USSTRATCOM announces annual award winners
Gen. C. Robert Kehler, commander, U.S. Strategic Command, and Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick Alston, Senior Enlisted Leader, USSTRATCOM, take a group photo with award recipients from the 2011 USSTRATCOM Annual Award... More
U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic
U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) Kaleth O. Wright welcome former CMSAFs and Air Force senior leaders during th... More
U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic
U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), escorts U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence O’Shaughnessy, commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. North... More
Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned
Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 331st Squadron, Bodø Air Force Base, Norway, fly next to the wing of a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress during training and inte... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mi... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress sits on the runway
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress sits on the runway following a sortie in support of Diamond Shield 2019 (DS-19) at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, March 26, 2019. U.S. Air Force particip... More
Tech. Sgt. Evan Brock, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron,
Tech. Sgt. Evan Brock, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., walks away from a B-52 Stratofortress he helped marshall at RAF ... More
B-52H Stratofortresses from the 2nd Bomb Wing line
B-52H Stratofortresses from the 2nd Bomb Wing line up on the runway at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 14, 2020. The military aircraft lined up in close formation before taking off as part of a readiness ex... More
Gen. John E. Hyten, U.S. Strategic Command commander,
Gen. John E. Hyten, U.S. Strategic Command commander, speaks with two 5th Bomb Wing Airmen at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 6, 2017. Hyten toured facilities and spoke with Team Minot Airmen about the importa... More
Ambassador John Bolton, National Security Advisor,
Ambassador John Bolton, National Security Advisor, meets with Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), during his trip to USSTRATCOM, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Fe... More
U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic
U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), welcomes U.S. Navy Sailors from USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) to USSTRATCOM headquarters on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Sept. 25, 201... More
The 422nd Communications Squadron poses in front of
The 422nd Communications Squadron poses in front of a B-52 Stratofortress after the Bomber Task Force in Europe 2019 media day at RAF Fairford, England, March 19, 2019. The contingent of B-52 Stratofortress air... More
Dr. Jonathan Ward, Atlas Organization, speaks during
Dr. Jonathan Ward, Atlas Organization, speaks during a panel discussion on “How Does Economic Entanglement Affect Competition and Deterrence?” at the 2019 United States Strategic Command Deterrence Symposium at... More
A B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base,
A B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., takes off from the runway behind another B-2 Aug. 24, 2016 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The U.S. routinely and visibly demonstrates our commitment t... More
Ambassador Ronald F. Lehman II, right, Counselor to
Ambassador Ronald F. Lehman II, right, Counselor to the Director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, moderates the panel discussion "During the Cold War, U.S. & Russia constrained nuclear capability via ... More
A B-52 Stratofortress flies across the Baltic Sea June
A B-52 Stratofortress flies across the Baltic Sea June 17, 2019, for a flight in support of Exercise BALTOPS 2019. Airmen from the 23rd and 69th Bomb Squadrons generated aircraft in support of the largest multi... More
Navy Vice Adm. Charles "Chas" A. Richard assumes command
Navy Vice Adm. Charles "Chas" A. Richard assumes command of the U.S. Strategic Command from Air Force Gen. John Hyten during a change-of-command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 18, 2019. USSTRATCO... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses assigned to
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses assigned to B-52H Stratofortresses (AFGSC) prepare to take off from the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 30, 2016, during exercise Global Thunder 17. AFGSC ... More
Airmen from the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron fire
Airmen from the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection flight train April 13, 2016, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Airmen train to be better prepared for the critical fire season during the Montana s... More
A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to MacDill Air Force
A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Fla., is guided onto the runway during Exercise Global Thunder 17 at McConnell AFB, Kan., October 28, 2016. The exercise was U.S. Strategic Comman... More
Media, DV events showcase AFGSC historic strategic bomber operations i...
Journalists from more than 15 media outlets took part in a media availability at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, June 12, 2017, hosted by Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary A... More
U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic
U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), speaks to civilians, senior enlisted and junior officers of the command during an all hands call at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.,... More
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Michael Brookes, director of
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Michael Brookes, director of intelligence, U.S. Strategic Command, speaks during a panel discussion on “US/Russia/China Nuclear Programs – Do they catalyze or douse competition?” at the 2019... More
STRATCOM Commander Holds Pentagon Briefing
The commander of U.S. Strategic Command, Navy Adm. Charles A. "Chas" Richard, provides an update on the command's mission and readiness during the COVID-19 pandemic, at the Pentagon Press Briefing Room, Washing... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force M... More
Ambassador John Bolton, National Security Advisor,
Ambassador John Bolton, National Security Advisor, meets with Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), during his trip to USSTRATCOM, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Fe... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, U.S. Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Forces Africa deputy commander, conducts an interview at RAF Fairford, England, March 19, 2019, regarding the Bomber Task Force in Europe... More
U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Charles Richard, deputy commander
U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Charles Richard, deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), reads to children during a visit to Child Development Center (CDC) II at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 26, 2018... More
Capt. Austyn Wilson, 20th Bomb Squadron weapons system
Capt. Austyn Wilson, 20th Bomb Squadron weapons system officer deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., is interviewed by a local media outlet during a press conference at RAF Fairford, March 19, 2019. The ... More
A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb
A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron lands at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska after completing a sortie over the Bering Sea in support of a Bomber Task Force mission, Sept. 18, 2020. Th... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, prepares to receive fuel from a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during Bomber Task For... More
Aircrew assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron at Minot
Aircrew assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., pose for a group photo on a B-52H Stratofortress at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 24, 2020. Bomber Task Force missions familiarize aircre... More
A Boeing 777 taxis down the flight line at as part
A Boeing 777 taxis down the flight line at as part of a Bomber Task Force deployment from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 14, 2019. The Bomber Task Force is deploying to the U.S. Central Command area of resp... More
U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan
U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan greets the commander of U.S. Strategic Command, Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 8, 2019. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)
A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress
A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress soars across the Norwegian sky during training and integration with the Norwegian Air Force in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Nov. 6, 2019. This de... More
Rear Adm. John R. Haley, director of global operations
Rear Adm. John R. Haley, director of global operations at U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), speaks during the command's 238th Navy birthday celebration. More than 400 active duty and Reserve Navy personnel a... More
U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S.
U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), presents the Certificate of Retirement to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Heidi V. Brown, USSTRATCOM director of global operations, durin... More
Honoring Las Vegas victims
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Carter renders honors as Staff Sgt. Roderick Woodworth, both assigned to the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Elite Guard, lowers the flag at USSTRATCOM headquarters on Offu... More
U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic
U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, presents the Joint Distinguished Civilian Service Award to Pat McVay, director of joint exercises, training and assessments, and a Senior Ex... More
A U.S. Air Force 96th Bomb Squadron weapons systems
A U.S. Air Force 96th Bomb Squadron weapons systems officer works in the lower deck of a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, in the Black Sea region in su... More
A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber stands tall during a dock tour at Whiteman...
A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber is parked in a hangar during a dock tour at Whiteman Air Force Base Feb. 16, 2020, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The installation offers dock tours to educate various groups ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Layton, an assistant
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Layton, an assistant dedicated crew chief assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, communicates pre-flight instructions with a B-2 Spirit pilot at Andersen Air Force... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the 5th Bomb
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, breaks away from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, after receivin... More
Ken Stolworthy, director of Russia strategic initiative,
Ken Stolworthy, director of Russia strategic initiative, U.S. European Command, speaks during a panel discussion on “US/Russia/China Nuclear Programs – Do they catalyze or douse competition?” at the 2019 United... More
A C-17 Globemaster III from Charleston Air Force Base,
A C-17 Globemaster III from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., taxis down the flight line at RAF Fairford, England, March 9, 2019. Multiple C-17s were required to deliver all the support equipment needed to suppo... More
Airman Jessica Leonard, 2nd Munitions Squadron munition
Airman Jessica Leonard, 2nd Munitions Squadron munition systems apprentice, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., inspects a fin on a Guided Bomb Unit - 38 at RAF Fairford, England, March 21, 2019. Each ... More
A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb
A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron returns to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 21, after completing a sortie in support of a Bomber Task Force mission in international air space... More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Patrick McMahon, senior
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Patrick McMahon, senior enlisted leader of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), shares a high five as he reads to children at Child Development Center (CDC) I on Offutt Air Forc... More
Col. Ron Cheatham, 501st Combat Support Wing vice commander,
Col. Ron Cheatham, 501st Combat Support Wing vice commander, speaks during a press conference at RAF Fairford, England, March 19, 2019, regarding the Bomber Task Force Europe deployment. The contingent of B-52 ... More
Dr. Brian G. Chow, Independent Consultant, speaks during
Dr. Brian G. Chow, Independent Consultant, speaks during a panel discussion on "During the Cold War, U.S. & Russia constrained nuclear capability via arms control. Are there areas today to consider similar mutu... More
Senior Airman Thomas Chase, 96th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Thomas Chase, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, waits for repair parts to be delivered for a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofo... More
Adm. Charles A. Richard, U.S. Strategic Command commander,
Adm. Charles A. Richard, U.S. Strategic Command commander, and Gen. Timothy M. Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, look at munitions during Richard's visit to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 21... More
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder 19 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 4, 2018. Global Thunder provides training opportunities that assess all U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) mission ... More
French Air Force Dassault Rafales assigned to La Fayette
French Air Force Dassault Rafales assigned to La Fayette 2/4 Fighter Squadron fly next to the wing of a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Oct. 25, 20... More
A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress
A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress soars across the Norwegian sky during training and integration with the Norwegian Air Force in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Nov. 6, 2019. This de... More
A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Fairchild Air Force
A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Fairchild Air Force Base (AFB), Wash., is guided into its parking spot by Airmen from both MacDill AFB, Fla., and Fairchild AFB, during Global Thunder 17 (GT17) at McConnell Ai... More
Airmen assigned to the 131st Bomb Wing prepare a B-2
Airmen assigned to the 131st Bomb Wing prepare a B-2 Spirit for takeoff in support of a Bomber Task Force deployment at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 8, 2020. BTF deployments provide Airmen the chanc... More
B-52H Stratofortresses taxi to the runway during Exercise
B-52H Stratofortresses taxi to the runway during Exercise Global Thunder on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 26, 2014. Global Thunder is U.S. Strategic Command's annual field training and battle staff exercise.... More
U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, outgoing commander
U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, outgoing commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), provides remarks during USSTRATCOM’s change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 18, 2019. USSTRATC... More
U.S. Strategic Command’s (USSTRATCOM) color guard stands
U.S. Strategic Command’s (USSTRATCOM) color guard stands at attention during USSTRATCOM's change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 18, 2019. USSTRATCOM is a global warfighting command and... More
Adm. Cecil Haney, Commander, U.S. Strategic Command
Adm. Cecil Haney, Commander, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), delivers opening remarks during the Heartland of America Band holiday concert at Bellevue East High School. The five concerts being held in the ... More
160311-N-UD469-060 KEYPORT, Wash. (March 11, 2016)
160311-N-UD469-060 KEYPORT, Wash. (March 11, 2016) – Cmdr. James McIver, right, commanding officer of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Nevada (SSBN 733) Blue Crew, shakes hands with guest speaker ... More
Airmen 1st Class Alisha Hubbard, left, and teammate
Airmen 1st Class Alisha Hubbard, left, and teammate Lekeya Lindsey, right, both 341st Force Support Squadron missile chefs, prepare a meal during the quarterly Warrior Chef Competition June 22, 2016, at Malmstr... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick Matthews, far right, Eighth
U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick Matthews, far right, Eighth Air Force vice commander, leads a five-group formation during a salute to the new commander at a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, L... More
Dr. Karen Miller, U.S. Strategic Command Historian,
Dr. Karen Miller, U.S. Strategic Command Historian, speaks with Col. Jaehyung Jeong, Republic of Korea Liaison Officer, during a Senior Leader Offsite at the Durham Museum in Omaha, Neb., Aug. 23, 2018. Communi... More
Rear Adm. Richard Correll, U.S. Strategic Command director
Rear Adm. Richard Correll, U.S. Strategic Command director of plans and policy, signs the United States-Romania Space Situational Awareness (SSA) agreement at USSTRATCOM Headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, N... More
U.S. Navy Adm. Charles “Chas” Richard, commander of
U.S. Navy Adm. Charles “Chas” Richard, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), speaks to his key staff on the battle deck of USSTRATCOM’s command and control facility (C2F) during Exercise Global Ligh... More
Bomber Task Force Europe 2020
Capt. Ryan Taylor, a 23rd Bomb Squadron weapons officer assigned to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, taxis on the flightline at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 10, 2020. Bomber missions represent the U.S. commi... More
A U.S. Airman assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Squadron
A U.S. Airman assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Squadron marshals a B-1B Lancer at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 10, 2020. The bomber was one of three the unit brought to accomplish a Bomber Task Forc... More
345th EBS launches multi-theater sortie
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Maureen Fernandez, 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, readies equipment for a Bomber Task Force mission out of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Se... More
Air Force Lt. Col. Mike Cardoza, assigned to U.S. Strategic
Air Force Lt. Col. Mike Cardoza, assigned to U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), pilots an EA-18G Growler aircraft flight simulator. Representatives from Boeing brought the simulator to USSTRATCOM to educate p... More
Air transportation Airmen from the 2nd Logistics Readiness
Air transportation Airmen from the 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., unload equipment deployed from Barksdale to RAF Fairford, England, as a part of U.S. Strategic Command’s Bombe... More
U.S. Navy Vice Adm. David Kriete, deputy commander,
U.S. Navy Vice Adm. David Kriete, deputy commander, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), kicks off the 2019 United States Strategic Command Deterrence Symposium at La Vista Conference Center in La Vista, Neb., ... More
Dr. Benn Steil, Senior Fellow and Director International
Dr. Benn Steil, Senior Fellow and Director International Economics, Council on Foreign Relations, speaks during a panel discussion on “How Does Economic Entanglement Affect Competition and Deterrence?” at the 2... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, prepares to receive fuel from a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker over the Arctic during... More
A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb
A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flies over the Arctice Circle, Sept. 25, 2020. Two bombers assigned to the unit completed flights that passed directly over the North Pole enroute... More
160311-N-UD469-242 KEYPORT, Wash. (Dec. 18, 2015) –
160311-N-UD469-242 KEYPORT, Wash. (Dec. 18, 2015) – Cmdr. Ryan Heilman, right, from Aurora, Colo., relieves Cmdr. James McIver, from Boston, during a change of command ceremony for the Blue crew of the Ohio-cla... More
Distinguished visitors and local officials near RAF
Distinguished visitors and local officials near RAF Fairford stand beside a B-52H Stratofortress during a tour of all three Air Force Global Strike Command strategic bombers during their historic, simultaneous ... More
Airman 1st Class Khalil Miles-Palmer, 2nd Aircraft
Airman 1st Class Khalil Miles-Palmer, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., throws a strap on a cover over an engine on a B-52... More
U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic
U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), speaks to civilians and senior officers of the command during an all hands call at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Sept. 28, 2018. ... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Mitchel Normand is one of two Navy nuclear
U.S. Navy Lt. Mitchel Normand is one of two Navy nuclear engineer-qualified submarine officers selected for the Striker Trident exchange program. He is currently assigned to Air Force Global Strike Command head... More
Capt. Sean “Shaker” Murray, 20th Bomb Squadron B-52
Capt. Sean “Shaker” Murray, 20th Bomb Squadron B-52 Stratofortress pilot deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., looks out the window during a sortie flown in support of U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Tas... More
Senior Airman Alexander Pappas (left), and Airman 1st
Senior Airman Alexander Pappas (left), and Airman 1st Class Kenneith Durden (middle), 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, and Staff Sgt. Cody Powell (right), 20th AMU weapons load crew tea... More
A Boeing 777 taxis down the flight line at as part
A Boeing 777 taxis down the flight line at as part of a Bomber Task Force deployment from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 14, 2019. The Bomber Task Force is deploying to the U.S. Central Command area of resp... More
Airman 1st Class Khalil Miles-Palmer, 2nd Aircraft
Airman 1st Class Khalil Miles-Palmer, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., performs maintenance on the engine of a B-52 Strato... More
2nd Bomb Wing wins top strategic bomber
U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, USSTRATCOM commander, announced the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., had won the 2015 Omaha Trophy, naming them the best strategic bomber wing within U.S. Strategic... More
Airman 1st Class Gerald Sanders, 741st Missile Security
Airman 1st Class Gerald Sanders, 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron, tries out for the base’s Tactical Response Force team May 12, 2016, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Airmen are evaluated in a two phas... More
Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts provides welcoming
Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts provides welcoming remarks at the 2019 United States Strategic Command Deterrence Symposium at La Vista Conference Center in La Vista, Neb., July 31, 2019. This annual symposium ... More
Bomber Task Force 20-1 integrates training with Royal Norwegian Air Fo...
A U.S. Air Force 96th Bomb Squadron pilot flies a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress during training and integration with the Royal Norwegian Air Force in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-... More
U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 393rd
U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, secure a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber after a long range flight at Naval Support Facil... More
Bomber Task Force Europe 2020
An engine from a B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircraft, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, is pictured above during pre-flight checks on the flightline at RAF Fairford, England, S... More
A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb
A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas flies over the Bering Sea, Sept. 18, 2020, during a Bomber Task Force mission. Bomber Task Force missions help air... More
Capt. Matt Sandridge, 20th Bomb Squadron pilot deployed
Capt. Matt Sandridge, 20th Bomb Squadron pilot deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., poses for a portrait during a press conference at RAF Fairford, March 19, 2019. The deployment of strategic bombers to... More
A 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer takes
A 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer takes off at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 4, 2020, to conduct a training mission in the East China Sea. The squadron with approximately 200 Airmen and four B-... More
Two B-52H Stratofortresses fly over Barksdale Air Force
Two B-52H Stratofortresses fly over Barksdale Air Force Base, La., as part of Global Thunder 21, Oct. 20, 2020. GLOBAL THUNDER is an annual command and control exercise designed to train U.S. Strategic Command ... More
U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic
U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), escorts Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan through USSTRATCOM headquarters, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 19, 201... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alvaro Gonzalez, 422nd Security
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alvaro Gonzalez, 422nd Security Forces Squadron flight chief from RAF Croughton, England, poses for a photo in the cockpit of a B-52 Stratofortress during a tour at RAF Fairford, April... More
Airman 1st Class Nicholas Dugin, 2nd Logistics Readiness
Airman 1st Class Nicholas Dugin, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., secures cargo at RAF Fairford, England, March 8, 2019. Once full, the trailers wer... More
A B-52 Stratofortress flies across the Baltic Sea June
A B-52 Stratofortress flies across the Baltic Sea June 17, 2019, for a flight in support of Exercise BALTOPS 2019. Airmen from the 23rd and 69th Bomb Squadrons generated aircraft in support of the largest multi... More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron help pilots and aircrew members unload a B-52 Stratofortress following a sortie in support of Diamond Shield 2019 (DS-19) at Royal Australian Air For... More