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June 10, 2021
Air Force NC3 Center deactivates as missions realign under AFGSC

In 2017, Air Force Global Strike Command stood up a new organization here to oversee the Air Force’s nuclear command, control and communications systems - the U.S. Air Force Nuclear Command, Control and Communications Center.
May 27, 2021
CSAF emphasizes safe, secure, reliable nuclear deterrence during Malmstrom AFB visit

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Gen. Timothy Ray, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command and Sen. Jon Tester, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense chairman, visited Malmstrom Air Force Base May 21 to learn more about the strategic importance of the installation and to
May 17, 2021
Whiteman AFB Airman innovates, develops smart maintenance floor mat to prevent FOD

One Whiteman Air Force Base Airman took it upon himself to try to prevent these maintenance costs after learning about the risks of FOD and the importance of having good attention to detail on the flight line.
May 10, 2021
B-52 completes successful hypersonic kill chain employment

During the more than 13-hour sortie from Barksdale AFB to Alaska and back, the B-52 was able to receive target data from sensors via the All-Domain Operations Capability experiment, or ADOC-E, more than 1,000 nautical miles away miles away at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
May 7, 2021
First B-1Bs resume flight operations

The first B-1B Lancers resumed flight operations May 3 following a safety stand-down issued April 20 by Gen. Tim Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander. Individual B-1B aircraft will return to flight as inspections and maintenance directed during the stand-down are completed on each
May 5, 2021
CSAF visits Minot AFB

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. as well as members of a congressional delegation visited Minot Air Force Base, April 29.
April 9, 2021
AFGSC bomber mission showcased during Acting SecAF visits

Acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth saw first-hand how Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen are supporting world-wide bomber operations during visits to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Dyess AFB, and Whiteman AFB, Missouri, April 6 and 7.
March 25, 2021
B-2 Spirit integrates with NATO ally at Lajes Field

Bomber Task Force missions are critical to ensuring Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen are capable of executing operations at the direction of the national command authority. By training in Europe, aircrew and Airmen are familiarizing themselves with the European theater and airspace, to enhance
March 3, 2021
B-21 Prototype Environmental Protection Shelters construction, test underway

Air Force Global Strike Command and the B-21 Program Office are testing various prototype shelters to identify the most effective and affordable designs that could be used across all three B-21 Main Operating Bases, the depot, and even at forward operating locations.
March 3, 2021
341st Missile Wing supports USAFE-AFAFRICA’s CJADC2 demo

The wing contributed by exploring various communication methodologies and technologies in support of a common operating picture. Combined JADC2 events integrate technology into a common operating network which gives the joint and allied forces an information advantage across all warfighting domains.
Feb. 26, 2021
Accelerating Change Across Air Force in wheelhouse for AETC team

The “Accelerating Change Across the Air Force,” panel focused on how the Air Force is executing Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr.’s action orders to challenge the status quo and make necessary changes in the Air Force today, so that it is are ready for tomorrow.
Feb. 24, 2021
Minuteman III test launch demonstrates safe, reliable deterrent

A team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test reentry vehicle at 11:47 p.m. Pacific Time Feb. 24 from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.
Feb. 23, 2021
Army partners with Air Force’s THOR for base defense

THOR is a prototype directed energy weapon used to disable the electronics in drones, and specifically engineered to counter multiple targets – such as a drone swarm – with rapid results. The technology is housed in a 20-foot-long shipping container that can be stowed in a military cargo plane and
Feb. 22, 2021
2020 Vice Chief’s Challenge winners announced

The challenge, which launched in February 2020, focused on identifying time-consuming tasks that provide the least direct value to generating combat effects; proposing innovative solutions to streamline current processes through the novel application of technology; and partnering directly with
Feb. 19, 2021
Air Force releases environmental study on Ground Based Strategic Deterrent ICBM recapitalization Test Program

The Air Force proposes to modernize the land-based leg of the nuclear triad, recapitalizing its ICBM fleet while upgrading the weapon system technology, supporting infrastructure, and command and control functions.
Feb. 18, 2021
AFGSC begins retirement of B-1 aircraft, paving way for B-21

In support of its efforts to modernize America’s bomber fleet, the Air Force will begin divesting 17 B-1B Lancers from its current fleet as authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act.
Feb. 8, 2021
US B-1B Lancer debuts at Aero India 2021

The government-sponsored Aero India 2021, Asia's largest trade show opened its doors at Yelahanka Air Force Station Feb. 3, ushering in foreign delegates and representatives from more than 60 countries and 500 defense industry companies.
Feb. 8, 2021
Super Bowl LV flyover took months of planning, coordination

For fans watching the Super Bowl Feb. 7, the Air Force Global Strike Command tri-bomber flyover over Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, lasted seconds.
Feb. 3, 2021
VCSAF visits Malmstrom AFB, sees accelerating change

Malmstrom Air Force Base welcomed Gen. David Allvin during his first visit to the field as the Air Force’s vice chief of staff, Jan. 29.
Jan. 27, 2021
Malmstrom AFB opens Wing1Werx Innovation Lab

The organization responsible for the opening of the Innovation Lab, Wing1Werx, serves as the hub for innovation activity on base. Their overarching goal is improving the daily working lives of Airmen and to serve the mission by improving wing efficiency and lethality.
Jan. 25, 2021
Air Force Global Strike flyover to support Super Bowl 55 in Tampa

Three different Air Force Global Strike Command bombers will conduct a first-of-its-kind trifecta flyover during the National Anthem performance at the 55th Super Bowl, Feb. 7, over Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
Jan. 1, 2021
Around the Air Force: ABMS scale-up, C-130J base selections, and E-Sports

This week’s look around the Air Force highlights the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office as they work to speed development of the Advanced Battle Management System, the Air Force selects four new C-130J locations, and the Air Force Services Center launches an E-Sports program aimed at inclusiveness,
Dec. 14, 2020
B-1B Lancer completes successful external release demonstration

The 419th Flight Test Squadron successfully conducted an external weapon release demonstration at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec. 4.
Dec. 14, 2020
AFGSC commander delivers Nuclear Triad and Deterrence Symposium Remarks

The symposium, hosted by the Cyber Innovation Center, the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies and the Louisiana Tech Research Institute, focused on the present and future strategic capabilities of AFGSC.
Dec. 1, 2020
Global Power Bomber CTF conducts B-1B external captive carry demonstration

The B-1B Lancer’s expanded carriage capabilities comes one step closer to fruition following an external captive carry flight over the skies of Edwards Air Force Base, Nov. 20.
Nov. 28, 2020
STRIKEWERX tackles B-52 maintenance process

The Design Sprint brought together industry and academia partners to improve the process for maintenance of brake pads on the B-52H Stratofortress.
Nov. 26, 2020
AF Services Center debuts Air Force Gaming

Air Force Gaming made its official debut Nov. 11 under the Air Force Services Center with a new intramural e-sports program.
Nov. 18, 2020
53rd WEG hosts simultaneous WSEPs in Florida, Utah

The evaluations included more than 86 aircraft participating at two installations, Tyndall Air Force Base and Hill AFB, Utah, in live-fire air-to-air and air-to-ground evaluations.
Nov. 17, 2020
Ellsworth AFB, Dyess AFB participate in Indo-Pacific joint exercise

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, participated in a joint interoperability exercise to test long-range force packaging and demonstrate global reach capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region Nov. 12.
Nov. 6, 2020
Around the Air Force: Agile Flag 21-1, re-designed G-Suits, and Testing the Minuteman III

Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights Air Combat Command’s “Agile Flag” exercise, incorporating the “Lead Wing” concept for agile combat employment, a test run of modified Advanced Technology Anti-Gravity Suit “G-suits” for female pilots, and an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test
Oct. 30, 2020
Mother-daughter share MMIII test launch experience, decades apart

Operational test launches of unarmed MMIII ICBMs assure Air Force Global Strike Command and our nation that the MMIII weapon system is reliable and capable and provide valuable data to ensure a continued lethal, safe and sure nuclear capability.
Oct. 29, 2020
AFNWC team supports ICBM test launch

An unarmed LGM-30G Minuteman III missile equipped with a single test reentry vehicle launched at 12:27 a.m. Pacific time on Oct. 29 from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The Minuteman III missile’s reentry vehicle contained test instruments and traveled approximately 4,200 miles to the
Oct. 27, 2020
Dyess AFB Airmen arrive in Indo-Pacific for Bomber Task Force, integrate with Koku-Jieitai, U.S. Navy

Bomber Task Force missions enable Airmen to continuously conduct operations throughout the world at a moment’s notice to help maintain global stability and security while enabling units to become familiar with operations in different regions.
Oct. 26, 2020
910th AW provides mosquito control aerial spraying to support hurricane recovery efforts

At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and upon approval by the Department of Defense, U.S. Northern Command activated the 910th AW following Hurricane Delta to assist civil authorities in Louisiana.
Oct. 11, 2020
AFMC, AFGSC establish Weapons System Lead Wing Collaboration Program

Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., AFMC Commander, and Gen. Timothy M. Ray, AFGSC Commander, cosigned a memorandum aimed at developing deeper collaboration between the program offices and operational wings, providing a venue for acquisition and operational Airmen to gain insight into each other’s
Sept. 26, 2020
B-1B Integrated Battle Station modification completed

The IBS was developed as three separate modifications: Fully Integrated Data Link, Vertical Situational Display Unit and Central Integrated Test System.
Sept. 11, 2020
Bombers, Marine F-35s join Point Blank 20-4 exercise

More than 50 aircraft from the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Marine Corps, the Royal Air Force and the Royal Netherlands Air Force participated in exercise Point Blank 20-04 over the North Sea, Sep. 10.
Sept. 10, 2020
Defenders graduate new instructor course

The key goal of the course is to take methodologies and tactics from different missions and utilize them across every aspect of the career field. Defenders from every major command were present at the training.
Sept. 8, 2020
Department of the Air Force awards contract for new ICBM system that enhances, strengthens US triad

The contract award of $13.3 billion is an investment in enhancing the United States’ nuclear deterrence, as it is the cornerstone of national security policy and fundamental in continued protection for the U.S. and its allies.
Sept. 2, 2020
Test launch demonstrates safe, ready Minuteman III deterrent

The test demonstrates that the United States’ nuclear deterrent is safe, secure, reliable and effective to deter twenty-first century threats and reassure U.S. allies. Test launches are not a response or reaction to world events or regional tensions.
Sept. 1, 2020
Better Together: Whiteman AFB Airman initiates change by connecting community

Current events, such as the death of George Floyd, have made organizations across the U.S. Air Force take a deep dive into talking about views on racial disparity. Staff Sgt. Jarrod Peterson, a 72nd Test and Evaluation Squadron software engineer, took the racial disparity discussion outside the gate
Aug. 31, 2020
393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron paves way for Dynamic Force Employment

Expeditionary air power is vital to meeting the Department of Defense’s National Defense Strategy, and members of the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron evolved that concept as it employed Air Force Global Strike Command’s first overseas mobile operations center, during a deployment to Naval Support
Aug. 25, 2020
First Kaleth O. Wright Excellence in Leadership Scholarship awarded to 2nd SFS Airman

According to Headquarters AFSA, “the Excellence in Leadership scholarship is presented to an individual who demonstrates leadership qualities in their current performance of duty. The individual shows great potential for increased leadership roles.
Aug. 11, 2020
B-1 crew trains with Japan, USS Ronald Reagan in Indo-Pacific

The continual interoperability training is designed to promote stability, security and seamless integration throughout the Indo-Pacific for the U.S. Air Force and joint and partner forces.
Aug. 3, 2020
SecDef visits B-21 facilities in Florida

Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark Esper, visited the B-21 Raider design and development headquarters at Northrop Grumman, to witness the progress being made on the nation’s most cutting edge dual-capable stealth bomber.
July 26, 2020
625th Strategic Operations Squadron installs new virtual trainer

The ceremony was held to celebrate the installation and operation of a new Air Launch Control System virtual trainer.
July 14, 2020
Revolutionizing Aircrew training through virtual reality

The Virtual Reality Procedures Trainer, released during a milestone demonstration of its capabilities on July 7 at StrikeWerx in Bossier City, Louisiana, may even change the entire Air Force bomber community’s approach to training.
July 10, 2020
Thanking those who saluted America

The U.S. Air Force performed this year’s “Salute to America” with a series of military flyovers at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone, South Dakota, July 3, and Washington, D.C., July 4, to celebrate Independence Day – the nation’s 244th birthday.
June 16, 2020
Whiteman AFB Airmen share their role in strategic bomber mission with SecAF

During her visit, Barrett spoke with base leaders, first responders and maintenance personnel across the installation to learn what it takes to manage the overall health of the B-2 Spirit fleet, improve and sustain unit capabilities.
May 29, 2020
AFGSC’s innovation hub ‘STRIKEWERX’ now open for business

Originally planned to be an in-person grand opening earlier in the year, the event was held online with limited attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 13, 2020
Ellsworth AFB B-1s return to European theater as part of latest BTF mission

The nearly 24-hour, nonstop mission covered more than 9,400 nautical miles and included integration and interoperability training with Danish F-16s overflying Bornholm Island, Denmark, and Polish F-16s and MiG-29s teaming up to fly over Warsaw, Poland, as well as flights over Latvia and Lithuania.
May 7, 2020
Nuclear command leverages academia, industry data in COVID-19 fight

Through a partnership with the Cyber Innovation Center, Louisiana Tech University, and Virtualitics Inc., Air Force Global Strike Command officials rapidly developed a daily report consisting of infection rate projections based on a COVID-19 Susceptible, Exposed, Infected, Resistant, or SEIR, model.
May 4, 2020
B-1B Lancers return to Indo-Pacific for bomber task force deployment

Four bombers and approximately 200 Airmen from the 9th Bomb Squadron, 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, deployed to support Pacific Air Forces' training efforts with allies, partners and joint forces; and strategic deterrence missions to reinforce the rules-based international order in the
March 27, 2020
Sharp performance: 509th Medical Group doctor named AFGSC Flight Surgeon of the Year

Capt. Joseph Sharp, 509th Medical Group flight surgeon, earned the Air Force Global Strike Command’s Air Force Flight Surgeon of the Year award for innovative ideas, techniques, and dedication to dynamic patient care.
March 10, 2020
Missile Security Operations Concept creates 341st Missile Security Operations Squadron

In October 2017, Twentieth Air Force restructured how missile wing’s security forces groups operated, initiating the MSOC. This new objective created new squadrons and altered current ones.
March 9, 2020
Air Force announces 2019 Safety Awards

Maj. Gen. John T. Rauch Jr., Air Force Chief of Safety, recently announced the recipients of the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Safety Awards and the Air Force Chief of Safety Awards for 2019.
March 6, 2020
SecAF Visits Minot AFB

During her visit to Minot AFB, Barrett met with spouses from around the base to hear about their views on daily life as well as family facilities on the base and in the local area. She also experienced the missions of the 5th BW and 91st MW where she expanded on her vision for the future of the Air
Jan. 13, 2020
Air Force leadership conducts privatized housing tour at Barksdale AFB

The privatized housing tour familiarized the leaders with the current condition of privatized base housing on the installation, aligning with current Air Force efforts to improve the Military Housing Privatization Initiative Program for the service.
Dec. 19, 2019
Air Force names newest helicopter ‘Grey Wolf’

The Grey Wolf is the command's first major acquisition in its 10-year history. The name Grey Wolf is derived from the wild species that roams the northern tier of North America, which also encompasses the intercontinental ballistic missile bases in AFGSC.
Dec. 19, 2019
Global Strike Command stands up helicopter detachment

Lt. Col. Mary Clark assumed command of Detachment 7 during a ceremony with Brig. Gen. Andrew Gebara, AFGSC A5/8 director, presiding.
Dec. 18, 2019
AFGSC names 2020 Spark Tank finalists

Air Force Spark Tank is an open call for Airmen to bring forward their best ideas that build upon senior leader priorities to restore readiness, cost-effectively modernize and drive innovation.
Dec. 9, 2019
Global Strike commander addresses industry, academic leaders

Gen. Timothy Ray was the keynote speaker at the event coined “Nuclear Forces and 21st Century Strategic Deterrence” with a program theme of “An Air and Space Force Designed for the Future.”
Nov. 22, 2019
Air University welcomes Lt. Gen. Hecker as commander, president

Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, Air Education and Training Command commander, presided over the ceremony and emphasized the importance of the AU mission to the Air Force to develop leaders, enrich minds, advance airpower, build relationships and inspire service.
Nov. 17, 2019
Barksdale AFB honors veteran with building commemoration

The life-long service of a military veteran has been forever memorialized following the renaming and dedication of the 2nd Mission Support Group building at Barksdale Air Force Base during a ceremony Nov. 8.
Oct. 28, 2019
SecAF visits first base: F.E. Warren AFB

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett visited various facilities to gain a better understanding of the pivotal nuclear mission that defends the U.S. and its allies.
Oct. 2, 2019
AFGSC tests Minuteman III missile with launch from Vandenberg AFB

The test demonstrates that the United States’ nuclear deterrent is robust, flexible, ready and appropriately tailored to deter 21st century threats and reassure our allies. Test launches are not a response or reaction to world events or regional tensions.
Sept. 23, 2019
Barksdale AFB bomb wings support Cobra Warrior

The exercise featured more than 50 fighter aircraft from Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy and Israel. The large-scale exercise, based out of RAF Waddingham, United Kingdom, had aircraft flying in simultaneously to participate in peer-to-peer scenarios.
Sept. 17, 2019
AFGSC commander speaks on competitive edge, long-term strategic competition

Starting with the shift in our nation’s defensive posture as a result of the 2018 National Defense Strategy, Gen. Timothy Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, highlighted the reemergence of long-term strategic competition and great power competition. Key to this discussion is the role the
Sept. 16, 2019
Acting SecAF Donovan announces B-21 manufacturing, testing locations

While speaking at the Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Donovan remarked on the Air Force’s B-21 program noting, “the development of the B-21 Raider is on schedule and the first test aircraft is under production at the same production facility in Palmdale, California, as its
Sept. 13, 2019
Around the Air Force: Mobility Guardian 2019 / B-1B Lancer / Air Force Be Ready App

Today's look around the Air Force features the launch of exercise Mobility Guardian 2019, possible modifications to the B-1B Lancer, and the Air Force "Be Ready" mobile app for hurricane and natural disaster preparation and recovery. (Hosted by Senior Airman Angelo Rosario)
Aug. 29, 2019
STRATCOM deputy commander presents Omaha Trophy to Whiteman AFB total-force partners

First awarded in 1971, the Omaha Trophy recognizes units for year-round excellence in strategic deterrence and global strike in support of USSTRATCOM.
Aug. 21, 2019
AFGSC professional development programs help Airmen grow

In Air Force Global Strike Command, there are a number of programs designed to develop the understanding and knowledge of nuclear operations and critical thinking for officers, enlisted members and civilians as well as broaden their view of the mission.
July 24, 2019
Air Force announces the 12 Outstanding Airmen of 2019

An Air Force selection board at the Air Force’s Personnel Center considered 36 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and Headquarters Air Force. The board selected the 12 Airmen based on superior leadership, job performance and personal
July 22, 2019
509th MXS propulsion flight Airmen boost readiness to 18-year high

The 509th Maintenance Squadron Propulsion Flight has achieved the highest engine readiness rate across the active-duty Air Force. 40 jet engine mechanics operate out of a repair center on base, ensuring the readiness of Whiteman Air Force Base’s 44 billion dollar fleet of B-2 Spirits.
July 16, 2019
Air Force releases request for proposals for new ICBM system

The request is for the weapon system’s Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase and includes five production lot options to produce and deploy the weapon system.
June 6, 2019
40th HS, local forces rescue man

The 40th Helicopter Squadron received the request June 3 around 10 p.m. to assist the Cascade County Sheriff’s Department in rescuing the man after he fell from a steep cliff and was holding on to a tree root approximately 250 feet from the ground.
May 1, 2019
F.E. Warren AFB tests Minuteman III missile with launch from Vandenberg

The test demonstrates that the United States’ nuclear deterrent is modern, robust, flexible, ready and appropriately tailored to deter 21st-century threats and reassure our allies. Test launches are not a response or reaction to world events or regional tensions.
March 5, 2019
2018 Air Force Safety Awards announced

Maj. Gen. John T. Rauch Jr., Air Force chief of safety, recently announced the recipients of the five Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff Safety Awards, as well as the Chief of Safety Awards for 2018.
March 2, 2019
Security forces Airmen rescue civilian in rollover

For one team of Airmen, a seemingly normal drive home turned into an adrenaline rush to save a civilian in the midst of a snow storm.
Feb. 15, 2019
Conventional Rotary Launcher upgrade tested

An upgrade to the B-52 Stratofortress and the Conventional Rotary Launcher was tested, Feb. 11. The change is designed to increase mission flexibility and make the B-52 more lethal in a combat environment.
Feb. 14, 2019
Defenders repurpose assets to ensure nuclear surety

Missile security forces defenders are charged with protecting our nation’s assets against all enemies, foreign and domestic. One way they maintain readiness is through training.
Jan. 11, 2019
New AFIMSC office stresses ideas, innovation and implementation

Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s new Innovation Office stood up Nov. 26
Dec. 7, 2018
Nuclear bomb tail kit reaches major milestone for production phase

The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center received formal approval in late October to enter the production phase for the B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb’s new guided tail-kit assembly, or TKA.
Nov. 20, 2018
Air Force proves mettle at first inter-service Alpha Warrior battle

A team of six Air Force men and women bested the Army and Navy to capture the first-ever Inter-Service Alpha Warrior Final Battle held at Retama Park on the outskirts of San Antonio Nov. 17.
Nov. 15, 2018
U.S. presents Bells of Balangiga to the Philippines

Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis and Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Romualdez visited F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Nov. 14, during which the Bells of Balangiga were officially presented to the Philippine government.
Oct. 4, 2018
First Hawaii deployment proves B-2 strategic flexibility to ensure free, open Indo-Pacific

Three B-2 Spirits and approximately 200 Airmen completed their first deployment to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, in support of the U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force deployment, Aug. 15 through Sept. 27, 2018.
Sept. 13, 2018
Seymour Johnson AFB repositions aircraft in preparation for Hurricane Florence

Seymour Johnson Air Force Base repositioned approximately 60 F-15E Strike Eagles from the 4th Fighter Wing and six KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 916th Air Refueling Wing Sept. 12, 2018, to Barksdale AFB, Louisiana.
Sept. 13, 2018
916th ARW aircraft evacuate ahead of Hurricane Florence

916th ARW KC-135Rs land at Barksdale Air Force Base fleeing pending hurricane.
Aug. 29, 2018
Around the Air Force: Aug. 29

On this look around the Air Force, Medal of Honor recipient Tech. Sgt. John Chapman's name is unveiled at the Air Force Memorial, Gen. Timothy Ray takes command of Air Force Global Strike Command and Air Forces Cyber joins Air Combat Command. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Miguel Rosario.
Aug. 22, 2018
Passing the guidon: Ray takes command of AFGSC

Gen. Timothy Ray took command of Air Force Global Strike Command from Gen. Robin Rand, outgoing AFGSC commander, during a ceremony, Aug. 21. He is the newest leader of the Air Force’s portion of the nuclear enterprise, which maintains the nation's only force of Minuteman III intercontinental
June 19, 2018
B-1B fleet resumes flight operations

Air Force Global Strike Command will resume B-1B flight operations this week, following the directed safety stand-down June 7th.
June 8, 2018
Air Force orders B-1 safety stand-down

The Air Force Global Strike Command commander ordered a safety stand-down of the B-1B Lancer fleet June 7, 2018.
June 7, 2018
377th MDG uses Squadron Innovation Fund to improve quality of care for Airmen

In February 2018, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein announced that Air Force squadrons would receive funding to be used for Airmen-led innovations that increase readiness, reduce cost, return time back to Airmen or enhance lethality of the force. The Squadron Innovation Fund was
May 14, 2018
Air Force transitions to a single combat uniform

Air Force leaders announced the service will move to a single combat utility uniform, adopting the Operational Camouflage Pattern, or OCP, already in use by the Army and Airmen in combat zones and in certain jobs across the Air Force.
May 14, 2018
STRATCOM Commander Presents Omaha Trophy to 509th, 131st Bomb Wings

Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, awarded the Omaha Trophy to the men and women of the 509th Bomb Wing and 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, May 8, 2018.
April 20, 2018
BLUE Episode 24: The Bombers

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) – With the ability to carry almost any weapon the Air Force has to offer, Strategic bombers are a mainstay in the U.S. arsenal. Just the threat of using one can be enough to change the enemy's mind. In this edition of BLUE we find out how the Air Force uses strategic
March 27, 2018
2017 Nuclear Deterrence Operations, Nuclear & Missile Operations awards winners announced

Air Force officials recently named the winners of the 2017 Nuclear Deterrence Operations Award and the Nuclear & Missile Operations Award.
Jan. 26, 2018
Air Force announces Spark Tank finalists

The Air Force announced the six Spark Tank finalists who will showcase their innovative ideas to Air Force senior leaders Feb. 23, 2018, in Orlando, Florida, at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium.
Dec. 18, 2017
Airman wins on and off the court

The Airman’s Creed is a promise to the United States and a rallying cry for Airmen to remain the world’s greatest Air Force. The words, “My mission is to fly, fight and win,” hold true for 20th Air Force’s Tech. Sgt. Corey Rucker, a world champion who embodies the creed both professionally and
Dec. 13, 2017
Malmstrom AFB unit earns top DoD maintenance award

The 341st Maintenance Group, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana is the recipient of the 2017 Defense Department’s Phoenix Award for Maintenance Excellence, according to DoD officials.

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