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Saturday, February 15, 2014

23rd BS aircrews drop unique munitions during night training missions

B-52H StratofortressTwo aircrews from the 23rd Bomb Squadron here successfully dropped a Cluster Bomb Unit-103 and two CBU-87B munitions during night training missions over the Nevada Test and Training Range Feb. 11.

The squadron flew two B-52H Stratofortresses, each armed with a CBU-103 and CBU-87B to test their ability to drop live munitions using guided and non-guided weapons systems.

“It was a good opportunity for us to practice live weapon employment,” said Capt. Michael Devita, 23rd BS weapons and tactics flight commander. “We don’t get a lot of opportunities like this. We only get to drop about two of these munitions per year.”

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