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B-1Bs complete Bomber Task Force mission with Ukrainian, Turkish aircraft for the first time:

B-1Bs complete Bomber Task Force mission with Ukrainian, Turkish aircraft for the first time For the first time, two B-1B Lancer bombers conducted a Bomber Task Force mission in Europe and the Black Sea region with Ukrainian Su-27 Flankers and MiG-29 Fulcrums, and Turkish KC-135s on Friday. The B-1s from the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota also participated in int...

Breaking Down USAF’s 70-Percent Overall Mission Capable Rate:

Breaking Down USAF's 70-Percent Overall Mission Capable Rate - Air Force Magazine The Air Force’s fleet in fiscal 2019 maintained an overall mission capable rate of 70.27 percent, a slight increase from the previous year.

In a first, B-1s fly over Sweden for training:

In a first, B-1s fly over Sweden for training It's the latest in a string of long-range bomber flights to Europe this month to train with and bolster allies.

Ellsworth B-1Bs fly to Baltics, train with Danish fighters:

Ellsworth B-1s fly to Baltics, train with Danish fighters The mission marks the first time in a year and a half the B-1 has been in Europe.

B-1s Deploy to Guam for First Time Since Continuous Bomber Presence Ends:

B-1s Deploy to Guam for First Time Since Continuous Bomber Presence Ends - Air Force Magazine Four B-1B Lancers and about 200 airmen deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, on May 1 as a short “bomber task force” rotation.

AFGSC’s New Plan to Deploy Bombers Across the Globe:

AFGSC's New Plan to Deploy Bombers Across the Globe - Air Force Magazine Air Force Global Strike Command will no longer operate out of bases such as al-Udeid Air Base or Andersen Air Force Base for extended periods.

B-1 Returns to Pacific in 30-Hour Training Flight to Japan:

B-1 Returns to Pacific in 30-Hour Training Flight to Japan - Air Force Magazine A B-1B flew a 30-hour flight to train with USAF and Japanese fighters on April 22, the first bomber sortie in the Pacific since the CBP mission ended.

America’s bomber force facing a crisis:

America’s bomber force is facing a crisis The path forward begins with admitting the nation has a bomber shortfall, and retiring more aircraft exacerbates the problem.

Air Force doesn’t expect to retire any more B-1 bombers past the 17 earmarked for the boneyard in the fiscal 2021 budget.

Nahom: ‘In a Very Perfect World We’ll Get to 220 Bombers’

Nahom: 'In a Very Perfect World We'll Get to 220 Bombers' - Air Force Magazine USAF doesn’t expect to retire any more B-1 bombers past the 17 earmarked for the boneyard in the FY21 budget, but plans a turnover to the B-21 in ~10 years.

AFGSC Eyes Hypersonic Weapons for B-1, Conventional LRSO:

AFGSC Eyes Hypersonic Weapons for B-1, Conventional LRSO - Air Force Magazine Air Force Global Strike Command is planning to put the hypersonic AGM-183 Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon externally on the B-1 bomber.

Commentary: America’s bomber force is too small and getting smaller

America’s bomber force is too small and getting smaller A former Air Force vice chief of staff argues that America’s bomber force is in a crisis.

Dyess or Ellsworth to Get First B-21s:

Dyess or Ellsworth to Get First B-21s - Air Force Magazine The Air Force will soon start studies assessing the environmental impact of basing the B-21 Raider at Dyess AFB, Texas, and Ellsworth AFB, S.D.