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June 28, 2017
AF meets New START requirements

The Air Force met its New START requirements nine months ahead of schedule on Friday, June 2, 2017, when the last of 50 Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) was removed from the final launch facility located in the F. E. Warren Air Force Base missile complex, Wyoming. This
June 28, 2017
Healing from invisible wounds: The other side of the story

Chanda D’Angelo was in a frenzy; she quickly washed all the clothes in her home, zoomed the vacuum across every floor, wiped down every surface, cleaned out the refrigerator and stove and scrubbed the windows and mirrors until they were spotless. Exhausted, she had just enough time to get her hair
June 28, 2017
Sortie streak launches 23rd BS into the next 100 years

Carrying out vital missions for over 100 years, the 23rd Bomb Squadron and the associated aircraft maintenance units continue to play a critical role in delivering combat airpower.
June 27, 2017
Preserve, display, educate: repairing the Titan I for SDASM

The Martin Marietta HGM-25A Titan I missile residing in Dock 43 at Ellsworth underwent repairs June 22 in preparation for future display at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum.
June 27, 2017
25th anniversary of 4th ACCS deactivation memorialized with bench dedication

More than 50 members of the 4th Airborne Command Control Squadron held an anniversary reunion and memorial dedication at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum June 24. A granite bench designed by the reunion coordinator was a key part of the reunion, making the 25th anniversary of the unit’s
June 26, 2017
U.S., NATO Conclude Saber Strike 17 Exercise

About 11,000 U.S. and NATO service members from 20 countries concluded the Saber Strike 17 exercise here recently.
June 23, 2017
90th MW welcomes new commander, Col. Stacy Huser

Mighty Ninety Airmen gathered in formation June 23 on the Argonne Parade Field to conduct a change of command ceremony here to welcome the 90th Missile Wing's new commander, Col. Stacy Huser. Huser earned her commission through the Air Force Officer Training School in 1996. She has served as a space
June 22, 2017
PTSD treatment confronts the trauma behind the disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder is considered one of the “signature wounds” of the current conflicts in the Middle East. But many people may not know that there are highly effective treatments for this invisible wound being deployed at Air Force hospitals and clinics today. It’s normal to feel
June 20, 2017
Air Force Global Strike Challenge kicks off at Barksdale

Four Airmen assigned to the 2nd Munitions Cruise Missile Maintenance Flight took part in the first event of the Air Force Global Strike Challenge at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, June 12, 2017.
June 20, 2017
MAFB selected for Task Force True North initiative

Minot Air Force Base was recently selected as a beta test installation for Task Force True North, an initiative that strives to promote Airmen resiliency by using a more proactive approach to provide mental health within units.“We are looking for ways to enhance Airmen well-being and resiliency and

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