May 12, 2026 B-1 Bomber Departs Wichita Months Ahead of Schedule Following Historic “Backbone” Surgery A B-1B Lancer that arrived at McConnell Air Force Base last September for a massive structural repair is heading back to the fleet significantly ahead of schedule, proving that digital engineering can revolutionize legacy aircraft sustainment.
July 14, 2025 B-1 Bomber Celebrates 40 Years Originally intended as a temporary solution, the B-1B Lancer is now celebrating 40 years of service. First delivered to the U.S. Air Force as a stopgap measure until the B-2 Spirit bomber was operational, the Lancer remains a vital strategic asset.
Nov. 22, 2024 Out of the Hangar: Strategic Bomber development from biplanes to the B-1 (VIDEO) AFLCMC historian discusses strategic bomber development from World War I to the rollout of the B-1 Lancer.
Sept. 18, 2024 DAF provides B-21 Raider program updates The B-21 Raider will incrementally replace the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit bombers to become the backbone of the Air Force’s flexible global strike capability.
Dec. 11, 2023 This Week In AFLCMC History - December 11 - 17, 2023 Important milestones in AFLCMC history.