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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 19, 2024
AFGSC’s local business partnerships boost DAF technological capabilities, modernization efforts

Another win for DAF & American small businesses! To date the partnership between AFGSC and local small businesses have secured contracts totaling $240 million of outside AFGSC funding for 70 modernization technologies from U.S. small businesses, with an additional $74.3 million in pending contracts.
July 17, 2024
Minot B-52s arrive at Dyess AFB

Several B-52s and Airmen from Minot AFB came to Dyess AFB to participate in an Agile Combat Employment exercise, dubbed Agile Warbird. The aircraft are operating out of Dyess while upgrades are being made to the Minot runway, showcasing their ability to operate at forward locations.
July 16, 2024
Ellsworth emphasizes readiness, executes Combat Ammunition Production Exercise

The 28th Bomb Wing successfully completed AFGSC’s second ever Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) July 8-12, 2024, at Ellsworth AFB, S.D.
July 8, 2024
Honoring Excellence: A look inside Minot Honor Guard

The Airmen who comprise the Minot AFB Honor Guard stand out for their dedication to a distinct mission: delivering premier ceremonial honors, inspiring the nation, and representing all Airmen.
July 8, 2024
Dyess AFB announces 2025 Air Show: "Wings Over West Texas: A Salute to Western Heritage"

Team Dyess has scheduled their 2025 airshow to take place April 19-20, 2025. This year's theme is "Wings Over West Texas: A Salute to Western Heritage" featuring the U.S. Air Force Air Thunderbirds as headliners.
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
July 2, 2024
Team Barksdale executes Exercise Red Devil Thunder 24-3

2nd Bomb Wing Airmen successfully concluded Exercise Red Devil Thunder 24-3 on June 27, 2024, at Barksdale AFB. RDT is one of many small-scale exercises that provide a training opportunity for aircrew members and maintainers on how to respond to an alert and perform aircraft generation.
July 2, 2024
Dyess AFB's 7 CS infrastructure team completes base network upgrade

The 7th Communications Squadron recently set a new standard of improving & maintaining base-wide network capabilities. Their infrastructure team’s work came at a time when the DAF reintroduced the warrant officer career tracks in the IT & cyber fields, which are critical to optimizing our force.
June 27, 2024
Minot Airmen return from England

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing reunites with family after returning from Bomber Task Force (BTF) 24-3 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 26, 2024. BTF missions demonstrate the credibility U.S. our forces to address a global security environment that is more diverse and

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