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.
Team Kirtland meets with local Pueblo leaders Team Kirtland leadership attended a Pueblo Governor’s meeting at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque, N.M., Nov. 18.
Bahrain International Airshow 2024 showcases longstanding partnership U.S. aircraft and servicemembers assigned to U.S. Central Command participated in the 2024 Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS24) alongside coalition and partner nations at Sakhir Airbase, Bahrain, Nov. 13-15, 2024.
Lithuanian Live Fire Range Day BTF 25-1 U.S. B-52 Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron integrated with NATO Allies in executing Bomber Task Force 25-1, exercise Vanguard Merlin at Cudgel Range, Lithuania, Nov. 14-15, 2024.
100th ARW refuels 2nd BW B-52 during BTF A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, during a Bomber Task Force mission over the North Sea, Nov. 5, 2024.
Global Unity: US, Australia, Canada and UK In an era defined by rapid technology advancements, the Distributed Mission Operations Center on Kirtland AFB, hosted its Virtual Flag: Coalition exercise, Oct. 21 - Nov. 4.