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  • US B-52H trains with Colombian Air Force, Ecuadorian Navy

    Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft participated in “Brother’s Shield” a Colombian Air Force lead exercise and in “UNITAS LXI” an Ecuadorian Navy lead exercise in the U.S. Southern Command’s Area of Responsibility. The name of the exercise “Brother’s Shield” developed from the close

  • STRIKEWERX tackles B-52 maintainer’s issue

    Air Force Global Strike Command’s innovation hub, STRIKEWERX, hosted a “Design Sprint” event Nov. 16-19 in Bossier City, Louisiana, to aid B-52 maintainers throughout the command.The Design Sprint brought together industry and academia partners to improve the process for maintenance of brakes pads

  • Maxwell AFB selected as location for MH-139 FTU

    The MH-139 FTU’s mission is to train pilots in providing security and support for the nation’s intercontinental ballistic missile fields spanning Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, Colorado and Nebraska. The MH-139 mission will replace the mission of the Air Force Reserve’s 908th Airlift Wing’s aging

  • Federal funding for eagles protects Barksdale resources

    The B-52H Stratofortress isn’t the only majestic beast flying around Barksdale; along the wooded banks of Flag Lake lives a family of bald eagles that benefit the upkeep of Barksdale’s vast natural resources.By housing and protecting the nesting and feeding grounds of the eagles, Barksdale receives

  • AFGSC Chief of Security Forces tours Whiteman, meets 509th SFS Airmen

    U.S. Air Force Col. Chad Gallagher, Air Force Global Strike Command chief of Security Forces, speaks to Airmen assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Nov. 18, 2020. Gallagher talked about the things he learned and saw during his tour of the Squadron and

  • Gen. Ray speaks at SANDS

    Gen. Timothy Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, speaks to the students of the School of Advanced Nuclear Deterrence Studies (SANDS) program about the importance of strategic leaders in the Air Force nuclear mission at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 17, 2020. SANDS is an Air Command

  • Intel section ensures BTF mission success

    Editor’s note: The names of the Airmen are being omitted for anonymity.While U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircrew members with the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS) prepare to conduct training missions within the Indo-Pacific region, they receive information from intelligence Airmen.Intel

  • Vehicle Maintenance keeps Team Whiteman rolling

    Many members of Team Whiteman drive government owned vehicles every day. As with any vehicle, they require periodic maintenance to keep them running smoothly.The 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Maintenance Flight is responsible for ensuring Whiteman Air Force Base’s government owned