While retirement of the B-2s is based on an expected leap in capability when the B-21 starts being delivered, Air Force Global Strike Command commander Gen. Robin Rand echoed Gunzinger's sentiments somewhat -- restating the expectation for many more years of service from the B-52.
Date: Feb 13, 2018
Category: Top Stories
Source: Google
Cold War-era B-52 to outlive younger, sleeker rival Air Force bombers
n adequate sustainment and modernization focus, including new engines, the B-52 has a projected service life through 2050, remaining a key part of the bomber enterprise well into the future, said Gen. Robin Rand, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, in a statement issued by the Air Force.
With an adequate sustainment and modernization focus, including new engines, the B-52 has a projected service life through 2050, remaining a key part of the bomber enterprise well into the future, said Gen. Robin Rand, Air Force Global Strike Command commander.
Date: Feb 12, 2018
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
After $1 billion is spent to address nuclear scandals, Defense secretary says there's more to be done
To give more authority to the head of the Air Force nuclear force, known as Global Strike Command, the Pentagon recently chose a four-star general for the first time. But the new commander, Gen. Robin Rand, hasa background as a pilot, not a missileer.
Date: Sep 26, 2016
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
SitRep: Syria Ceasefire Drowns in Flames, Scores Dead; Obama Speaks at U.N.
Some have pushed for the bomber to be built with optionally-manned capability, but Global Strike Command chief Gen. Robin Rand poured cold water on the notion at the Air Force Association conference on Monday, said that there might be benefit to keeping a human pilot intrinsic to the system. Rand
Date: Sep 20, 2016
Category: World
Source: Google
Cease-fire teetering after US airstrike hits Syrian forces
ALSO TODAY AT AFA: James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein speak this afternoon at an Air Force town hall, and Air Force Global Strike Command chief Gen. Robin Rand discusses the B-21 bomber on an afternoon panel. The full three-day conference agenda is here, and a livestream is here.
Date: Sep 19, 2016
Category: World
Source: Google
Air Force Seeks New Land-Based and Air-Launched Nukes
An Air Force press release quoted Gen. Robin Rand, who heads Air Force Global Strike Command, as saying the Minuteman 3, which was first deployed in 1970, will have "a difficult time surviving" air defenses foreseen for 2030 and beyond.
Date: Jul 30, 2016
Category: Business
Source: Google
Near-total rebuild sought in national nuclear arsenal
The Air Force quoted Gen. Robin Rand, who heads Air Force Global Strike Command, as saying the Minuteman 3, which was first deployed in 1970, will have a difficult time surviving air defenses foreseen for 2030 and beyond.