July 22, 2026 Global Strike hosts acquisitions summit at Barksdale AFB to drive modernization AFGSC hosted a Technology, Acquisition & Sustainment Review from June 23-25 at Barksdale AFB.
June 24, 2026 Mighty Eighth marks year since Operation Midnight Hammer One year ago, Airmen across the Eighth Air Force helped execute Operation Midnight Hammer, a historic long-range strike mission that demonstrated the reach, capability and effectiveness of America's global strike force.
Feb. 23, 2026 DAF increases B-21 Raider production capacity to deliver combat capability faster The Department of the Air Force and Northrop Grumman Corp. have reached an agreement to expand production capacity for the B-21 Raider, accelerating delivery of the Air Force’s next-generation stealth bomber fleet.
Dec. 5, 2025 625th STOS uses ALCS, launches unarmed ICBM Airmen assigned to the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron employed the Airborne Launch Control System (ALCS) aboard a U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury to launch a test of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, on Nov. 5, 2025.
Nov. 24, 2025 Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1 concludes, demonstrating global reach and Allied integration U.S. B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircraft departed Spain, Nov. 24, returning to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, and concluding Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1, a two-week deployment exercising the U.S. Air Force’s ability to project power globally. During the deployment, the B-52 aircrews
Nov. 21, 2025 First stop as chief of staff of the Air Force: AFGSC Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach & his wife visited AFGSC, Nov. 19, for immersions into the command’s mission & modernization programs. This initial immersion, Wilsbach’s 1st official base visit as CSAF, underscored the command's pivotal role in the nation’s security.
Sept. 11, 2025 Air Force announces arrival of 2nd B-21 test aircraft at Edwards AFB The DAF announced the arrival of the second B-21 Raider flight test aircraft marking a significant step toward operational readiness of the nation’s sixth-generation stealth bomber.
April 19, 2025 Lethality tested, mission perfected: 2nd Bomb Wing sharpens lethal edge during Combat Hammer As part of the Air Force’s premier weapons system evaluation program, the 2nd Bomb Wing participated in Combat Hammer from March 10 to 21, testing its ability to deliver conventional airpower in a contested environment.
April 11, 2025 625th STOS supports nuclear operations The 625th Strategic Operations Squadron assigned to the 95th Wing at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, plays a vital role in safeguarding the United States.
Sept. 18, 2024 DAF provides B-21 Raider program updates The B-21 Raider will incrementally replace the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit bombers to become the backbone of the Air Force’s flexible global strike capability.