The force behind the bombers of Global Thunder 17

The 608th Strategic Operations Squadron and Task Force 204 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., provide the behind-the-scenes connectivity that support the nuclear bomber and reconnaissance generations for exercise Global Thunder 17.

Coalition airstrike demonstrates synergy among nations

The U.S.-led Coalition tasked with degrading and defeating Da’esh successfully executed a large scale, multinational strike on a weapons facility in Al Hadithah, Iraq, Oct. 31.

General Rand visits Andersen

U.S. Strategic Command welcomes Hyten as new commander

Gen. John E. Hyten assumed command of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) from Adm. Cecil D. Haney during a change of command ceremony here, Nov. 3.Hyten previously served as commander of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., from Aug. 2014 to Oct. 2016. While there, he

Security Forces, defending the protectors

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of four articles on the Security Forces Squadron mission here at Ellsworth.ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – A lone figure wearing a dark, midnight-blue beret stands guard at a gate. It’s rush hour at Ellsworth as personnel make their way to their jobs. As

2nd Bomb Wing supports Exercise Global Thunder

Global Thunder 17 is an annual U.S. Strategic Command-sponsored command post and field training exercise designed to provide training opportunities and to test and validate command, control and operational procedures. AFGSC supports U.S. Strategic Command's global strike and nuclear deterrence

Team Whiteman supports Global Thunder exercise

Members of Team Whiteman recently completed Global Thunder 17 (GT17), a U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) annual field training and battle staff exercise.

AETC, AFGSC partner for weapons system training

Three field training detachments, in support of Global Strike Command’s Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Program activated this year as part of Air Education and Training Command. The 982nd Training Group, under the 82nd Training Wing at Sheppard, recently stood up three FTDs at Minot Air Force

WWII bomber pilot awarded Silver Star

A World War II bomber pilot has finally been given his proper recognition for his actions during a bombing raid more than 70 years ago.Maj. William “Joe” Schneider was awarded the Silver Star during a ceremony here on Nov. 1 for his actions while commanding an 18-plane bombing raid on Feb. 23, 1945,

Global Thunder 17 evaluates operational readiness

Team Minot members participated in an annual exercise in support of the U.S. Strategic Command known as Global Thunder 17, Oct. 24 – 31.Global Thunder 17 is a command and control exercise designed to train Department of Defense forces and assess joint operational readiness across all mission