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  • Air Force releases operational safety review findings

    Air Force units across all levels of command are addressing the issues identified by an Air Force-wide operational safety review, initiated this spring by the Air Force Chief of Staff.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Rucker, a crew chief assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshals a B-2 Spirit returning from a routine training mission at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Sept. 6, 2018.

    B-2s conduct training missions out of JBPH-H

    Two U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirits took off from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPH-H), Hawaii, to conduct routine training in the vicinity of Guam and Hawaii, Sept. 6, 2018.
  • A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber takes off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, on a higher headquarters-directed Continuous Bomber Presence mission in support of exercise Pitch Black 18 in Australia's Northern Territory Aug. 6, 2018 (HST). Bilateral training between the United States and allies like Australia increases interoperability and strengthens our long-standing military-to-military partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Quail)

    B-52s conduct operations in vicinity of South China Sea

    Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers, departed from Anderson Air Force Base, Guam and participated in routine training missions Aug. 27 and 30, 2018.
  • A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber takes off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, on a higher headquarters-directed Continuous Bomber Presence mission in support of exercise Pitch Black 18 in Australia's Northern Territory Aug. 6, 2018 (HST). Bilateral training between the United States and allies like Australia increases interoperability and strengthens our long-standing military-to-military partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Quail)

    Sequenced bomber missions to Australia showcase alliance

    U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers, assigned to the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS), Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, conducted two sequential bilateral training missions to Australia as part of exercise Pitch Black 18.
  • 8th Air Force Change of Command

    8th Air Force and J-GSOC welcomes new commander

    Eighth Air Force received its 54th commander following a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 20, 2018.
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Manion, 55th Wing commander, presents a Bronze Star Medal certificate to Tech. Sgt. William Adams, 55th Strategic Communications Squadron tactical radio supervisor, Aug. 7, 2018, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The Bronze Star Medal is a United States decoration awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces for heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service in a combat zone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada)

    Offutt Airman recognized with Bronze Star

    A tactical radio supervisor, assigned to the 55th Strategic Communications Squadron was awarded the Bronze Star Medal Aug. 7, 2018, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.The medal was presented to Tech. Sgt. William Adams for his meritorious achievements during a yearlong deployment to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.The Bronze Star Medal, is a United
  • Northern Neighbors Day Air and Space Show 2018

    Northern Neighbors Day Air and Space Show 2018

    Northern Neighbors Day Air and Space Show 2018 took place Saturday August 4th at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. With static aircraft displays, aeronautical acrobatics and a full show from the Air Force Thunderbirds, there was something for everyone to enjoy. When all was said and done, more than 17,000 people made their way through the gates to enjoy what is being called the largest ever open house and Airshow at Minot AFB.
  • Retired Chief Master Sgt. Walter Olmstead Jr., a World War II veteran, visited Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri and got a chance to see how U.S. Air Force bombers have evolved since his time in the service. In his 25-year military career, Olmsted logged more than 200 combat hours in World War II as a tail gunner of the B-17 Flying Fortress. He has also flown in the B-26, B-29 and B-50, among others, and was later part of the B-52’s maintenance crew.

    WWII hero visits Whiteman, sees ‘completely different’ type of bomber

    After spending most of his life on military bomber airplanes, 96-year-old Walter Olmsted Jr. recently got his first up-close look at the Air Force’s youngest bomber: the B-2 Spirit.Olmsted traveled from his Arizona home to Whiteman Air Force Base to visit family. His trip left him awestruck, and also feeling nostalgic about his time in various
  • 8th Air Force Commander speaks to BMT graduates

    8th Air Force Commander speaks to BMT graduates

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Bussiere salutes a graduating flight during a basic military training graduation ceremony at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, July 20, 2018. Air Force BMT is designed to transform civilians into motivated, disciplined warrior Airmen with the foundation to serve in the world's greatest Air Force (U.S. Air Force photo
  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander; U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Billings, outgoing 595th C2G commander, U.S. Navy Capt. Dennis Crews, outgoing NAOC commander; and U.S. Air Force Col. Jeremiah Baldwin, incoming 595th C2G commander and NAOC commander (from left to right), stand at attention during the dual-595th Command and Control Group and National Airborne Operations Center change of command ceremony July 27, 2018, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska as a single commander assumed responsibility for both organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Charles Haymond)

    595th Command and Control Group, NAOC Change Commands

    Both the 595th Command and Control Group and National Airborne Operations Center held their change of command ceremonies July 27, 2018, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska as a single commander assumed responsibility for both organizations.
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