-With its nuclear mission deactivated in 1994, the "Bone" was converted to carry conventional munitions and quickly proved its effectiveness. -It became a workhorse in conflicts from Operation Desert ...

Key Points and Summary - The B-1B Lancer entered service as a nuclear-capable Cold War bomber, but it did not see combat until 1998. -In the post-9/11 wars, the “Bone” became a star. During the first ...