B-2 Spirit stealth bomber marks 36 years of flight

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B-2 Spirit stealth bomber marks 36 years of flight
IMAGE: Northrop Grumman/USAF

The 131st Bomb Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, celebrates 36 years of flight for the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, July 17, 2025, with this highlight reel showcasing the aircraft's unique power and design. The B-2, maintained and operated by the total force team of the 131st Bomb Wing and its active-duty counterpart, the 509th Bomb Wing, has provided global deterrence and engaged adversaries at any time, any where since its entry into service.
(U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Stephanie Mundwiller)

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