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  • Maintenance group members eager to compete during Global Strike Challenge

    Earlier this month, Air Force Global Strike Command's premier ICBM wing announced its Blackburn Trophy hopefuls for this year's Global Strike Challenge.Last year's maintenance portion of the competition challenged those who go out to the field, but this year's competition will focus on the skills of those who stay at the shops.Tech. Sgt. Angel
  • WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. - Staff Sgt. Roger Scott, 509th Security Forces Squadron combat arms and maintenance instructor, teaches 509th SFS members how to stand while shooting July 28, 2011 for their upcoming M4 Carbine firing qualification. Security force members are required to requalify every six months and must conduct a day and night fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody H. Ramirez)

    Taking aim with CATM Airmen

    The 509th Security Forces Squadron is the largest security force in the Air Force and has the unique job of guarding the B-2 Spirit and the nation's nuclear enterprise.The 509th SFS maintain current defense skills to protect base assets and follow the Air Force Global Strike Command vision of being an elite, highly disciplined team. Ensuring all
  • Airman 1st Class Sean Phelan, a member of the 2nd Security Forces Squadron Global Strike Challenge team from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., tends to a simulated casualty during a scenario of the mental and physical challenge portion of the competition. The MAP challenge is a strenuous course consisting of multiple scenarios and obstacles that each security forces team must complete. Security Forces Airmen from Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command, and Air Reserve components came together at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to compete. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

    2 SFS Airmen gear up for Global Strike Challenge

     Imagine being face down in the cold, sloppy mud, dragging your tired, aching body under a field of barbed wire, the shouts of encouragement from teammates drowned out by the booms and blasts of simulated gunfire. For certain members of the Barksdale 2nd Security Forces Squadron, who carry about 40 pounds of flak vests, helmets, gas masks,
  • Maj. Gen. Floyd Carpenter, 8th Air Force commander, reviews the pre-flight check list with Staff Sgt. Regis Reddinger, 2nd Maintenance Squadron, before his final B-52H Stratofortress flight on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 24. General Carpenter is retiring after 33 years of service and 3,000 flight hours in the B-52. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony) (RELEASED)

    A view from the stratosphere: General ends 33 years of service

    The departing Eighth Air Force commander recently took time here to reflect on 33 years in the Air Force, commanding a numbered Air Force, the stand up of Global Strike command, and the people he has served with. Summing up the accomplishments of Eighth Air Force during his two years as commander, he locked his fingers together, shot a quick glance
  • Maj. Mark Brown, who was assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron in 2008, draped a flag memorial for the fallen aircrew of RAIDR 21 to honor and remember them. RAIDR 21 was the call sign of a B-52H from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., which tragically crashed off the coast of Guam July 21, 2008, killing the six aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. John Gordinier)(RELEASED)

    Memorial Day: remembering, honoring RAIDR 21

    Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service to their country. As this day approaches, Barksdale remembers the tragic loss of aircrew RAIDR 21 July 21, 2008.Aircrew from Barksdale were deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, as part of the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron in 2008. A B-52H Stratofortress, call sign
  • SEDALIA, Mo. - Staff Sgt. Ricky Mahaney, 509th Force Support Squadron, prepares for a kick-off during the Mid-Mo Outlaw's game versus the Sioux City Bandits May 14. The Outlaws lost at home 18-44. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody H. Ramirez)

    Staff Sgt. Ricky Mahaney: tackling a semi-pro football career

    Staff Sgt. Rickey Mahaney is first serving his country as an Airman and steward of nuclear deterrence here. His weeknights and weekends are dedicated to a hobby that has shaped his life for more than a decade - American football.Sergeant Mahaney, 509th Force Support Squadrons assistant NCO in charge and Air Force Global Strike Command member, is a
  • AFGHANISTAN -- Master Sgt. Robert Weber, Jr., Security Forces Platoon Sergeant, secures the Missouri Agriculture Development Team during his deployment. Sergeant Weber is a deployed Air National Guard member from the 131st Bomb Wing.

    From the Frontline: Master Sgt. Robert Weber

    Master Sgt. Robert Weber, Jr., has been in the United States military for the past 33 years as a Marine, Soldier, and now a Warrior Airman. He has traveled the world to include countries from Saudi Arabia to Iceland to Guam. Now, the 131st Bomb Wing Maintenance Control NCO in charge is currently deployed to Afghanistan. He left May 22, 2010 for his
  • Senior Airman Tonya Saenz, 341st Security Forces Squadron Base Defense Operations Center controller, looks up information for a customer on the phone March 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/Valerie Mullett)

    Focus on the Force: Compassionate controller very passionate about her job

    Everyone knows to dial 9-1-1 when faced with an emergency situation, however very few know who the voice is on the other end of the line taking that important call.For one Air Force Global Strike Command security forces member here, that job has become one of her keys to success.Senior Airman Tonya Saenz is a base defense operations center
  • Airman 1st Class Daniel Garcia,341st Maintenance Group Facility Maintenance Section team member listens to instructions given by Staff Sgt. James Broderick, 341st MXG driving instructor near on the gravel road course March 15. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dillon White)

    Malmstrom driving instructor prepares Airmen for 6,000-mile 'flightline'

    Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen who post to the Malmstrom missile complex travel approximately 25,000 miles a day. In sum, the odometer readings from Malmstrom's government vehicles reached approximately 6.9 million miles last year.To prepare Airmen for their long drives across Malmstrom's 13,800 square-mile complex, they need to be trained
  • Senior Airman Rich Frank stands near test equipment March 4 at the bioenvironmental building. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dillon White)

    Malmstrom bioenvironmental engineer's skills benefit local community

    Unique job descriptions are status quo for the military. Approximately 1 percent of the United States population serves in the military, and a fraction of that serves in the Air Force. It's no wonder being a bioenvironmental engineer here would be extraordinarily unique.For one Air Force Global Strike Command Airman, ensuring the safety of more
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