Dec. 4, 2024 AFGSC Chief Scientist and STRIKEWERX set up new way for Airmen to share, explore tech ideas AFGSC Office of the Chief Scientist has established a new way for Airmen to learn about technology, share information with each other, & get support for innovation projects, called the Consortium for Digital Innovation (CDI).
Nov. 20, 2024 New B-52 engine cover prototype testing protects Minot’s bomber fleet AFGSC pilots and maintainers have secured new B-52 Stratofortress engine covers that prevent icing in extreme cold thanks to support from STRIKEWERX and the AFGSC Office of the Chief Scientist.
Nov. 7, 2024 AFGSC Launches $100M Initiative to Accelerate Commercial Partnerships, Enhance Rapid Acquisition Capabilities AFGSC has embarked on a significant initiative to maintain operational superiority in today’s fast-evolving defense landscape that requires innovative technology be delivered to the warfighter.
Oct. 25, 2024 Minot Defender trades firearms for keyboards Air Force Global Strike Command welcomed a security forces Airman as a member of their newest class of the Striker Airmen Coders program at the Cyber Innovation Center in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Oct. 23, 2024 Global Strike Deputy Commander takes first flight in Grey Wolf while visiting 908th The Deputy Commander for U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command, Lt. Gen. Michael Lutton, visited the 908th Flying Training Wing at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Oct. 5, 2024.The 908th FTW is in the middle of transitioning to become the formal training unit for the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter,
Oct. 21, 2024 B-2 bomber undergoes key maintenance overhaul in record time In a big win for U.S. Air Force readiness, the “Spirit of Nebraska” a B-2 bomber, returned to operations 91 days ahead of schedule, after completing programmed depot maintenance (PDM) at USAF Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., on Oct. 15, 2024.
Oct. 4, 2024 Air Force Global Strike Command activates Provisional 95th Wing at Offutt Air Force Base As part of the DAF reoptimatization for Great Power Competition, AFGSC activated the 95th Wing (Provisional) at Offutt AFB, Neb., effective Oct 1. In provisional status, the 95th Wing (P) will immediately begin leading planning efforts to stand-up, receive personnel & use facilities at Offutt
Oct. 3, 2024 Marking 30 years; B-1B Lancer performs hot pit refuel at Grand Forks AFB The 28th BW collaborated with the 319th RS to perform a hot-pit refueling operation at Grand Forks AFB Oct. 1. Grand Forks AFB is the proposed temporary relocation of Ellsworth’s B-1 Lancer fleet during a runway construction project in preparation for the future arrival of the B-21 Raider.
Sept. 26, 2024 AFGSC tests new B-52 Stratofortress towbar prototype AFGSC recently demonstrated a prototype of a potential new B-52 Stratofortress towbar at Barksdale AFB, La. B-52 maintainers from the 307th Bomb Wing and the 2nd Bomb Wing tested the new prototype under real-world conditions during the week leading to the demonstration.
Sept. 22, 2024 DoD leaders discuss future of Air Force nuclear deterrent systems Senior leaders discuss strategic deterrence during the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference.