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  • B-1B fleet resumes flight operations

     Air Force Global Strike Command will resume B-1B flight operations this week, following the directed safety stand-down June 7th. The stand-down allowed the command time to thoroughly evaluate the egress components and determine potential risks before returning to flight.   “We have high confidence

  • U.S. and French aviators remember WWI

    A 96th Bomb Squadron B-52 from Barksdale Air Force Base joined French Dassault Mirage 2000D fighters and a KC-135R refueling jet over Nancy-Ochey Air Base, France, June 12, to commemorate the entrance of U.S. aviators into WWI 100 years ago.

  • 608th Air Operations Center Change of Command

    Col. Beth Makros assumes command of the 608th Air Operations Center, during a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 8, 2018. The 608th AOC is part of the Joint Global Strike Operations Center and plans, directs, and assesses daily bomber operations and is part of the new

  • 625th STOS Airman completes 400th alert

    When Capt. Paul Bouvier arrived at the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, in October 2016, he was just in time to bear witness to a transition in the mindset of the missiles field throughout the Air Force. As an Airborne Launch Control System intelligence officer

  • Preview B-17F Memphis Belle™ exhibit online on May 16

    Those who can’t wait to see the new B-17F Memphis Belle™ exhibit in person on May 17 will be able to get a sneak-peak of the exhibit as it is unveiled to the family members of the Memphis Belle crew and invited dignitaries for the first time during a private event at the National Museum of the U.S.

  • Crew Chiefs key to B-1 mission

    It is 4:30 a.m. on the flightline at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Coveralls replace the Airman battle uniform he wore on his drive to work. He doesn’t clock in because he has no set schedule. He comes in any time his aircraft requires his expertise. Before the sun rises, a crew chief’s oil-covered

  • Historic 91st Bombardment Group Aircraft Exhibit Online

    DAYTON, Ohio-- Those who can't wait to see the new B-17F Memphis Belle exhibit in person on May 17 will be able to get a sneak-peak of the exhibit as it is unveiled to the family members of the Memphis Belle crew and invited dignitaries for the first time during a private event at the National