Barksdale Airmen participate in EUCOM exercise

A 2nd Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofortress aircrew conducted a long-range bomber mission from the United States to the U.S. European Command area of operations Sept. 17-18, where they participated in Exercise Immediate Response 2015.During the nonstop sortie, which lasted approximately 30 hours, the

Airfield lighting system building gets a face lift

The airfield lighting system building which supplies power to runway lighting is currently undergoing a series of improvements at Minot Air force Base, N.D., Sept. 17, 2015. The project, which began in late July, is slated for completion in July of 2016. The building is receiving new sewer systems,

Meet your 2015 Global Strike Challenge Bomber Operations Team

The Global Strike Challenge is the world's premier bomber, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile and security forces competition between units from Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command, Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Reserve Command and Air National Guard. Through competition and

Whiteman Airman recognized during outstanding Airman of the year ceremony

Every year, top 12 enlisted performers, Air Force-wide, are selected based on their job performance, leadership abilities and self-improvement activities.These Airmen are honored as one of the Outstanding Airman of the Year (OAY).Senior Airman Mason Meherg, 509th Comptroller Squadron financial

Trials and tribulations lead to triumph

On Aug. 16, 2011, an Airman was working with a group of U.S. Army Soldiers while deployed to Panjwaii, Afghanistan. At around seven that morning, the Airman's patrol came under fire. While defending themselves, the foot patrol proceeded into town to regroup with their main element.Before the patrol

Members of Team Whiteman keeping parts up to par

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