BLUF

The B-2 Spirit's elephant walk during Exercise Spirit Vigilance last year was designed to test the readiness of the B-2 Spirit fleet and enhance the crew's lethality.

Summary

KEY POINTS:
  • The exercise was an opportunity for maintenance crews to test the mass deployment of the bombers.
  • Spirit Vigilance is also an opportunity for deterrence, by showing adversaries the capabilities of the US military.
  • The B-2 Spirit is set to be phased out and replaced with the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider.

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