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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress departs after being refueled by KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Northwest July 18, 2024. The 92nd Air Refueling Wing and 141st ARW’s ability to rapidly generate airpower at a moment’s notice was put to the test when Air Mobility Command’s Inspector General team conducted a no-notice Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection, July 16–18, 2024. During the NORI, Airmen demonstrated how various capabilities at Fairchild AFB enable units to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned strategic bomber and command and control aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lawrence Sena)

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Bent Spear: The U.S. Air Force Lost Track of 6 Nuclear Warheads for 36 Hours — Two Generals Were Forced to Resign

On August 29-30, 2007, six AGM-129 cruise missiles armed with W80-1 thermonuclear warheads were loaded onto a B-52H bomber at Minot Air Force Base....

Steve BalestrieriMay 11, 2026

A B-52 Stratofortress lands at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, April 15, 2021. The aircraft was featured at the Cocoa Beach Air Show April 17 - 18. The B-52 is is a long-range, heavy bomber capable of flying at up to 50,000 feet. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman)

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In 1966, the U.S. Lost a Hydrogen Bomb Off the Coast of Spain — A Spanish Fisherman Helped the Navy Find It Two Months Later

On January 17, 1966, a U.S. Air Force B-52G strategic bomber from Seymour Johnson AFB in North Carolina — flying Operation Chrome Dome, a...

Christian OrrMay 11, 2026

A B-52 Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing returns home to Barksdale Air Force Base following a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 20, 2023. BTF missions demonstrate the credibility of the United States forces to address a global security environment that is more diverse and uncertain than at any other time in history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)

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The B-52J Bomber Is Billions of Dollars over Budget and Won’t ‘Fly’ Until 2033

The U.S. Air Force’s ambitious B-52J upgrade program—the modernization effort that will keep America’s iconic Cold War bomber flying into the 2050s—just took a...

Brent M. EastwoodMay 6, 2026

A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, completes refueling behind a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 134th Air Refueling Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard, during exercise Saber Guardian 19, June 17, 2019. The bombers participated in three exercises in the Baltic and Black Sea regions, providing opportunities for training with our allies and partners. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. The USEUCOM, NATO exercise promotes regional stability and security while increasing readiness, strengthening partner capabilities and fostering trust. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Gagnon)

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‘Fire the Hypersonic Missiles’: The U.S. Air Force’s B-52J Is Really a ‘New’ Bomber on the Inside

The idea of a massive, Vietnam-era bomber surging 100 years into the future, retaining sustained relevance and effectiveness, might bewilder the masses in the...

Kris OsbornMay 6, 2026

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The U.S. Air Force’s B-52 Bomber Could Fly for 100 Years

The B-52 Stratofortress just cleared a critical hurdle on its path to a stunning milestone: 100 years of continuous U.S. Air Force service. The...

Caleb LarsonMay 6, 2026

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A B-52 Broke Apart Over North Carolina with 2 Nuclear Bombs: One Nearly Detonated

A B-52 Bomber Accident Turned Into a Nuclear Crisis The theme of lost, missing, or stolen weapons of mass destruction (WMDs)—chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons—has...

Christian OrrMarch 28, 2026

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, taxis to its parking spot at Morón Air Base, Spain, Nov. 19, 2025, as part of Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1. The ability of U.S. forces and equipment to operate in conjunction with those of our Allies and partners is critical to bolstering an extended network of capabilities to decisively meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Codie Trimble)

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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Bomber Dropped 4 Nuclear Bombs on Spain in 1966: It Took 80 Days and 33 Navy Ships to Find the Last One

A B-52 Stratofortress Bomber Did the Unthinkable: Lost A Load of Nuclear Weapons Unsurprisingly, the premise of lost, missing, or stolen weapons of mass...

Christian OrrMarch 27, 2026

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Sending the B-52 Bomber To Strike Iran Could Be a Big Mistake

As Operation Epic Fury enters its next phase, the question of whether the B-52 Stratofortress will join the strike packages over Iran is no...

Brent M. EastwoodMarch 2, 2026

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‘Super’ B-52J Bomber Is Coming to the U.S. Air Force: Summed Up in 3 Words

Key Points and Summary – Seventy years after entering service, the B-52 Stratofortress is being rebuilt for a new era. -Under the B-52J upgrade,...

Stephen SilverDecember 13, 2025

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Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Bent Spear: The U.S. Air Force Lost Track of 6 Nuclear Warheads for 36 Hours — Two Generals Were Forced to Resign

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

In 1966, the U.S. Lost a Hydrogen Bomb Off the Coast of Spain — A Spanish Fisherman Helped the Navy Find It Two Months Later

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The B-52J Bomber Is Billions of Dollars over Budget and Won’t ‘Fly’ Until 2033

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

‘Fire the Hypersonic Missiles’: The U.S. Air Force’s B-52J Is Really a ‘New’ Bomber on the Inside

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The U.S. Air Force’s B-52 Bomber Could Fly for 100 Years

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

A B-52 Broke Apart Over North Carolina with 2 Nuclear Bombs: One Nearly Detonated

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Bomber Dropped 4 Nuclear Bombs on Spain in 1966: It Took 80 Days and 33 Navy Ships to Find the Last One

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Sending the B-52 Bomber To Strike Iran Could Be a Big Mistake

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

‘Super’ B-52J Bomber Is Coming to the U.S. Air Force: Summed Up in 3 Words

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