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  • Air Force improves nuclear force manpower levels

    The Air Force will increase nuclear force manning at Air Force Global Strike Command missile and bomber wings beginning this fall, officials announced Aug. 7.The Air Force will plus-up nuclear enterprise manning levels by hundreds of positions at select bases, with the first wave of Airmen expected

  • B-2 Spirits Conduct Routine Deployment to Andersen AFB

    Three B-2 Spirit aircraft from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 7, 2014, to conduct familiarization training activities in the Pacific region. This training deployment demonstrates continuing U.S. commitment to regular, global strategic bomber operations

  • AFGSC commander reiterates, encourages FIP changes at Malmstrom

    Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, visited Malmstrom Air Force Base Aug. 4 to 6 to interact with Airmen and see the overall mission. Focused on current Force Improvement Program initiative updates and to share his top priorities for the future of AFGSC, Wilson's

  • Birthday wishes from USSTRATCOM commander

    Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, sends a message to Air Force Global Strike Command on its fifth anniversary, Aug. 7, 2014."As Commander, United States Strategic Command, my number one priority is to detect, deter, and prevent strategic attacks against the United States and

  • From pup to Alpha

    This is the first in a three part series chronicling the journey of MWD handlers from technical training to kennel master.Military working dogs and their handlers share a strong bond of trust. They work side by side at home and abroad to ensure the safety of those they protect.Before handlers can

  • Rough Riders prepare for Red Button Run

    It started with ridicule from a certain late-night talk show comedian. During his rant, the comedian poked fun at the missile community, mocking morale issues and "not pushing this big, beautiful, shiny, jolly red button."Now, Airmen from the 91st Missile Wing are preparing to disprove all the

  • Civil Engineer wins Armed Forces Salute award

    The USO recognized a member of Team Whiteman for outstanding achievements during a ceremony July 25 at Mission's End.Staff Sgt. Cody Foreman, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron's NCO in charge of training for emergency management was presented with the USO Armed Forces Salute Award for the state of

  • Goodwin assumes command of 2 BW

    Col. Kristin Goodwin assumed command of the 2nd Bomb Wing during a change of command ceremony at Hoban Hall on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 1.As the new 2nd BW commander, Goodwin is responsible for providing B-52H Stratofortress aircraft, aircrew, and associated support personnel and

  • Helicopter operations group stands up Aug. 1

    The newly-formed 20th Air Force helicopter operations group plants its roots at F.E. Warren Air Force Base Aug. 1.The group assumes control of the helicopter squadrons across 20th Air Force sometime next year after it ends its provisional status, said Col. Dave Smith, the helicopter operations group