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B-1B Lancer still effective in CAS missions

Apr 29

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4/26/2010 - DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) – The non-nuclear B-1 Lancer has adapted from a strategic mission to a close-air support role, and will continue to play an effective part in today’s fight in Afghanistan and Iraq, according to leaders here.

While the remaining bombers in the Air Force inventory transferred to Air Force Global Strike Command, the B-1 has become the go-to airframe when combatant commanders want a show of force or support for ground troops.

“The predominance of what we are doing right now in theater is close-air support; non-traditional intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; and armed overwatch” said Col. Charlie Catoe, 7th Operations Group commander. “We are supporting the troops on the ground.” READ FULL ARTICLE >>>>>

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USAF publication – Airman online

Feb 2

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Russia – Strategic bombers top billing

Dec 26

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Strategic bombers are crucial for national security

14:54 24/12/2009 On December 23, Russia marked the Strategic Aviation Day, which was established to commemorate the creation of the world’s first squadron of heavy bombers in 1914. Since then strategic aviation has become an element of the strategic nuclear triad ensuring Russia’s security.>>

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