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Aug. 31, 2020
Unsafe, unprofessional intercept of US bomber by Russian aircraft over the Black Sea

At approximately 11:19 a.m. on Aug. 28, 2020, two Russian Su-27 Flanker pilots intercepted a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber that was conducting routine operations in the black sea over international waters. The Russian pilots flew in an unsafe and unprofessional manner while crossing within 100 feet of
Aug. 31, 2020
U.S. Bombers & Allied Aircraft Integrate to Fly Over All 30 NATO Nations in a Day

In a unique spin on regularly recurring Bomber Task Force (BTF) missions in Europe, six U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers will fly over all 30 NATO nations in Europe and North America on Aug. 28.This single-day mission titled Allied Sky is intended to demonstrate NATO solidarity,
Aug. 28, 2020
393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron paves way for Dynamic Force Employment

Expeditionary airpower 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 U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command’s first overseas mobile operations center, during a deployment to Naval
Aug. 27, 2020
Better Together: Team Whiteman Airman initiates change by connecting community

Current events, like 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.One Whiteman Airman, Staff Sgt. Jarrod Peterson, a 72nd Test and Evaluation Squadron software engineer who normally finds himself
Aug. 26, 2020
B-52H Bomber Missions Begin at RAF Fairford

5th Bomb Wing Airmen in support of a long-planned bomber training mission, arrived at RAF Fairford, England on Aug. 24, 2020.The 5th BW enables the demonstration of the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe.
Aug. 24, 2020
Maintaining bomber lethality, readiness during COVID-19

COVID-19 is changing operational practices throughout the Air Force, forcing innovative adaptions in order to remain combat ready. For the members of the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron special considerations were taken to ensure every member was COVID free prior to arriving at Naval Support
Aug. 24, 2020
2nd SFS Airman awarded Kaleth O. Wright Excellence in Leadership Scholarship

An Airman from the 2nd Security Forces Squadron was selected as the first ever recipient of the Kaleth O. Wright Excellence in Leadership Scholarship, an honor given on behalf of the Air Force Sergeants Association in conjunction with Waldorf University, Forest City, Iowa.According to Headquarters
Aug. 19, 2020
Half-Century on Alert: Minuteman III turns 50

Fifty years ago, on Aug. 19, 1970, Strategic Air Command placed the first flight of 10 Minuteman III ICBMs on alert at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota.
Aug. 19, 2020
Minuteman III's 50th Anniversary

On 19 August 1970, the Strategic Air Command placed the first flight of 10 Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles on alert at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. After its emplacement at the 741st Strategic Missile Squadron, the Minuteman III has stood watch for 50 years as the nation’s
Aug. 18, 2020
Barksdale’s own wins 2020 Notary of the Year

One of Barksdale’s own has been nationally recognized through his embodiment of service before self by winning the 2020 Notary of the Year award. Mr. Alan A. Warren, 2nd Bomb Wing legal office automation assistant, was chosen for this award by the National Notary Association (NNA) who presents this

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