Missile squadron celebrates 60th Anniversary

The intercontinental ballistic missile targeting unit within the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron recently celebrated its 60th anniversary at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.

Raider Airmen fly in Green Flag 18-10

More than 100 Airmen from the 37th Bomb Squadron and 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base departed Oct. 25 to participate in exercise Green Flag 18-10, which runs from Oct. 25 to Nov. 9.

Team Minot brings Global Thunder

Former POW visits Dyess, provides leadership insight

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Lee Ellis, a former Vietnam War pilot and prisoner of war, visited Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 6, 2018.During his visit, Ellis spoke with the base’s personnel in a leadership and team assessment workshop, and held a leadership forum. “It’s great to be here,” said

JNOC/SMAC activation brings new facets to J-GSOC increasing warfighting capabilities

Deactivation of the 608th Strategic Operations Squadron and the activation of the Joint Nuclear Operations Center (JNOC) and Standoff Munitions Application Center (SMAC) was officially recognized during a ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Oct. 15.

B-1s take off for Trident Juncture

B-1B Lancers from the 34th Bomb Squadron, 28th Bomb Wing, launched from Ellsworth Air Force Base on Oct. 29 for a transatlantic flight to Norway to participate in Trident Juncture 2018.

Press Release: U.S. Strategic Command Conducts Exercise Global Thunder

U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) today commenced Global Thunder 2019, an annual command and control exercise that provides training opportunities that assess all USSTRATCOM mission areas and joint and field training operational readiness, with a specific focus on nuclear readiness.

B-1B involved in May IFE departs Midland

The B-1B Lancer that has been located at the Midland International Air & Space Port since May 1 when the aircrew made an emergency landing, was flown from Midland to Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 26.   After undergoing a Safety Investigation Board and maintenance to get the aircraft into a

Combat Raider 19-1 keeps forces ready, lethal

Aircrew from all 8th Air Force bases flew over the Powder River Training Complex together for the first time during Combat Raider 19-1 on Oct. 16-18. They coordinated with joint tactical air controllers from the Royal Canadian Armed Forces and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, who helped

Standoff Munitions Application Center wins national award for planning historic strike

The Standoff Munitions Application Center (SMAC) was awarded the 2018 Integrated Product Team Award for exceptional achievements and contributions to electronic warfare.