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  • An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test at 12:02 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time May 3, 2017, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

    Malmstrom tests Minuteman III missile with launch from Vandenberg

    A team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen from the 341st Missile Wing at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a single test reentry vehicle May 3, 2017, at 12:02 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time from Vandenberg AFB, California.

  • Air Force Global Strike Command completes accident investigation

    The Air Force Global Strike Command completed an accident investigation board following a May 2014 mishap during maintenance on an intercontinental ballistic missile.
  • An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress executes a show-of-force at the San Gregorio Training Area in Zaragoza, Spain, Nov. 4, 2015, during Trident Juncture 2015 -- the largest NATO exercise to be conducted in the past 20 years. During the nonstop sortie, which lasted approximately 26 hours, two B-52 aircrews from the 2nd Bomb Wing flew from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to the multinational exercise area of operations. (NATO photo/Henk van der Velde)

    Global Strike Airmen support largest NATO exercise in 20 years

    Two B-52 Stratofortress aircrews assigned to Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a long-range bomber mission to the U.S. European Command area of operations Nov. 3-4 as part of Trident Juncture 2015 -- the largest NATO exercise in the past 20 years.
  • Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody shares insight about Air Force issues with Airman 1st Class Curt Beach, a 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 22, 2015. Cody represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted force and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public and to those in all levels of government. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer O. Da Cunha)

    Chief Cody talks Air Force with AFGSC Airmen

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody shared his thoughts on various Air Force topics while he visited 2nd Bomb Wing personnel here Oct. 21-22.
  • A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the Air Force Reserve Command's 307th Bomb Wing is the first B-52H bomber to be converted as part of the New START Treaty. U.S. efforts to support the treaty include the conversion of 30 operational and 12 non-operational B-52s to a conventional-only configuration across the Air Force that will be completed by early 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Dachelle Melville)

    AFGSC completes first New START bomber conversion

    Air Force Global Strike Command has begun the conversion of a portion of the B-52H bomber fleet from a nuclear to a conventional only capability aircraft under the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START).
  • Gen. Robin Rand accepts the Air Force Global Strike Command flag from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III during a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 28, 2015. The Air Force elevated AFGSC to a four-star major command to provide its nuclear deterrence and global strike missions with the highest level of leadership oversight similar to the service’s other core operational missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jannelle Dickey)

    Rand takes command of AF Global Strike Command

    Gen. Robin Rand took command of Air Force Global Strike Command during a ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 28, becoming the newest leader of the organization responsible for the nation's force of ICBMs and nuclear-capable bombers.
  • Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson (center), the Air Force Global Strike Command commander, explains the wing’s mission to Lt. Gen. Philippe Steininger, the commander of the French air force’s Strategic Air Forces Command at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 26, 2015. Since its standup in 2009, AFGSC has worked to build and maintain a strong relationship with its allies in the French air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

    French air force visit strengthens partnership

    Since its standup in 2009, Air Force Global Strike Command has worked to build and maintain a strong relationship with its allies in the French air forces. In continuing that partnership, Lt. Gen. Philippe Steininger, the commander of the French air force's Strategic Air Forces Command, along with a contingent of French air force members, visited Whiteman Air Force Base May 26-27, where they got an up-close look at B-2 Spirit mission and met with Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson, the AFGSC commander.
  • Lt. Gen. Stephen W. Wilson, the commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, and Maj. Gen. Garrett Harencak, the Air Force Assistant Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, along with leaders for strategic forces from the Department of Defense and Navy, testified on the state of the nuclear enterprise during a Senate Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces hearing, Washington, D.C., April 22, 2015. The subcommittee convened to receive information on Air Force and Navy nuclear programs and the implementations of nuclear enterprise review recommendations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jim Varhegyi)

    Air Force nuclear mission embraces culture of empowerment

    The top military leaders for strategic forces from the Department of Defense, Navy and Air Force testified on the state of the nuclear enterprise to members of Congress April 22, during an Armed Services Committee hearing.
  • Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, speaks at the The Nuclear Enterprise panel during the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16. Wilson spoke on the way ahead for Global Strike Command and the integration of the Force Improvement Program command-wide, meeting the needs of Airmen in different areas, from quality of life to administrative actions. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

    Air Force leaders discuss nuclear enterprise

    The nuclear enterprise must modernize to remain a viable and essential part of the United States' defense strategy, maintained Air Force senior leaders at the Air Force Association's annual Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition here, Sept. 16.
  • A B-52H Stratofortress starts its engines during a Minimum Interval Takeoff on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 14, 2014. Common place during the Cold War, a MITO challenges crews to get multiple aircraft airborne as quickly as possible in response to an alert call. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sean Martin)

    Bomber crews showcase take-off talents

    Ten B-52H Stratofortress bombers took part in a minimum interval takeoff exercise, or MITO, showcasing ground and aircrew's abilities, here Aug. 14. During a MITO, each aircraft is equipped with eight starter cartridges filled with gunpowder, that allows the engines to start up faster than a normal takeoff.
  • Base leadership and former North Dakota governor, William Guy, kneel in front of the "Peace Persuader" on Minot Air Force Base in July of 1961. This was the first B-52H Stratofortress delivered to the base. -- (Courtesy Photo)

    5th Bomb Wing turns 95

    Today marks the 95th Anniversary of the 5th Bomb Wing. Originally activated August 15, 1919 as the 2nd Observation Group at Luke Field in the Territory of Hawaii, the men and women of the 5th BW have seen action in WWII and Operations Desert Fox, Allied Force, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, to name a few.
  • Two UH-1N helicopters from the 37th Helicopter fly in formation Jan 9, 2014, over Cheyenne, Wyo. The newly-formed 20th Air Force helicopter operations group set up at F.E. Warren Air Force Base Aug. 1, 2014. The group assumes control of the helicopter squadrons across 20th Air Force sometime in 2015 after it ends its provisional status. (Courtesy photo)

    Helicopter operations group stands up in Wyoming

    The newly-formed 20th Air Force helicopter operations group plants its roots at F.E. Warren Air Force Base Aug. 1. The group assumes control of the helicopter squadrons across 20th Air Force sometime next year after it ends its provisional status, said Col. Dave Smith, the helicopter operations group commander.

  • New positions bridge gap at missile wings

    In an effort to bridge the gap between young operators and leadership, Air Force Global Strike Command, through the 20th Air Force, established an assistant director of operations, or ADO, position at each missile wing.
  • 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.

  • Air Force recommends four-star position for Global Strike Command

    Air Force leaders continue to implement improvements to the Air Force’s nuclear mission and increase support to the men and women who operate, maintain and support the nation’s Intercontinental Ballistic Missile force. Following visits to the missile bases and visits with the Airmen who perform the mission, Air Force top officials announced some sweeping initiatives.
  • 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.
  • Senior Airman Joshua Lee, 91st Missile Security Forces Squadron response force leader, checks the perimeter of a launch facility near Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 14, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder)

    AF news team completes 28-day journey through AFGSC

    An Air Force documentation team completed its 28-day journey through Air Force Global Strike Command Feb. 28 after flying more than 7,500 miles and visiting six Air Force installations.
  • First Lt. Michael Olson coordinates the convoy's movements during a missile maintenance convoy mission Feb. 7, 2014 at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Allen is the 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron convoy commander (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Steve Grever)

    Malmstrom AFB missile maintainers successfully install reentry system

    Missile maintainers from the 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron successfully removed and installed a new reentry system at an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launch facility here Feb. 7.

  • Behind the scenes look shows AFGSC Airmen at work

    In the nearly six decades since the Minuteman Intercontinental Ballistic Missile system was first conceived in the late 1950s, the weapon system has evolved to meet new challenges and assume new missions. Staff Sgt. David Clark takes us to Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., and introduces us to the group of Airmen from the 576th Flight Test Squadron whose sole mission is testing and evaluating the Air Force's ICBMs.

  • Force Improvement Program gives Airmen direct line to Air Force leaders

    Senior Air Force officials put a plan into motion that will give Airmen an opportunity to make real, visible and enduring changes to the Air Force Global Strike Command.
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