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Ray: Pace of China’s Strategic Advancement is ‘Breathtaking,’ Cause for Alarm

June 3, 2021 | By John A. Tirpak
China is progressing faster than expected in developing and fielding strategic arms, said Gen. Timothy M. Ray, head of Air Force Global Strike Command, during a June 3 virtual Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies event. He also said it will be cheaper to go forward ...

B-52s Simultaneously Operate in Europe, Middle East, and Indo-Pacific Theaters

May 17, 2021 | By Brian W. Everstine
B-52s deployed to Morón Air Base, Spain, on May 17 for a bomber task force deployment, making Europe the third area of operations where Stratofortresses are operating. The bomber task force of B-52s from the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, will ...

Some B-1s Return to Flight Following Stand Down, Fuel System Inspections

May 6, 2021 | By Brian W. Everstine
The first B-1B Lancers have returned to flight following a grounding more than two weeks ago to inspect issues with the aircraft’s fuel systems. Air Force Global Strike Command announced May 6 that an undisclosed number of the bombers are back to flying after the ...

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