Altus AFB, Okla. just graduated its last Basic Boom Operator class, reports SrA. Aldric Borders. Altus has graduated 105 classes, comprising 1,288 students. Air Education and Training Command is moving the course to the Career Enlisted Aviator Center of Excellence at Lackland AFB, Tex.
The Air Force expects to start modifying its first B-52H Stratofortress bomber with new engines and other upgrades later this year, following the successful review of the Commercial Engine Replacement Program’s design.