Whiteman weather officer wins Air Force-level award

A flight commander with the 509th Operations Support Squadron was recently named the 2014 Air Force Weather Field Grade Officer of the Year.With this award, Maj. Robert Davenport was recognized as the most outstanding individual in conducting any aspect of weather operations or staff weather

Ramsey assumes command of 576th Flight Test Squadron

Col. Craig Ramsey assumed command of Air Force Global Strike Command's 576th Flight Test Squadron, the only U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile test launch squadron, during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, June 26."I am honored to be entrusted with the

Teamwork is key for Northern Edge

Five B-52H Stratofortresses from the 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, headed to Alaska June 22 to participate in Exercise Northern Edge 2015.Northern Edge is a joint training exercise involving all military branches and prepares joint forces to respond to crises in the

Global Strike bombers conclude European deployment

Air Force Global Strike Command deployed bombers to the European area of operations for more than two weeks to work with the United States' allies and partners in various exercises and training missions.Three B-52H Stratofortresses from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, two B-2 Spirits from

AFGSC commander visits deployed forces

The wonders of a B-52

For more than 50 years the B-52H Stratofortress has served as the backbone of the United States' strategic bomber force. The B-52 is capable of dropping or launching the widest array of weapons in the U.S. inventory, including gravity bombs, cluster bombs, precision guided missiles and joint direct

SECAF visits deployed bombers

Malmstrom chaplain named Air Force's CGO Chaplain of Year

The Air Force chaplain is the spiritual leader of the force. They, like many others, face dangers and hardships during deployments and at home stations that very few Airmen could face alone. Chaplains play a vital role in the spiritual resiliency pillar of Comprehensive Airman Fitness and are the

Operation Arc Light marked first time in combat for B-52

Fifty years ago, the B-52 entered combat for the first time as part of Operation Arc Light in Vietnam, which was the culmination of several years of planning and preparation.Strategic Air Command had always harbored a residual conventional capability with its bombers, but it was not until the early

Aircraft Maintenance Training

Members of the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron listen to instructions from senior maintenance Airmen on the flight line at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 11. 5th AMXS Airmen train extensively to ensure they fully comprehend how to complete the mission. In addition to verbal and hands-on