US Preparing to Put Nuclear Bombers Back on 24-Hour Alert

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"EXCLUSIVE: US Preparing to Put Nuclear Bombers Back on 24-Hour Alert"
By Marcus Weisgerber

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http://www.defenseone.com/threats/2017/10/exclusive-us-preparing-put-nuclear-bombers-back-24-hour-alert/141957/
 
Good idea. I wouldn't go so far as to have bombers constantly in the air with nukes on-board, but a deterrent isn't much of a deterrent if it's not ready to be used.
 
Doesn’t appear to be a disproportionate move.
Probably also intended to help from a budget appropriation point of view re: the B-21 and the new cruise missile (greater visibility/ prominence to that portion of the triad).
 
Air Force denies report that it is preparing to put B-52 bombers on high alert

A report says that Air Force is preparing a 24-hour high alert for B-52 bombers, something that has not been in place since the Cold War.
An Air Force representative denies the report but acknowledges that bases undergo updates to maintain readiness.
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https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/23/us-nuclear-bombers-on-high-alert-as-north-korean-threat-grows.html
 
Flyaway said:
Air Force denies report that it is preparing to put B-52 bombers on high alert

A report says that Air Force is preparing a 24-hour high alert for B-52 bombers, something that has not been in place since the Cold War.
An Air Force representative denies the report but acknowledges that bases undergo updates to maintain readiness.
Click to expand...

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/23/us-nuclear-bombers-on-high-alert-as-north-korean-threat-grows.html
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I thought it was Global Strike Command that was in charge of the bombers ultimately? :-\
 

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