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February 20, 2021

AFGSC Begins Retirement Of B-1 Aircraft, Paving Way For B-21

17 B-1B Aircraft Will Be Retired From The Current Fleet Of 62 B-1s

In support of its efforts to modernize America’s bomber fleet, the Air Force will begin divesting 17 B-1B Lancers from its current fleet as authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act. This action will not affect the service’s lethality or any associated maintenance manpower. It will allow officials to focus maintenance and depot-level manpower on the remaining aircraft, increasing readiness and paving the way for the bomber fleet modernization ready to meet future challenges.

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