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  • Modernization of US nuclear forces not optional

    The need for modernization of the U.S. nuclear forces was made clear by speakers at a strategic nuclear enterprise symposium here, Sept. 18.
  • A B-2 Spirit flies into position June 11, 2014, during a refueling mission over the North Atlantic Ocean. The B-2 is conducting training flights and regional familiarization in the U.S. European Command area of operations. The B-2 is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Villanueva II)

    Nuclear deterrence: The silent sentinel

    Global conflict and instability have always been a part of human history, and America’s nuclear forces serve as the nation’s ultimate form of deterrence in a world where global engagements are becoming increasingly complex.
  • Striker Trident is an Air Force - Navy exchange program that supports professional development of company grade officers trained and qualified in similar nuclear deterrence missions.

    AFGSC to kick off Striker Trident professional development program

    Striker Trident is an Air Force - Navy exchange program that supports professional development of company grade officers trained and qualified in similar nuclear deterrence missions.
  • Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson talks about changes to the nuclear enterprise during an Air Force Association event at the AFA Headquarters Building June 24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. The largest change Wilson said to expect is a shift in culture, brought on by the recent results of the Force Improvement Program implemented in April. Wilson is the commander of Air Force Global Strike Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Torri Ingalsbe)

    Force Improvement Program changing future of Global Strike

    Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson, the commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, addressed members of the Air Force Association on how the Force Improvement Program, or FIP, is fostering a culture of empowerment among nuclear enterprise Airmen and helping restore nation’s trust in the Air Force’s management of the nuclear enterprise.

  • SecAF outlines changes for nuclear force

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James outlined new incentives and measures designed to change the culture of the service's nuclear force June 17. Following a cheating scandal involving intercontinental ballistic missile launch officers at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, and the subsequent relief of nine officers, a commander's retirement and 91 other airmen receiving discipline, James touched on ways the Air Force has begun to address "systemic issues."
  • Maj. Gen. Garrett Harencak prepares his notes April 8 2014, prior to testifying before the House Armed Services Committee subcommittee on strategic forces. Harencak is the Assistant Chief of Staff for strategic deterrence and nuclear integration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

    AF leadership reinforces importance of nuclear mission on the Hill

    Air Force nuclear deterrence operations serve a central role in providing deterrence and maintaining stability in today’s increasingly complex national security environment.
  • Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, testifies before the Senate Armed Service Committee’s Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, March 5. Wilson appeared before the subcommittee to answer questions regarding nuclear forces and policies in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2015 and the Future Years Defense Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

    AF nuclear enterprise: 'the way forward'

    The Senate Armed Service Committee’s Subcommittee on Strategic Forces heard testimonies from key defense and military leaders on nuclear forces and policies in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2015 and the Future Years Defense Program during a hearing, March 5.

  • Air Force focuses on nuclear security, operations

    The Air Force's nuclear mission continues to have the attention of leaders across the discipline, the Air Force chief of staff said here yesterday. Gen. Mark A. Welsh III categorically stated that he is not worried about the surety and security or the operational capability of the Air Force's nuclear force.
  • In 2008, the 131st Bomb Wing achieved another major milestone by completing the first B-2 sortie flown and launched by Missouri Air National Guard personnel from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo, June 18. The 131st BW is the nation’s only Guard unit to fly and maintain the B-2 Spirit

    First ANG bomb wing certified for nuclear operations

    The Air National Guard celebrated a historic milestone this week as the 131st Bomb Wing, the nation’s only Guard unit to fly and maintain the B-2 Spirit, was certified to conduct the nuclear mission upon completion of their initial nuclear surety inspection.
  • Col. Zannis Pappas, nuclear and missiles operations career field manager, discusses the 13N missiles career field separation from the space field, in the Pentagon May 22, 2013. Pappas explained the benefits the Air Force, and ultimately, the United States, will experience as a result of this new career field.

    For missileers, perfection is the goal

    One of the three core values in the Air Force is “excellence in all we do.” Missileers take this core value to heart, and for good reason.
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