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Sept. 13, 2024
Air Force announces second and third B-21 Raider bases

The SECAF has approved the 2nd & 3rd basing locations for the B-21 Raider, the Air Force’s newest bomber. Those bases are Whiteman AFB, Mo., & Dyess AFB, Texas, in that order. Ellsworth AFB, S.D., was previously selected as the 1st base to receive the B-21.
Aug. 9, 2024
Can one size fit all? Edwards demonstrates new modular pylon on B-1B Lancer

The 412th Test Wing recently tested a new weapons pylon that could remove traditional weapon constraints. Known as the Load Adaptable Modular Pylon, the equipment recently flew attached to a B-1B Lancer test aircraft with the 419th Flight Test Squadron.
Aug. 5, 2024
34th Bomb Squadron demonstrates deterrence capabilities during CONUS-to-CONUS mission

A pair of B-1B Lancers assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron successfully executed a non-stop CONUS-to-CONUS mission from Ellsworth AFB into the Indo-Pacific region Aug. 1-2, 2024, integrating with Allies & partners to enhance global security & strengthen a shared commitment to regional stability.
Aug. 2, 2024
B-1B Commander Relieved of Command

Col. Mark Kimball, 28th Operations Group commander at Ellsworth AFB, was relieved of command by Col. Derek C. Oakley, 28th Bomb Wing commander, due to a loss of trust & confidence in his ability to command, based on the findings of an Accident Investigation Board report into the Jan. 4 crash of a
July 26, 2024
B-1B accident investigation report released

AFGSC announced the results of its accident investigation today into the Jan. 4 crash of a B-1B bomber at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota.
July 25, 2024
Bomber in-air refueling at RIMPAC 2024

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer attached to the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess AFB, Texas, is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker with the 927th Air Refueling Wing, Florida, during exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) over the Pacific Ocean, July 18, 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines,
July 24, 2024
US and Partner Nations Conduct Multiple SINKEXs as Part of RIMPAC 2024

Ships and aircraft participating in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 conducted long-planned, live-fire sinking exercises (SINKEXs) and sank the decommissioned USS Dubuque (LPD 8), July 11, 2024, and the decommissioned USS Tarawa (LHA 1), July 19, 2024. Both were sunk in waters 15,000 feet
July 5, 2024
Airmen and B-1B Lancers return to Ellsworth after completing Bomber Task Force 24-6

Airmen from the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron returned to Ellsworth AFB June 25, 2024, following the successful completion of BTF 24-6 at Andersen AFB, Guam. This mission, conducted with Allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific, achieved significant milestones in strengthening partnerships and
June 19, 2024
Supporting Bomber Task Force 24-6: Intel, cyber’s critical roles

Bomber Task Force deployments are a critical means to support global stability and security by demonstrating the ability to operate in diverse regions across the globe.
May 23, 2024
Ellsworth B-1 Lancers return to Guam, enhances readiness during Bomber Task Force 24-6

B-1 Lancers assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of a routine Bomber Task Force deployment, 23 May.

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