Dec. 5, 2020 B-52 Schoolhouse pushes through pandemic B-52 Stratofortress Formal Training Unit Class 20-02 graduated during a ceremony here Dec. 4, the final class to graduate this year.The 93rd Bomb Squadron and 11th BS administer the formal training program and continue to supply the Air Force with a timely and steady stream of new B-52 aircrew,
Oct. 1, 2020 Going lean: 345th EBS wraps up Bomber Task Force Mission Go lean or go home. That was the strategy adopted by leadership of the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron when the call went out in late July for B-1B Lancers to accomplish an emergent Bomber Task Force mission out of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The unit, based at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas,
Sept. 28, 2020 B-1B Lancers cross Arctic Circle to train with Nordic allies The 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, a total force integration unit comprised of Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 307th Bomb Wing and the 7th Bomb Wing, flew B-1B Lancers conducted training with the Norwegian air force, crossing the North Pole to accomplish the mission. It is the first time in
Sept. 22, 2020 345th EBS takes part in Global BTF mission Reserve Citizen Airmen and their active-duty counterparts in the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron took part in an extensive Bomber Task Force mission yesterday, which included integrating with NATO Allies and partners’ fighter jets. The mission flew over multiple geographic regions near the
Sept. 11, 2020 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron begins BTF mission Three B-1 Lancers operated by Airmen of the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas arrived at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, after conducting an initial sortie in the European theater Sept. 10 in support of a Bomber Task Force mission.
Aug. 31, 2020 307th Bomb Wing bombers return to Barksdale Nine B-52 Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 307th Bomb Wing returned to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana on Aug. 28 after leaving the base to avoid Hurricane Laura.The jets left the base earlier in the week, seeking a haven from the storm at various military installations in Texas, according
Aug. 24, 2020 Long Ranger Resilience: When a door closes, a window opens Col. David Anderson's military career was almost ended before it even got started. But a resiliency mindset and can-do attitude allowed him to overcome those challenges.
Aug. 4, 2020 The Next Big Thing? Barksdale Training Next edges toward the future Maj. Mark Budgeon developed Barksdale Training Next as a comprehensive training system to help individualize instruction for B-52 students while helping instructors improve training through data gathering and analysis.
July 13, 2020 Revolutionizing Aircrew training through virtual reality A new virtual reality trainer is one step closer to potentially transforming the way B-52 Stratofortress student pilots train for combat. The Virtual Reality Procedures Trainer, released during a milestone demonstration of its capabilities July 7 at StrikeWerx in Bossier City, Louisiana, may even
July 6, 2020 16 year journey: Master Sgt. to officer 2nd Lt. Russell Moyer, assigned as a 307th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron officer, has never let hardships limit him from achieving his goals. Even when faced with barriers, he continued to persist and sharpen his leadership skills in order to take care of those around him.