We can do it: The Peggy Wills story

At 94 years old, she doesn’t look a day over 70 as she flexes her bicep with a smile on her face. A denim button-down shirt, bright red bandana holding back her curls and the strong, confident demeanor of a woman America recognizes instantly. She is a true Rosie the Riveter.Margaret “Peggy” Wills

Raiders provide Continuous Bomber Presence, return from Pacific

Approximately 300 Airmen returned home to families and friends at Ellsworth Feb. 12, 2017, after a six month deployment to Guam supporting the U.S. Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence mission.During the deployment, the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flew a total of 242 sorties. The Airmen

Ellsworth Airmen wrap up Red Flag 17-1

Nearly 200 Airmen and five B-1 bombers assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron returned today.

Barksdale participates in Combat Hammer

Dyess B-1s deploy to Andersen, take over Continuous Bomber Presence operations

Several B-1B Lancers and Airmen with the 7th Bomb Wing from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, deployed to Andersen AFB, Feb. 6 in support of U.S. Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence mission.  The 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Dyess AFB, Texas, is taking over U.S. Pacific

Air Force deploys first complete Block 16 B-1s to Pacific

More than 300 Airmen assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to execute the first-ever Block 16 deployment for the B-1B Lancer Jan. 31. Aircrew, maintenance and support personnel will generate B-1 sorties to demonstrate the continuing U.S. commitment to stability and

8 AF celebrates 75 years

A B-52 Stratofortress, B-1B Lancer and B-2 Spirit fly near Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 2, 2017. The bombers participated in the flyover as part of the Eighth Air Force’s 75th anniversary events. Former and present bomber Airmen from across the country celebrated the anniversary by partaking

Dog tags make final journey home to WWII veteran

A gathering of friends, family and Mighty Eighth Airmen made way as the guest of honor slowly approached the front of the stage. Raymond Odom, a 93-year-old World War II veteran, sat patiently in a large chair on stage as he waited for the unveiling of a memento he lost while serving in the U.S.

USAFWS weapons officers employ total force training during Libya B-2 strike

Two B-2 Spirit bombers departed Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri for a transatlantic flight to Libya on Jan. 18 in what would become the B-2’s first combat mission since Operation Odyssey Dawn in 2011.

75 years of American Airmen: Past, present, future

On Feb. 1, 1942, the history of today’s 8th Air Force began to write its story. With milestones such as the Doolittle Raid and Operation Linebacker II, it’s no surprise that the 8th Air Force made a lasting legacy and is known today as the “Mighty Eighth.”