Minot AFB hosts STAFFDEL

Team Minot Airmen assigned to the 5th Munitions Squadron, U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing commander, and the Congressional Staff Delegation (STAFFDEL) pose for a group photo in front of a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Oct. 2, 2024. STAFFDELs are

Dyess B-1s commemorate ROK Armed Forces Day with flyover, CAS training event

A U.S. B-1B Lancer from Dyess AFB participated in a combined flyover with two Republic of Korea Air Force F-16K Slam Eagles as part of the ROK Armed Forces Day celebration over Seongnam’s Seoul Air Base in the Gyeonggi Province, Oct. 1, 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

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.

Dyess B-1s support ROK Armed Forces Day

AFGSC Prioritizing Suicide Prevention and Support

AFGSC observed Suicide Prevention Month in September through multiple command-wide initiatives, providing support to Airmen, Guardians, and their families.

Team Minot builds strength through connection

Minot AFB recently hosted a day dedicated to suicide prevention. The day combined physical and mental exercises and training designed to build comradery and equip individuals with tools to recognize and address mental health challenges.

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.

Raider Reach exercise tests Ellsworth’s combat readiness

As the sun rose up into the sky ushering in a new day, exercise Raider Reach, a 2-week, 2-phase exercise involving the entire 28th Bomb Wing, encompassing 5 groups, 17 squadrons & supporting agencies, & over 4,000 military & civilian personnel came to a close Sept. 20, 2024.

B-52 Stratofortress crosses Alaska

Recently North American Aerospace Defense Command F-16 Fighting Falcon’s escorted a U.S. Strategic Command B-52 Stratofortress across Alaska during Operation POLAR VORTEX to rapidly deploy forces to the Arctic in support of First Air Force and U.S. Northern Command’s homeland defense mission.