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March 24, 2020
The Air Force is protecting Airmen while protecting the nation

How do you stand “shoulder to shoulder” in a time of COVID-19? For the United States Air and Space Forces, and indeed the entire United States military, this is no small question. It is so pressing, in fact, that the Air Force’s medical staff, in collaboration with experts nationwide, have been
March 20, 2020
509th MDG earns AF Clinic of the Year

Standing out among all other clinics in the U.S. Air Force, the 509th Medical Group earned the 2019 U.S. Air Force Surgeon General Award for Clinic of the Year. This prominent award is based on accomplishments submitted to each major command. Once selected at the MAJCOM level, award packages are
March 20, 2020
First ever: Bomber Task Force 20-2 integrates with a Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35

Two U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, and the 131st Bomb Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, operating out of RAF Fairford, U.K., conducted a fifth generation integration familiarization flight with a Royal Netherlands Air
March 20, 2020
Bomber Task Force conducts Icelandic mission with Norwegian F-35s, U.S. F-15s

Two U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, and the 131st Bomb Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, operating out of RAF Fairford, U.K., conducted an Icelandic Air Policing mission March 16, 2020.The flight included integration and
March 20, 2020
AFGSC commander releases intent for dynamic COVID-19 response

Gen. Tim Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, released his Commander’s Intent for operations in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
March 18, 2020
Mission Success Home and Away

In these troubled times, many people are looking for answers. The 90th Security Forces Squadron has found some of those answers within their alpha flight. Their mantra has been the epitome of service before self.“Alpha flight is very resilient,” said Staff Sgt. Brianna Mason, base defense
March 16, 2020
Five Minutes to Thrive: Managing Emotions During Times of Uncertainty

One of nature’s most fascinating displays is that of herd behavior. Many species of land animals (herds), fish (schools), insects (swarms), and birds (flocks) abandon individuality in favor of highly-coordinated group movements for the various adaptive benefits they yield in terms of protection from
March 10, 2020
AFGSC commander holds headquarters all call

Gen. Tim Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, held an all call for AFGSC headquarters staff March 10, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.
March 10, 2020
341st SSPTS undergoes name change: meet Missile Security Operations

The 341st Security Forces Support Squadron adopted new mission sets over time since implementation of the Missile Security Operations Concept nearly three years ago, and is now officially known as the 341st Missile Security Operations Squadron.
March 10, 2020
U.S. Air Force B-2s return to Europe

A Bomber Task Force deployment of B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft from the 509th Bomb Wing and the 131st Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Base, Missouri, arrived at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, on Mar. 9, 2020 for a deployment to conduct theater integration and flying training. KC-10 Extenders from

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