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In a striking demonstration of modern airpower, the U.S. Air Force recently completed a record-setting 37-hour nonstop B-2 Spirit mission from Missouri to Iran and back.

Designed for stealth and precision, this operation marked one of the most ambitious long-range sorties in American military history—revealing not only technological dominance but also the extraordinary endurance of its elite flight crews.

The B-2 crews reportedly underwent years of advanced training in high-fidelity flight simulators designed to replicate every detail of the cockpit and mission dynamics.

These simulations can last more than 24 continuous hours, mimicking the physical and mental demands of long-haul operations. In the lead-up to the mission, pilots likely rehearsed target approaches, mid-air refueling procedures, and threat avoidance strategies, using models of facilities similar in design to their intended target. According to retired Lt. Gen. Steven L. Basham, a former B-2 pilot, while the simulated environment is highly accurate, there are sensations unique to real-world operations—like the mechanical shift when the weapons bay doors open midflight.