Jan. 21, 2025 2024 Bomber Task Force missions: A year of first-ever accomplishments As of 2024, 8th Air Force’s B-1 Lancers, B-2 Spirits and B-52 Stratofortresses have integrated with 23 percent of the world’s military as part of Bomber Task Force (BTF) missions and operations.
Jan. 15, 2025 U.S., Japan and Republic of Korea forces conduct trilateral flight Fighter aircraft from Japan & the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of U.S. bombers operating in the Indo-Pacific, Jan. 15, 2025.
Jan. 10, 2025 Innovation Takes Flight: 509th Bomb Wing Inspires the Next Generation of STEM Talent As the world navigates complex geopolitical landscapes & technological challenges, the US Air Force is calling for a new generation of thinkers & innovators to help secure the nation's future. At a recent science, technology, engineering & mathematics event held with California Polytechnic State
Dec. 23, 2024 Setting the standard: A leader who inspires, empowers Standing proud in her uniform, she walks around the squadron greeting Airmen, each conversation reflecting her experience of listening and understanding. As the first sergeant, she leverages her counseling skills to foster trust and resilience, inspiring her Airmen.
Dec. 13, 2024 B-52s depart UK following successful Bomber Task Force deployment Four U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft departed Royal Air Force Fairford, England, Dec. 13 following a successful Bomber Task Force deployment.
Dec. 13, 2024 Bomber Task Force 25-1 advances interoperability with NATO partners and Allies The 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed to RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 4 – Dec. 12, 2024 for Bomber Task Force 25-1.
Dec. 9, 2024 BTF 25-1 participates in trilateral planning conference Airmen from the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa and the 501st Combat Support Wing participated in a first-of-its-kind trilateral Bomber Task Force planning conference at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 11-13, 2024.
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).
Dec. 4, 2024 Strengthening Arctic Defense: Trilateral exercise tests fifth-generation air power Norwegian, U.K. and U.S. forces conducted a multi-domain find, fix, track and target military exercise with fifth-generation aircraft Dec. 3 in the High North.
Dec. 2, 2024 Temporary Grand Forks AFB B-1 Bed Down Approved The environmental assessment and legal review are complete, officially paving the way for the temporary movement of 17 B-1B Lancers and 800 Airmen from Ellsworth AFB, S.D., to Grand Forks AFB, N.D., beginning in December 2024.