First delivered to Dyess Air Force Base in June 1985, the B-1B Lancer has served as the backbone of America’s long-range bomber force for the past 40 years.
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Article, Photo & Graphic: Senior Airman Jade Caldwell
Congratulations to the 2025 AFGSC Outstanding Airmen of the Year! These Striker Airmen exemplify our command’s core values of Discipline, Excellence & Pride. Thank you for going above & beyond every day to enable & accomplish our mission - good luck at the Air Force level! #OAY
Peace through strength! AFGSC led the 1st tri-bomber/fighter “Freedom Formation” at Miami Beach this weekend, which included active, reserve, & ANG forces.
🎥: Tech. Sgt. Shelby Thurman
#AlwaysReady
AFGSC leaders & USAFSAM medical professionals will discuss the Comprehensive Health Risk Assessments for each of the 3 active missile bases. CHRAs use the sampling data collected during the MCCS & attempt to estimate the health risk, including cancer risk, of long-term duty in MAFs.
📣 REMINDER: MCCS Update & 4th Virtual Town Hall 📣
Our 4th MCCS VTH will take place Wednesday June 4th at 2:00 p.m. CDT (room opens at 1:30 p.m. CDT).
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Happy 35th Birthday #AFSOC!
Projecting power on a global scale takes unwavering dedication & unmatched expertise. Your commitment to taking the fight to the enemy, Any Place, Any Time, Anywhere, makes you an invaluable partner in maintaining peace through strength.
#AFSOC35
AFGSC leaders & USAFSAM medical professionals will discuss the Comprehensive Health Risk Assessments for each of the 3 missile bases. CHRAs use the sampling data collected during the MCCS & attempt to estimate the health risk, including cancer risk, of long-term duty in MAFs.
📣MCCS Update & 4th Virtual Town Hall📣
Our 4th MCCS VTH will take place Wednesday June 4th at 2:00 p.m. CDT (room opens at 1:30 p.m. CDT).
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AFGSC Airmen & Guardians supported an operational test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM on May 21 at 12:01 am PT. This test validates the safety & readiness of the weapon system.
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3 aircraft. 1 mission. Total commitment.
Powerful tribute to the aircraft & patriotic #Airmen who are the heart of US strategic airpower! Big salute to @naveedjamali.bsky.social the 1st journalist to fly & film in the B-1, B-2 & B-52 trifecta for a major news outlet.
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The 8 AF command team met Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt Gen Seiki Kagerura, deputy commander Air Defense Command, & visited Misawa Air Base to see #BTF operations firsthand-highlighting the operational impact of BTF missions & reinforcing the commitment to a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific.
Are you #REALID Ready?
#ICYMI - Tomorrow, May 7th, all AFGSC bases will require visitors to have a REAL ID to enter base as part of a nation-wide effort to enhance security and standardize identification requirements across federal facilities.
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#Striker Airmen from all 3 missile wings across 20 AF participated in the Nuclear Convoy Course (NCC) at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center.
NCC brings together convoy response force teams & helicopter crews to rehearse integrated responses in a realistic joint training environment.
📸:SSgt Richmond
B-1s & Airmen from Dyess AFB are at Misawa Air Base for our latest #BTF flexing readiness & strengthening ties with our Allies & Partners within INDOPACOM.
We train together to stay always ready—anytime, anywhere—to keep the IndoPacific free, open, & secure.
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AFGSC commander Gen Bussiere & AFGSC command chief CMSgt Aiello visited Minot AFB. As the only base to host 2 legs of the nation’s nuclear triad, the missions of the 91 MW & 5 BW highlight the strategic importance of Minot's everyday mission.
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Today marks the 81st anniversary of 20th Air Force! Established during WW II & re-activated in 1991, 20 AF has provided the nation with long-range strike capabilities, from operating B-29s to today’s Minuteman III ICBM. Thank you for enhancing our nuclear deterrence mission!
Are you #REALID Ready?
On May 7, 2025, all AFGSC bases will require visitors to have a REAL ID to enter base as part of a nation-wide effort to enhance security and standardize identification requirements across federal facilities.
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#Airmen from Whiteman AFB tested their skills in a field training exercise, sharpening their ability to operate in real-world, resource-limited environments. Through hands-on experience & teamwork they showcased their adaptability & mission readiness
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📸: SrA Sherard
Today we recognized the activation of the 95th Wing at Offutt AFB, the deactivation of the 595th C2G, & a change of command with the NAOC - bringing together a stronger NC3 Total Force within Air Force Global Strike Command.
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📸: Charles Haymond
Our #Striker Airmen stay #AlwaysReady to secure our intercontinental ballistic missiles, missile alert facilities and launch facilities deployed throughout Montana’s 14,000 square-mile missile complex.
Missile Security Operators from Malmstrom AFB's multiple Missile Security Forces Squadrons participated in a 3-day beta winter survival course to learn skills such as fire starting, building shelter & purifying water.
📸: SSgt McCutcheon & A1C Rodriguez Escamilla
This exercise sharpened communication, decision-making & adaptability—key skills for success in complex operations. By training together, we continue to strengthen partnerships & enhance combat readiness.
📸: SrA Wilson & A1C Sanders
Team Minot is back home now since Red Flag 25-2 concluded, which brought together the US Air Force, US Navy, US Marine Corps, US Air National Guard, United Arab Emirates Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force & Turkish Air Force for 2 weeks of high-intensity training
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With eyes on the road & firepower at the ready, they stand as the first line of defense for the land based leg of our nuclear triad.
Rain or shine, our #Striker Airmen remain vigilant, lethal & mission-ready!
Airmen from the 90th MSOS Convoy Response Force gear up & execute convoy security operations at @fewarrenafb.bsky.social, ensuring the nation’s most powerful assets stay protected.
📸: SSgt Richmond, 90th MW/PA
Our #BTF missions remain a visible symbol of combat readiness, lethality & commitment, enabling the U.S. Department of Defense to achieve ‘Peace through Strength.'
After weeks of dynamic training & integration across Europe, Africa & the Middle East, four USAF B-52H bombers & aircrews completed #BTF 25-2 deployment operations & returned to Minot AFB, March 17.
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📸:MSgt Hibbon, SSgt Heller, SSgt Holmes & SrA Campbell
The award goes to the very best of U.S. Strategic Command's Combat Ready Force and recognizes their readiness to defeat and destroy those who threaten our homeland and our Allies & Partners.
Congratulations to all 2024 Omaha Trophy winners, driving #StrategicDeterrence across 4 categories:
- Intercontinental Ballistic Missile: 91st MW
- Ballistic Missile Submarine: USS Tennessee (GOLD & BLUE)
- Strategic Bomber: 509th BW
- Global Operations: 171st ARW
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