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July 18, 2019
Major award: Officer named for innovation in diversity

This year the Air Force Diversity and Inclusion Recognition Program honored one of Air Force Global Strike Command’s very own, Maj. Kristine Poblete, a legislative liaison with the Air Force Global Strike Commander’s Action Group.The Air Force Diversity and Inclusion Recognition Program
July 17, 2019
509th Maintenance Squadron propulsion flight Airmen boost readiness to 18-year high

The 509th Maintenance Squadron Propulsion Flight has achieved the highest engine readiness rate across the active-duty Air Force. 40 jet engine mechanics operate out of a repair center on base, ensuring the readiness of Whiteman Air Force Base’s 44 billion dollar fleet of B-2 Spirits.
July 16, 2019
Air Force releases request for proposals for new ICBM system

The request is for the weapon system’s Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase and includes five production lot options to produce and deploy the weapon system.
July 15, 2019
In case you missed it: “Mission Over Malmstrom” Open House

Malmstrom Air Force Base opened its gates to the public last weekend, welcoming approximately 13,000 members of Great Falls and surrounding communities to the 2019 “Mission Over Malmstrom” Open House held on July 13 and 14. The two-day event featured aerial acts, exhibits and guided tours which
July 15, 2019
Team Whiteman commemorates 30 year anniversary of B-2 test flight

This year, Whiteman AFB commemorates the 30th anniversary of the B-2 Spirit’s inaugural test flight on July 17, 1989.
July 11, 2019
All hands on deck: Airmen respond to unexpected B-52 landing

A B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, made an unexpected appearance on the RAF Mildenhall flightline June 17, 2019, after experiencing an in-flight emergency, but landed safely and no one was injured.The aircraft had been operating in the European theater in support of
July 9, 2019
Donovan stresses ‘Digital Air Force’s’ importance and necessity

As outlined in a July white paper, the Digital Air Force initiative encompasses comprehensive changes to how the force gathers, uses and shares data.
July 3, 2019
A Missileer in the skies

A presence of achievement fills the room, with walls covered in patches and awards of all sorts. Lt. Col. Chris Picinni, 90th Operation Support Squadron director of operations has led a 20-year career within the ICBM enterprise, but never thought he would be leading the charge in planning an airshow
July 3, 2019
Restoring B-1 readiness: Egress works around the clock

For the past 17 years, the B-1B Lancer has seen combat and has been referred to as a work horse.Subsequently, years of deployed operations, alongside recent maintenance findings, led the Air Force to decide on a safety stand-down for the aircraft.The stand-down is a temporary pause on flying
July 2, 2019
First virtual reality training in Air Force arrives at Keesler AFB

The 334th Training Squadron incorporated the first virtual reality training for airfield management students in the Air Force at Keesler Air Force Base, June 28, so they can get more of a “hands-on” learning experience.

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