March 18, 2025 U.S. Bombers Complete Latest European Bomber Task Force 25-2 Deployment After weeks of dynamic training and integration across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, four U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers and aircrews completed Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment operations and returned to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 17.
Feb. 19, 2025 Air Force Global Strike Command advances warfighter readiness with ongoing initiative AFGSC has partnered with Louisiana State University health Shreveport through the Comprehensive Readiness for Aircrew Flying Training project to identify ways to improve mental and physical endurance for aircrew following research on cognitive and physical demands of aircrew members during B-52
Feb. 13, 2025 Bombers arrive in Europe for BTF 25-2 U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers have arrived in Europe as part of a routine Bomber Task Force-Europe deployment, underscoring the U.S.’ shared commitment to regional security and NATO’s collective defense.
Feb. 4, 2025 Red Flag 25-1 Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence Red Flag 25-1 takes flight at Nellis Air Force Base uniting U.S. forces with allies from the Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force in a combined exercise to enhance combat readiness and strengthen partnerships.
Jan. 15, 2025 U.S., Japan and Republic of Korea forces conduct trilateral flight Fighter aircraft from Japan & the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of U.S. bombers operating in the Indo-Pacific, Jan. 15, 2025.
Dec. 2, 2024 Temporary Grand Forks AFB B-1 Bed Down Approved The environmental assessment and legal review are complete, officially paving the way for the temporary movement of 17 B-1B Lancers and 800 Airmen from Ellsworth AFB, S.D., to Grand Forks AFB, N.D., beginning in December 2024.
Nov. 22, 2024 Stealth bombers land precision strike against Houthi militia On Oct. 16, B-2 Spirit long-range bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, conducted precision strikes against five hardened underground weapons storage locations in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.
Nov. 20, 2024 New B-52 engine cover prototype testing protects Minot’s bomber fleet AFGSC pilots and maintainers have secured new B-52 Stratofortress engine covers that prevent icing in extreme cold thanks to support from STRIKEWERX and the AFGSC Office of the Chief Scientist.
Nov. 18, 2024 Team Minot welcomes Brigadier General Mark Richey U.S. Air Force Brigadier Gen. Mark Richey, mobilization assistant to the commander, visit to Minot AFB allowed the base to display its functions and operations.
Nov. 18, 2024 Bahrain International Airshow 2024 showcases longstanding partnership U.S. aircraft and servicemembers assigned to U.S. Central Command participated in the 2024 Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS24) alongside coalition and partner nations at Sakhir Airbase, Bahrain, Nov. 13-15, 2024.