USAF Retires Last Of 17 B-1s, Reconsiders Modifications

B-1B
Credit: USAF
Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) on Sept. 23 completed its planned retirement of 17 B-1Bs as the last Lancer flew to the boneyard. Meanwhile, the service has canceled a planned upgrade it said was needed for safety while considering other upgrades for the remaining bombers. The 2021 defense...

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