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Massive wingspan

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., prepares to land at Morón Air Base, Spain, Nov. 8, 2025, as part of Bomber Task Force 26-1. BTF Europe is a collective effort, with significant support and participation from various allied nations, including host nation support, ensuring training is successful and effective. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Codie Trimble)

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Water training

Yenky, a military working dog assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron, bites Senior Airman Justus Johnson, 509th SFS military working dog handler, during water aggression training in Sedalia, Mo., Sept. 2, 2025. The training familiarizes military working dogs with an atypical environment and enhance their capability to apprehend a target in water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)

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A closer look

Senior Airman Samuel Griego and Airman 1st Class Tavi Carter-Smith, 509th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeymen, inspect an exhaust tube in a test cell at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 20, 2025. U.S. Air Force aerospace propulsion specialists test aircraft engines and diagnose problems, including the fuel, oil, electrical and engine airflow systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)

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Dog days

Senior Airman Jayden Artherton, 509th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, directs her dog, Denisz, during a high-value individual transfer exercise at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 8, 2025. The HVI exercise provided an opportunity for military working dogs to train aboard a C-130 Hercules aircraft and in environments with running aircraft engines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)

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Spirit ready

An R-12 hydrant service vehicle refuels a B-2 Spirit during hot-pit refueling operations at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 28, 2025. Hot-pit refueling is the practice of refueling an aircraft immediately after landing while keeping the engines running. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)

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Hot pit

Airmen assigned to the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 393rd Bomber Generation Squadron conduct hot-pit refueling for a B-2 Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 28, 2025. Hot-pit refueling is the practice of refueling an aircraft immediately after landing while keeping the engines running, which increases the response time in an operational environment and enables more effective power projection capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)

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Homeward bound

A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber returns to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., after completing a forward deployment to Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, May 9, 2025. The deployment, which lasted several weeks, was part of a routine Bomber Task Force mission designed to project U.S. global power and strengthen partnerships with regional allies. While stationed at Diego Garcia, the B-2 and its supporting aircrew conducted strategic deterrence missions, long-range training sorties and integration exercises with joint and coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kenneth W. Norman)

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Ensuring a tight seal

Airman 1st Class Blake Adams, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, adjusts his self-contained breathing apparatus at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 10, 2025. The 509th CES Fire and Emergency Services Flight supports the mission at Whiteman AFB by maintaining readiness for emergency response and controlling potential fire outbreaks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)

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Taking aim

Airman 1st Class Uriah Kemp, 509th Security Forces Squadron Base Response Team member, surveys the surrounding area during a joint force exercise in Clinton, Mo., May 4, 2025. The 509th SFS Base Response Team collaborated with the Missouri Army National Guard 1-135 Assault Helicopter Battalion for an exercise that prepared the defenders to seek out and secure high-value targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)

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Wheels up

The Spirit of Oklahoma, a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, departs Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 30, 2025. Named in tribute to the state of Oklahoma, the aircraft honors the state’s significant contributions to the B-2 program, especially through the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center at Tinker Air Force Base, which oversees depot-level maintenance for the entire B-2 fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)

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Spirited departure

A B-2 Spirit takes off from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 16, 2025. Known for its distinctive flying-wing design and low-observable stealth technology, the B-2 is capable of penetrating the most heavily defended airspaces in the world. It can deliver both conventional and nuclear payloads with precision, providing the U.S. with a powerful and flexible global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hastings)

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Ready to roll

A convoy of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles from the 90th Missile Security Operations Squadron Convoy Response Force line up before a mission at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., March 14, 2025. The CRF supports the protection and security of military assets during movements both to and from the 90th Missile Wing’s 9,600 square mile missile field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

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Target acquired

A 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron convoy response force member prepares to engage opposing force members during an Advanced Recapture Recovery Operational Warfighter exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Aug. 19, 2024. ARROW challenges CRF teams from F.E. Warren Air Force Base Wyo., Minot AFB, N.D., and Malmstrom AFB, Mont., to demonstrate their readiness and ability to effectively provide convoy protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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Next stop, home!

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare a B-52 Stratofortress assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to return home from a Bomber Task Force deployment at Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia, April 3, 2024. BTF missions enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency and validate our always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Staci Kasischke)

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Stratofortress rising

A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., takes off in support of a Bomber Task Force mission from Navy Support Facility, Diego Garcia, March 26, 2024. Bomber missions familiarize aircrew with air bases and operations in different Geographic Combatant Commands areas of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Staci Kasischke)

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Minuteman launch

A team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launch an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test reentry vehicle from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb 9, 2023. The test launch was part of routine and periodic activities intended to demonstrate that the United States' nuclear deterrence mission is safe, secure, reliable and effective in deterring 21st-century threats and reassuring allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Landon Gunsauls)

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Ready to go

A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron idles on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 3, 2023. The B-52 has been the backbone of America’s strategic bomber force for more than 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)

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Minuteman launch

A team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launch an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test reentry vehicle from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb 9, 2023. The test launch was part of routine and periodic activities intended to demonstrate that the United States' nuclear deterrence mission is safe, secure, reliable and effective in deterring 21st-century threats and reassuring allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Landon Gunsauls)

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Gen. Thomas Bussiere, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, receives the guidon from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. during the AFGSC assumption of command at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 7, 2022. The passing of the unit’s guidon symbolizes the official transfer of command to Bussiere. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman First Class William Pugh)

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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. makes remarks during the Air Force Global Strike Command assumption of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 7, 2022. Activated in 2009, AFGSC is responsible for the nation’s intercontinental ballistic missiles, the whole of its bomber force, the Air Force Nuclear Command, Control and Communications systems, and operational maintenance support to organizations across the nuclear enterprise. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman First Class William Pugh)

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