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Operations Airmen from the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron stand together in front of a B-52H Stratofortress during Bomber Task Force 25-1 Dec. 4, 2024, at RAF Fairford, England. BTF missions familiarize aircrew with air bases and operations in different geographic combatant command areas of operations to enable strategic access and integration with coalition forces in an effort to deter global conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Bowers)

Bomber Task Force 25-1 advances interoperability with NATO partners and Allies

The 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed to RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 4 – Dec. 12, 2024 for Bomber Task Force 25-1.

BTF 25-1

B-52s depart UK following successful Bomber Task Force deployment

Four U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft departed Royal Air Force Fairford, England, Dec. 13 following a successful Bomber Task Force deployment.

MILSTAR satellite sits atop trestle structure, Dec. 9, on Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. This satellite is a part of the NC3 Weapon System and strengthens the U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command’s ability to execute USSTRATCOM missions, delivering critical real-time data and supporting Joint All Domain Command and Control initiatives. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Donnell Schroeter)

Kirtland Air Force Base Receives Cutting-Edge Communications System

In April 2024, Kirtland AFB achieved a major milestone with the installation of the Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal at the 377th ABW Command Post. This $600 million Nuclear Command, Control & Communication upgrade modernizes Cold War-era communications equipment, ensuring robust connectivity for nuclear & non-nuclear missions.

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Legacy Renewed: Activation of the 24th Helicopter Squadron

Maxwell Air Force Base marked a historic moment on December 6, 2024, with the activation of the 24th Helicopter Squadron. Presiding official for the activation ceremony and assumption of command, Col. Lane Cook, commander of the 58th Operations Group, took a few minutes to discuss the importance of the ceremony.

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Air Force Works to Keep Nuclear Triad Mission Ready During Recapitalization

The Air Force is working to meet the challenge of maintaining mission readiness for bomber and land-based missile legs of the nation's nuclear triad, while working to meet the government-mandated recapitalization of both those platforms.

Vice Adm. Richard Correll, deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), left, and Randy Norwood, assistant vice president of Military Affairs and Strategic Partnerships for the Omaha Chamber, right, present Cmdr. Jason Perris, middle left, and Cmdr. Jason Chuma, both commanding officers of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737), with the Omaha Trophy during a presentation ceremony, Dec. 2, 2024.

Kentucky Crews Win Omaha Trophy

U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and the USSTRATCOM Consultation Committee (SCC) awarded the Omaha Trophy to the blue and gold crews of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) during a ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Silverdale, Washington, Dec. 2, 2024.

B-52 taxis for takeoff

Strengthening Arctic Defense: Trilateral exercise tests fifth-generation air power

Norwegian, U.K. and U.S. forces conducted a multi-domain find, fix, track and target military exercise with fifth-generation aircraft Dec. 3 in the High North.

People stand around a B-52 Stratofortress that has a covered engine.

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.