A STEP above the rest

The Stripes for Exceptional Performers program allows Major Commands, Field Operating Agencies and Direct Reporting Unit commanders and senior Air Force officers with large enlisted populations a limited opportunity to promote enlisted members to staff sergeant or technical sergeant.The program was

Incentive pay for nuclear mission reaching Malmstrom

Airmen performing critical intercontinental ballistic missile-related duties and recently authorized to receive additional compensation are now seeing it in their paychecks, according to leadership here.Incentive pay for critical nuclear-related tasks went into effect Oct. 1, 2014. Most Airmen

B-2s fly over Tournament of Roses Parade, Rose Bowl

Security forces personnel influx to increase morale, readiness

The 90th Security Forces Group officially added another 37 Airmen after completion of their Unit Orientation Training, or Phase 1 training, December 23, 2014.The new personnel report directly to the 90th Missile Security Forces Squadron. Additional Airmen will arrive in the future for the rest of

Tuskegee Airmen visit Barksdale, honored at Duck Commander Independence Bowl

Two Tuskegee Airmen visited with Airmen here and were the guests of honor during the 2014 Duck Commander Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La., Dec. 27.During their visit to Barksdale, Homer Hogues and Calvin Spann spoke to aviators and maintainers about Barksdale's mission. At the 2014 Duck

Max Matlock becomes Barksdale's newest B-52 Crew Chief

Children's dreams know no boundaries. They may want to be a doctor, firefighter or even a pirate or ninja. As they grow older, however, their dreams become more realistic.Maxwell Matlock, 10, a child diagnosed with a life threating cancer, known as T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, dreams of

Mighty Deuce welcomed AFGSC leadership

Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, visited the 2nd Bomb Wing Dec. 15 to 17 to meet the Airmen who accomplish the mission of the Mighty Deuce.During the two-day tour, Airmen spoke to Wilson about their mission and how they contribute to the overall readiness of the

Veterans honored during wreath laying ceremony

A gentle breeze carried the smell of balsam and pine through the air at Rosehill Memorial Park Cemetery in Minot, North Dakota, as spectators huddled close to each other during a ceremony. The crowd is silent and solemn as they stand in a "u"shape around several ceremonial wreaths adorned with

Air Force Global Strike Command Security Forces get new rifle optics through FIP

Thanks to feedback given during the Air Force Global Strike Command Force Improvement Program, security forces Airmen in the command are receiving equipment that will make them more effective in the field.Soon, all AFGSC security forces units will have the M150 Rifle Combat Optic, which is a newer

AFGSC leadership visit 90th MW, 620th GCTS; see first-hand FIP upgrades

 Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson and Chief Master Sgt. Terry West, Air Force Global Strike Command commander and command chief, visited F.E. Warren Air Force Base Dec. 10-11 to chat with Airmen and see first-hand the changes put forth by the Force Improvement Program that was rolled-out earlier this