USAF helicopter conference attendees discuss future

Air Force Global Strike Command's Helicopter Operations Division hosted the World-Wide Helicopter Conference here Oct. 7-9 to discuss the current and future state of the Air Force's helicopter fleets.The conference promoted cross talk among the Air Force's helicopter forces, which are principally

Electrifying energy efforts at Minot AFB

Would you be surprised to learn that October is Energy Action Month? Most people would be and just as many would be surprised to find out reducing energy usage is one of the key goals for the Air Force. In fact, the goal to reduce energy consumption for fiscal year 2013 was set at 24 percent for the

B-2 Spirit soars over Royals vs. Orioles game

Global Strike Workshop delivers key planning strategies

Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen, along with representatives from the Air Staff, Pacific Air Forces and the Navy, participated in the Global Strike Workshop Oct. 6-10, here, to develop plans via a Joint Planning Group to deal with contingencies in the context of Unified Engagement.The workshop

Thirteen years later

Thirteen years, 19,000 missions in Afghanistan, 36,000 in Iraq - and now the last of the Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units are finally home.Among the returnees was three-time bronze star recipient, Master Sgt. John McCoy, 5th Bomb Wing EOD flight chief. Through his eyes, McCoy explains his

AF releases criteria for new service medal

 Air Force officials released nomination criteria for the new Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal, following Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James' May 27, 2014, authorization.The medal will be awarded to individuals for their direct support of nuclear deterrence operations."This

Teamwork with simulated launch ensures missile wing's success

Minot Air Force Base's 91st Missile Wing recently conducted a simulated electronic launch of the Minuteman III missile. The purpose of the SELM is to thoroughly test the weapon system ensuring a reliable, safe, secure and effective weapon system."SELM provides reliability data," said Capt. Daniel

625th STOS maintains strategic watch

Most Air Force missileers spend their days in secure facilities, deep under the earth's surface, entrusted with the nation's most powerful strategic weapons. But for those selected to operate with the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron, their domain ranges from three stories below the ground to

FIP provides new career path for missileers

Steps to implement the "3+3" operations tour construct for the missile combat crew officers at Malmstrom Air Force Base have begun to meet the Nov. 1, 2014 implementation date. It will affect all officers in the 13N - Nuclear and Missile Operations - career field.Under the new construct, missileers

Energy Action Month spotlights Airmen impacting operations

October is Energy Action Month throughout the federal government and in the Air Force, Energy Action Month is the centerpiece of the "I am Air Force Energy" campaign dedicated to educating Airmen on ways they can maximize their energy efficiency and mission effectiveness.The Air Force launched its