One of my favorites, only seen it flying once, during the Daytona 500.
Its like 2 F-15's with burners on. LOUD.
The Bone is used on a daily basis in Afghanistan, not sure about Iraq. But they have adopted a close air support role.
Nice article here.
In particular, one quote from the article;
As the B-1 nears its 25th anniversary, a new chapter could be opening up for the bomber with an even more precise weapon, the airborne laser. The Air Force's chief scientist, Dr. Werner Dahm, flew on a Lancer recently to see if the crew could operate an airborne laser platform in the tightly spaced cockpit while continuing to do their duties. The laser is capable of precision targeting and minimizes unintended damage when the enemy places hostile networks near schools and mosques. The Lancer could be looking at a prototype laser by 2014.
I think the B1 will probably keep serving for another 25. There was also a story about upgrading the communications to enable network data link capability with the newer fighting force, here.
