Aug. 16, 2024 Sentinel: The History of the DAF Modernizing the Backbone of America’s National Security The U.S. Air Force is replacing the 54-year-old LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBM weapon system with the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM. Upgrading to Sentinel ICBMs ensures the land-based leg of America's Nuclear Triad remains safe, secure & effective.
Aug. 15, 2024 2nd Bomb Wing Completes Interagency RTF Exercise Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing and other first responders practiced responding to a simulated aircraft crash involving a nuclear asset during a Response Task Force exercise on Aug 13, 2024.
Aug. 15, 2024 U.S. STRATCOM commander addresses challenges and mission readiness with Team Kirtland In a commander’s all-call July 17 at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, commander of the United States Strategic Command, addressed a variety of topics, emphasizing the importance of readiness in today’s complex global security environment.
Aug. 14, 2024 Historical profile: AFGSC’s modernization keeps U.S. safe with 24/7 global presence While every command has a proud history and heritage, Air Force Global Strike Command’s legacy - and the medical professionals who have supported its mission - has been of special consequence to the defense of the United States.
Aug. 12, 2024 US Air Force demonstrates low-cost capability to defeat surface vessels from the air The AFRL Munitions Directorate at Eglin AFB operates an ongoing Maritime Weapon Program in partnership with the U.S. Navy to develop anti-ship lethality with air-launched weapons.
Aug. 9, 2024 CSAF, CMSAF visit Kirtland AFB The senior leaders witnessed the Kirtland AFB mission firsthand and met the team members who maintain global deterrence.
Aug. 9, 2024 Can one size fit all? Edwards demonstrates new modular pylon on B-1B Lancer The 412th Test Wing recently tested a new weapons pylon that could remove traditional weapon constraints. Known as the Load Adaptable Modular Pylon, the equipment recently flew attached to a B-1B Lancer test aircraft with the 419th Flight Test Squadron.
Aug. 8, 2024 Robotic Processes Automation Roadshow visits Minot AFB Minot AFB hosted its first Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Roadshow for Airmen August 6-9. During the four-day training, Airmen were given a crash course on automation technology. The purpose of the roadshow was to encourage Airmen to think critically about what improvements can be made in their
Aug. 8, 2024 The 509th Bomb Wing Executes Agile Combat Employment Training More than 100 Airmen & DOD civilians from the 509th BW rapidly boarded a C-17 Globemaster III & departed from Whiteman AFB for a Field Training Exercise at Ft. Smith, Arkansas, to help train Airmen on Agile Combat Employment concepts, with support from the Arkansas National Guard.
Aug. 7, 2024 AFGSC Celebrates 15th Anniversary Today AFGSC celebrates 15 years of being the Cornerstone of America’s Defense! Thank you to the Striker Airmen who make our mission possible by being ALWAYS ready to provide long-range precision strike… Anytime & anywhere!