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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.
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.
April 9, 2024
Commercial aerial refueler completes first B-52, MC-130J refueling over Pacific Ocean

As Pacific Air Forces made history last November by using an Omega KDC-10 to refuel fighter aircraft in the Pacific for the first time, they took this milestone to new heights, reoptimizing to meet the strategic challenges in a time of great power competition, by refueling a B-52 Stratofortress
Jan. 31, 2024
US B-1B Lancers train alongside Republic of Singapore Air Force

Two B-1B Lancers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, arrived at Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore, Jan. 18-24, as part of the United States Air Force's regular training and engagements with key partners in the region.
Jan. 30, 2024
US, allies and partners integrate for dynamic targeting kill-chain automation experiments

The 805th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Shadow Operations Center – Nellis, executed their annual Capstone event by experimenting with and developing tactics, techniques, and procedures for integrated two-way kill-chain automation between the operational and tactical command and control
Dec. 20, 2023
U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea Conduct Second Trilateral Aerial Exercise

For the second time this year, fighter aircraft from the U.S., Japan, and the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of U.S. bombers operating in the Indo-Pacific, Dec. 20, 2023.
Nov. 17, 2023
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.

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