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  • Missile field defenders receive multi-cam uniforms

    Security forces Airmen across 20th Air Force began receiving the new Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern uniform Feb. 2, 2015.The OCP includes cold-weather gear, which provides seven levels of protection against the extreme conditions encountered at northern-tier bases, as well as new duty

  • Airmen in the field: UH-1N aircrew secure ICBM force

    Arriving at the squadron building before the sun has poked above the mountains in the distance, a crew of three begins preparations for a day of helicopter flying.Making calls to arrange refueling support and flight plans, the two pilots busily work to ensure the mission is able to take off on time.

  • Future missileers get immersion experience at F.E. Warren

    A group of approximately 20 cadets who are slated to enter the missile operations career field upon graduation this summer, visited F. E. Warren AFB Jan. 15-17 to learn about the mission and see it firsthand.The immersion trip was organized to introduce and welcome future missileers to the team and

  • It's time to 'own it'

    Members of Team Whiteman participated in a resiliency-focused down day at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Jan. 26, 2015.During several 509th Bomb Wing all calls, Brig. Gen. Glen D. VanHerck, 509th Bomb Wing commander, challenged members of Team Whiteman to evaluate ways to mitigate cases of suicide

  • Preflight checks for mission safety

    Master Sgt. Jordan Bunting, and Tech. Sgt. Scott Grubaugh, 54th Helicopter Squadron special mission aviators, conduct preflight checks on a UH-1N helicopter on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 21, 2015. Before flight, the crew conducted thorough checks of both the inside and outside of the aircraft

  • Chief Cody talks innovation with Barksdale Airmen

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody spoke with Barksdale's Airmen and leadership during an Airmen's Call and base visit here, Jan. 22-23.Cody, accompanied by his wife, retired Chief Master Sgt. Athena Cody, toured the base and talked to Airmen, discussing his priorities and his role as

  • MAPS, PREL achieve all work cages ready for duty

    All 17 of the 341st Missile Wing's guided missile maintenance platforms became available for field use Jan. 14, according to Lt. Col. John Briner, 341st Missile Operations Squadron commander. This feat is unprecedented in recent memory.The 100 percent availability here of the GMMP--commonly known as

  • 5 CES Airmen build refueling station

    Airmen from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron and the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron teamed up to build a new fuel station on Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota in January 2015.The idea first came about after the heavy equipment engineers began constantly running into difficulties whenever they

  • Ozark Inn prepares to bring home the Hennessy Award

    Each year, the Air Force presents the John L. Hennessy Award to recognize the team who best excels in food service.With the evaluation team coming to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., in early February, the 509th Force Support Squadron is in full swing preparing to bring the prestigious award home."We

  • First missileer Pathfinder reflects on experience

    Career development comes in many shapes and forms in the military, and for Capt. Jacob Lusson, Air Force Global Strike Command Manpower and Personnel, the Striker Pathfinder program has opened up an opportunity for him to learn in a fast-paced environment at the major command level.Lusson, a Phoenix