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  • 5th Munitions Squadron dominates in elite Air Force competition

    The 5th Munitions Squadron (5MUNS) from Minot Air Force Base emerged as the top team at the 2025 Air Force Combat Operations Competition (AFCOCOMP), held August 11–15 at Beale Air Force Base, California. Competing against the most elite munitions teams across the Air Force, Team Minot captured first

  • B-1B Lancer conducts hot pit refuel at Lajes Field

    A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron stopped for a hot-pit refuel while supporting a Bomber Task Force Europe mission at Lajes Field, Azores, Aug. 22, 2025. Hot-pit refueling allows aircraft to stay in the air longer, providing fuel to the fight and

  • U.S., Allied aircraft sharpen readiness in Norway

    Three USAF B-1B Lancer bombers assigned to the 345th EBS deployed in support of Bomber Task Force Europe at Ørland, Norway, Aug. 12. The bombers, assigned to Dyess AFB, deployed with a total force integration team composed of roughly 30% active-duty & 70% Reserve Airmen under the command of the

  • SF-WTIC graduates forge tactical excellence at Nellis

    Class 25-A of the Security Forces Weapons & Tactics Instructor Course, or SF-WTIC, graduated Aug. 8 at Nellis AFB, after 18 weeks of rigorous training designed to produce expert tacticians & integrators for the Security Forces career field.

  • 345th EBS supports BTF operations in Norway

    Three U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron are supporting Bomber Task Force Europe in Ørland Air Base, Norway. The 345th EBS is comprised of Reserve Citizen Airman from the 489th Bomb Group and active-duty Airmen from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base,

  • 582nd HG completes MH-139 Initial Operational Test & Evaluation

    The 582nd Helicopter Group completed Initial Operational Test & Evaluation for the MH-139A Grey Wolf on June 27, marking a major milestone in Twentieth Air Force’s efforts to modernize its helicopter fleet in support of nuclear security operations.