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More people have gone into space than have piloted the Air Force’s B-2 stealth bomber More people have gone into space than have piloted the Air Force’s B-2 stealth bomber

/ Jul 18 2022

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Congress is bringing back the idea of a ‘limited’ nuclear war Congress is bringing back the idea of a ‘limited’ nuclear war

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 24 2022

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Google Earth captures photo of Air Force’s $2 billion stealth bomber in flight Google Earth captures photo of Air Force’s $2 billion stealth bomber in flight

/ Dec 22 2021

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The US is sending B-52s and AC-130 gunships back in Afghanistan to slow its impending collapse The US is sending B-52s and AC-130 gunships back in Afghanistan to slow its impending collapse

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 10 2021

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This WWII Navy pilot survived a 1,200-foot fall into the Pacific. Then he got back in the cockpit This WWII Navy pilot survived a 1,200-foot fall into the Pacific. Then he got back in the cockpit

/ Jun 4 2021

Tech & Tactics

Why America’s first bomber was called ‘the flaming coffin’ Why America’s first bomber was called ‘the flaming coffin’

/ May 24 2021

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‘The worst 4 hours of my life’ — Legendary astronaut Michael Collins on what it’s like to have a nicotine fit aboard a B-52 mid-flight ‘The worst 4 hours of my life’ — Legendary astronaut Michael Collins on what it’s like to have a nicotine fit aboard a B-52 mid-flight

/ Apr 30 2021

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‘Wise Guy’ flies again — How the Air Force got a 60-year-old B-52 back up and running ‘Wise Guy’ flies again — How the Air Force got a 60-year-old B-52 back up and running

/ Mar 30 2021

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B-52s fly over Middle East in yet another display of force for Iran B-52s fly over Middle East in yet another display of force for Iran

/ Jan 18 2021

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B-52s fly over the Middle East in another rattle of the saber at Iran B-52s fly over the Middle East in another rattle of the saber at Iran

/ Dec 31 2020

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The Air Force just took a major step towards slapping hypersonic missiles on a B-1B Lancer The Air Force just took a major step towards slapping hypersonic missiles on a B-1B Lancer

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 11 2020

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The B-1B Lancer Will Rule The Skies For Another 20 Years — At Least The B-1B Lancer Will Rule The Skies For Another 20 Years — At Least

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

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The B-52’s Devastating New Weapons Upgrade Is Already Kicking Ass In The Middle East The B-52’s Devastating New Weapons Upgrade Is Already Kicking Ass In The Middle East

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

What’s On A B-1B Lancer Aircrew’s Wish List? Room For More Bombs What’s On A B-1B Lancer Aircrew’s Wish List? Room For More Bombs

/ Dec 10 2020

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How The Air Force Plans To Keep The Legendary B-52 Stratofortress Flying For 100 Years How The Air Force Plans To Keep The Legendary B-52 Stratofortress Flying For 100 Years

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

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Will The New Air Force One Be A B-21 Stealth Bomber? Will The New Air Force One Be A B-21 Stealth Bomber?

By Adam Linehan

/ Dec 10 2020

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Meet The Heroic Aircrew Behind That Fiery B-1B Lancer Emergency Landing Meet The Heroic Aircrew Behind That Fiery B-1B Lancer Emergency Landing

By Jared Keller

/ Nov 30 2020

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Air Force B-52s participate in Bomber Task Force in Ukraine Air Force B-52s participate in Bomber Task Force in Ukraine

By Task & Purpose

/ Sep 5 2020

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Russian fighters fly dangerously close to B-52 Russian fighters fly dangerously close to B-52

By Task & Purpose

/ Aug 30 2020

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‘Unsafe’ intercept of a B-52 over the Black Sea is the latest example of the Russians being jerks ‘Unsafe’ intercept of a B-52 over the Black Sea is the latest example of the Russians being jerks

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 29 2020

Tech & Tactics

The Nuclear Triad: Bombers The Nuclear Triad: Bombers

By Task & Purpose

/ Aug 24 2020

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The Air Force’s first B-21 Raider stealth bomber is ‘starting to look like an airplane,’ official says The Air Force’s first B-21 Raider stealth bomber is ‘starting to look like an airplane,’ official says

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 12 2020

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The Air Force just took a major step towards launching a hypersonic missile from its oldest bomber The Air Force just took a major step towards launching a hypersonic missile from its oldest bomber

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 11 2020

Military Life

Here’s why the pilot of Enola Gay had no regrets about dropping the first atom bomb Here’s why the pilot of Enola Gay had no regrets about dropping the first atom bomb

/ Aug 6 2020

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B-2 strike in Libya B-2 strike in Libya

By Task & Purpose

/ Aug 4 2020

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B-2 returns from Libya operation B-2 returns from Libya operation

By Task & Purpose

/ Jul 15 2020

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US fighter jets intercept 2 Russian bomber formations in eighth Alaskan incursion this year US fighter jets intercept 2 Russian bomber formations in eighth Alaskan incursion this year

By Jared Keller

/ Jun 17 2020

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US fighter jets intercept 2 Russian bomber formations near Alaska US fighter jets intercept 2 Russian bomber formations near Alaska

By Jared Keller

/ Jun 10 2020

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The Air Force wants to load up B-1B Lancers with hypersonic missiles capable of smashing targets at Mach 5 The Air Force wants to load up B-1B Lancers with hypersonic missiles capable of smashing targets at Mach 5

By Jared Keller

/ Apr 10 2020

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The Air Force photoshopped Shia LaBeouf’s face onto a B-52 for some reason The Air Force photoshopped Shia LaBeouf’s face onto a B-52 for some reason

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 4 2019

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The Air Force has just 7 B-1B Lancer bombers ready for war. It’s supposed to have 10 times as many The Air Force has just 7 B-1B Lancer bombers ready for war. It’s supposed to have 10 times as many

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 31 2019

Tech & Tactics

A new WWII documentary chronicles the heroism of B-17 bomber crews and the horrors they endured A new WWII documentary chronicles the heroism of B-17 bomber crews and the horrors they endured

/ May 12 2019

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US B-52 bombers just rolled up in the Middle East in a message to Iran US B-52 bombers just rolled up in the Middle East in a message to Iran

/ May 10 2019

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No, the Pentagon’s ‘new’ aircraft carrier and bomber deployment is not a sign of imminent war with Iran No, the Pentagon’s ‘new’ aircraft carrier and bomber deployment is not a sign of imminent war with Iran

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 6 2019

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Watch This Reporter Almost Get Run Over By A Russian Bomber Watch This Reporter Almost Get Run Over By A Russian Bomber

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 13 2018

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Russia Sent Warplanes To Venezuela And The Pentagon Isn’t Having It Russia Sent Warplanes To Venezuela And The Pentagon Isn’t Having It

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 10 2018

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Minot B-52 Squadron Commander Fired Minot B-52 Squadron Commander Fired

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 27 2018

Tech & Tactics

A World War II Bomber Lies Deep In A North Carolina Lake. The Pilot’s Bride Witnessed The Crash A World War II Bomber Lies Deep In A North Carolina Lake. The Pilot’s Bride Witnessed The Crash

/ Aug 17 2018

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Here’s Why The Ejection Seat Failed During That Fiery B-1B Lancer Emergency Landing Here’s Why The Ejection Seat Failed During That Fiery B-1B Lancer Emergency Landing

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 17 2018

Tech & Tactics

A US Stealth Bomber Just Tested A Brand New Bunker-Busting Nuke A US Stealth Bomber Just Tested A Brand New Bunker-Busting Nuke

/ Jul 2 2018

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Inside A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Mission Against ISIS In Libya Inside A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Mission Against ISIS In Libya

/ Jun 25 2018

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The Legendary B-52 Stratofortress Is Getting A Buttload Of New Bombs The Legendary B-52 Stratofortress Is Getting A Buttload Of New Bombs

By Jared Keller

/ Jun 22 2018

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That Fiery B-1B Lancer Landing In Texas Was Reportedly A Commander’s Worst Nightmare That Fiery B-1B Lancer Landing In Texas Was Reportedly A Commander’s Worst Nightmare

/ May 21 2018

Tech & Tactics

Transforming The B-1B Bomber Into A Gunship Is A Terrible Idea Transforming The B-1B Bomber Into A Gunship Is A Terrible Idea

/ May 15 2018

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What We Know About China’s Secretive New Stealth Bombers What We Know About China’s Secretive New Stealth Bombers

/ May 10 2018

Tech & Tactics

3 Reasons The Legendary B-52 Bomber Will Outlive All Of Us 3 Reasons The Legendary B-52 Bomber Will Outlive All Of Us

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 25 2018

Tech & Tactics

No, The Nuclear Bombers Aren’t Going Back On 24-Hour Alert — Yet No, The Nuclear Bombers Aren’t Going Back On 24-Hour Alert — Yet

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 23 2017

News

Here’s What It’s Like To Fly A B-29 Superfortress Into The Eye Of A Hurricane Here’s What It’s Like To Fly A B-29 Superfortress Into The Eye Of A Hurricane

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 25 2017

Tech & Tactics

How A Flock Of Birds And Mechanical Failure Downed A B-52 Stratofortress Bomber In Guam How A Flock Of Birds And Mechanical Failure Downed A B-52 Stratofortress Bomber In Guam

By Jared Keller

/ Apr 24 2017

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Air Force Rejects ‘Baconator’ As Name For New Bomber Air Force Rejects ‘Baconator’ As Name For New Bomber

By Sarah Sicard

/ Sep 23 2016

Military Life

72 Years Ago, Former President George H.W. Bush Almost Died In World War II 72 Years Ago, Former President George H.W. Bush Almost Died In World War II

By Michael Lane Smith

/ Sep 2 2015

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One Chart Shows Everything The US Can Use To Strike ISIS One Chart Shows Everything The US Can Use To Strike ISIS

By Brian Adam Jones

/ Sep 23 2014