Feb. 6, 2025 MindGym Launches at Barksdale to Enhance Cognitive Skills and Performance In today’s high-stress military environment, mental strength can make or break an Airman’s performance. Recognizing the need for advanced cognitive training, AFGSC partnered with Lumena Labs Inc to provide each of its bases with an innovative cognitive fitness program designed to offer guided
Feb. 4, 2025 Red Flag 25-1 Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence Red Flag 25-1 takes flight at Nellis Air Force Base uniting U.S. forces with allies from the Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force in a combined exercise to enhance combat readiness and strengthen partnerships.
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.
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 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.
Nov. 26, 2024 Allies integrate for first-ever B-52 simulated weapons drop in Finland Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron conducted a simulated weapons drop training mission as part of Bomber Task Force 25-1 in Finland, Nov. 25. During the mission bombers integrated with Finnish F/A-18C Hornets and Swedish Air Force Saab
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. 15, 2024 Lithuanian Live Fire Range Day BTF 25-1 U.S. B-52 Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron integrated with NATO Allies in executing Bomber Task Force 25-1, exercise Vanguard Merlin at Cudgel Range, Lithuania, Nov. 14-15, 2024.