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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

B-2 Returns to Europe for Task Force Deployment:

B-2 Returns to Europe for Task Force Deployment - Air Force Magazine An undisclosed number of B-2 stealth bombers touched down March 9 at Lajes Field in Portugal for the latest bomber task force deployment to Europe.

Air Force general: B-21, B-52 two-bomber fleet is the future:

Air Force general: Two-bomber fleet is the future While B-1B Lancer and B-2 Spirit have brought important capabilities, they will be phased out.

USAF to Start Buying JASSM-XR in 2021:

USAF to Start Buying 'Extreme Range' JASSMs in 2021 - Air Force Magazine The Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range will start low-rate initial production next year, with deliveries beginning in 2024.

STRATCOM Boss: B-2 Risks Manageable

STRATCOM Boss: B-2 Risks Manageable - Air Force Magazine STRATCOM's chief said USAF's decision to cut a major upgrade to the B-2 bomber’s defenses shows DOD accepting risk to free up funds for future capabilities.

USAF scaling back major B-2 upgrade:

The Air Force is massively scaling back a major upgrade for the B-2 stealth bomber The change will save the Air Force about $327.9 million in fiscal 2021.

B-21 Images Show New Details of Secret Bomber:

B-21 Images Show New Details of Secret Bomber - Air Force Magazine Fresh images of the classified B-21 Raider bomber, released Jan. 31, show new details of the air intakes, landing gear, and mid-body shape.