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Warren ops group ready for Global Strike Challenge

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  • By Staff Sgt. Mike Tryon
  • 90th Missile Wing Public Affairs
F. E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. --  The 90th Operations Group is currently training for the operations portion of Global Strike Challenge in hopes to secure the Blanchard Trophy for the second year in a row.

Global Strike Challenge is a competition held between the ICBM and bomber wings under Air Force Global Strike Command.

"We're spending anywhere between six and 12 hours a day, six days a week performing practice sessions in the missile procedures trainer, studying all the ins and outs of missile operations," said Capt. Paul Hendrickson, 320th Missile Squadron missile combat crew commander and first year competitor. "Our amazing trainers are dedicating countless hours developing complex and stimulating scenarios, forcing us out of our comfort zones and solidifying our ability to react to any contingency."

Being named the best ICBM wing is no easy feat, but Warren's operators are preparing to bring home that title, as well as the Blanchard Trophy.

"The 90th Operations Group is dedicated to keeping the Blanchard Trophy by working as a closely-knit team to repeat [being named] the best missile operations group," said 1st Lt. Paul Comaroto, 320th MS deputy missile combat crew commander and first year competitor.

Warren's operators are scheduled to compete in the MPTs here Sep. 26 through 30. The scores Warren receives from this, the helicopter, maintenance and security forces portions of competition will be announced at AFGSC headquarters, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., during the score posting later this year.