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  • S.H.L.D: The Airmen who defend Whiteman’s cyber space

    Airmen from the 509th Bomb Wing are reinforcing the installation’s digital defenses through two cyber initiatives: the Security, Hardening, Lifecycle and Defense program and the annual Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment.

  • 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

  • 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

  • Offutt soaps up Rivet Joint for safety

    Members from the 55th Maintenance Group washed an RC-135V/W Rivet Joint aircraft inside the Bennie L. Davis Maintenance Facility dock 5 at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, July 25.

  • Military and community, building partnerships that last

    Serving the nation is vital, and so is serving the community. That’s why Barksdale Air Force Base partners with local leaders through the Honorary Commander program, pairing them with commanders from units within the 2nd Bomb Wing to bridge the military-civilian gap and build lasting relationships.

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

    Three U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed in support of Bomber Task Force Europe at Ørland, Norway, Aug. 12, 2025. The bombers, assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, deployed with a total force integration team composed of roughly 30%

  • North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven's STAFFDEL visits Minot AFB

    The staff delegation (STAFFDEL) from the office of North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven and Team Minot leadership brief in the 5th Bomb Wing headquarters building on Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 18, 2025. A STAFFDEL is a group of staff members from a committee or personal office of a member of

  • Dyess Total Force maintenance team drives BTF success in Norway

    U.S. Air Force Maintenance Airmen deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, are currently supporting Bomber Task Force Europe at Ørland Air Base, Norway. Comprised of both active-duty and reserve personnel, this Total Force maintenance team's expertise is critical to ensuring the B-1B Lancer's