MAY 21, 2020 - Two B-1B Lancers from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, conducted a long-range strategic Bomber Task Force mission to the Nordic region May 20, 2020. The mission marked the first time B-1s have flown over Sweden to integrate with Swedish Gripens while conducting close-air support training with Swedish Joint Terminal Attack Controller … [Read more...]
Air Force Photo Contest Launches July 1
MAY 19, 2020 - The 2020 Air Force Photo Contest is set to launch July 1, following a short delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We did a quick check of our program and revised the theme to better reflect what our Airmen and families are going through right now,” said Darlene Johnson, community and leisure programs manager at the Air Force Services Center. The theme for … [Read more...]
Hurricane Hunters Fly First Mission of 2020 Atlantic Season
MAY 19, 2020 - Although hurricane season doesn’t officially start until June 1, the Air Force Reserve Command’s Hurricane Hunters departed on their first storm tasking of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season to investigate an area for possible development into a tropical depression or storm near the Bahamas. The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, the only Department of … [Read more...]
Space Force Flag Unveiled at White House
MAY 15, 2020 - Defense leaders presented the flag of the Space Force to President Donald J. Trump today in the Oval Office. The flag of the newly created armed service will hang alongside those of the other military services at the White House. "I just want to congratulate everybody and thank everybody," the president said. "Space is going to be … the future, both in terms … [Read more...]
USSF and ULA to Honor Responders with ‘America Strong’ Launch Dedication
MAY 15, 2020 - The U.S. Space Force and United Launch Alliance will honor all front-line workers and COVID-19 first responders while paying tribute to those affected by the pandemic during a launch mission scheduled for May 16 at 8:24 a.m. EST. United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket carrying the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle serves as a collaborative "America Strong" salute from … [Read more...]