Machines make history, people make heritage

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Making a mark on the world is a dream for many people, a goal to be remembered by future generations for the things they had accomplished.While some have made their mark on history by inventing machines such as cars or planes, others make their mark through

Integrated Response Training

Government, military leaders testify before Congress on nuclear deterrent modernization plans

Gen. Robin Rand, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command; Frank Klotz, administrator for the National Nuclear Security Administration; Robert Scher, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans and Capabilities; and Adm. Cecil Haney, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, testified July 14

Helo pilots reunite at Malmstrom

More than 130 veterans and their families from the United States Air Force Helicopter Pilot Association visited Malmstrom July 14 for a luncheon at Sun Plaza Park.While visiting Montana, the group also traveled to Glacier National Park, the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Ryan Dam, and the

20th AF Commander broadens Airmen’s horizon

Recently, missileers from across the 20th Air Force accompanied the 20th Air Force commander on the Airborne National Command Post to witness the national impact of the ICBM mission.  Also known as the Looking Glass, the Airborne National Command Post is always prepared to assume responsibility for

Heat of the moment

The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department performed a BUFF burn training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 8, 2016. The fire department trains like this regularly to maintain readiness. The fire protection flights goal is to protect MAFB’s people, property and the environment from

Train like you fight

Defenders from the 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron participated in annual tactical training at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 23, 2016. Training stations allowed SF members to practice small unit combat tactics, employ inert smoke grenades and perform casualty care and evacuation. These

Engine management Airmen give BUFFs wings

Commentary - Recruiting experience

Recently, I surpassed one year of service to the United States Air Force. Wow. Five years ago I would have never guessed I would be sitting in North Dakota wearing military camouflage and photographing the Air Force mission. Joining the military was something that was always in the back of my mind

AFGSC selects Barksdale pilot for distinguished Pathfinder internship

Elevating an Air Force career to the next level can be accomplished in many ways. For one successful Barksdale Airman, the path to future success just got even brighter.Air Force Global Strike Command has selected Capt. Shane Praiswater, 2nd Operations Support Squadron wing weapons officer, for its