A B-1B Lancer, B-2 Spirit and B-52 Stratofortress fly over Washington, D.C., Aug. 23. Representing Dyess, Whiteman and Barksdale Air Force bases, the aircraft performed the flyover ahead of the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Flyovers are a time-honored way to connect with the American public—honoring the past, celebrating the present and inspiring future generations. (U.S. Air Force video by Capt. Richard Caesar)
In direct response to the 2026 National Defense Strategy’s call for urgency and speed, the U.S. Air Force rolled out its plan for the LGM-35A Sentinel program, which will deliver the nation’s next-generation, modernized, land-based nuclear deterrent to America’s warfighters. Leveraging considerable progress over the last 12-18 months, program officials are executing a transformed acquisition strategy paving the way to complete the...
