 2022
B-1 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT RELEASED

An Air Force Globe Strike Command accident investigation board completed its investigation into a 20 April 2022 B-1B Lancer aircraft mishap at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.The accident investigation board found that the B-1's high cycle fatigue initiated a crack on the surface of the #1 engine's 2nd

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