Episode 26: The B-2 Spirit is the tip of our spear for the nuclear triad umbrella

Throughout his career Col. Cory Brown has worked on a variety of weapons systems including the U.S. Air Force's most tactical platforms when he was with the Predator Reaper program, and now he heads up the Air Force's most strategic platform as commander of AFLCMC’s B-2 system program office. We recently had a chance to talk with him about the vitally important role the B-2 plays in keeping our nation and our allied nations safe. During the conversation Col. Brown explained that the B-2, which is also known as they stealth bomber, can reach anywhere in the world in a matter of hours while carrying 20 tons of conventional, and or nuclear weapons. It's the tip of the spear holding together the nuclear triad umbrella that secures today's relative peace unknown for us and our allies since WWII. Despite its importance the B-2 has had a reputation for being difficult to sustain during its 30 year history of operations. To counter that reputation the program office was awarded the Dr. James G. Roche Sustainment Excellence Award for 2019. The recognition goes to the program demonstrating the most improved performance in aircraft maintenance and logistics readiness. They also took the award in 2010. Col. Brown explained because of the tightknit team and spirit of excellence throughout the program the platform is currently experiencing the highest rates of aircraft availability then ever in it's history. If you haven’t already done so then please consider subscribing to this series and don’t forget to follow and like us on our social media platforms. For more information on all things Air Force Life Cycle Management Center related please visit and bookmark our website at www.aflcmc.af.mil. If you have an idea for a future episode on a topic that would interest the Life Cycle Management Center family shoot us an email at [email protected]. Until next time---stay strong, stay safe, and keep providing what warfighters need when they need it. For more information on all things related to AFLCMC visit our website at: https://www.aflcmc.af.mil. Follow and like us on our social media channels for the latest information and news from programs across the center. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/aflcmcofficial Twitter: @AFLCMCofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AFLCMCofficial Instagram: @aflcmcofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpbkmBDlq05aBqPYvcze3A History Office Twitter: @airpowercradle