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  • AFGSC completes first New START bomber conversion

    Air Force Global Strike Command has begun the conversion of a portion of the B-52H bomber fleet from a nuclear to  a conventional only capability aircraft under the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START).The conversion of the first of 30 operational aircraft from across the command was

  • What it means to be a good wingman

    Being a good wingman may not always be an easy task. Sometimes, it requires people to go above and beyond what is normally asked of them. For Senior Airman Thaddeus Johnson, 341st Force Support Squadron customer support apprentice, a quick response and the will to go the extra mile in order to help

  • 69th Bomb Squadron practices for AFGSC

    Members of the 69th Bomb Squadron practice for Air Force Global Strike Challenge in the weapons system trainer at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 8, 2015. Global Strike Challenge is the world's premier bomber, intercontinental ballistic missile, helicopter and security forces competition. It is a

  • Team Minot Spouses learn about bomber mission

    Team Minot spouses were given an opportunity to learn about the bomber mission at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 9, 2015. The group was given tours of various base facilities such as the weapons system trainer and dock 7. During the tours, participants learned about weapons carried by the base's

  • The heat is on: Whiteman FSS teams compete in Iron Chef Challenge

    Six Airmen from the 509th Force Support Squadron (FSS) competed in the Global Strike Iron Chef Challenge Sept. 3, 2015, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The Global Strike Challenge is held annually to determine the best bomb and missile teams from all Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC)

  • B-2 deployment to Guam: Teamwork, Sorties, Success

    For nearly 30 days, Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, showcased the capabilities and mission effectiveness of the B-2 Spirit while deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.From Aug. 7 to Aug. 28, approximately 225 Airmen from the 509th Bomb Wing exercised their ability to conduct B-2

  • Wyoming Civil Air Patrol now part of Total Force

    When conducting missions for the Air Force as its official auxiliary, the Civil Air Patrol is included in the Air Force's definition of the total force after a recent decision by Air Force leadership. CAP has provided 74 years of support to emergency services, aerospace education and cadet

  • 20th Air Force Women's Leadership Symposium

    Diversity is an important component of the Air Force. No successful organization can operate by working as individuals. Goals and progress are achieved when individuals come together and work as one team. Airmen strive to make other Airmen better in order to propel the mission to new heights.