FIP update: Maintainers, defenders, helos and more to get funding

As a direct result of Air Force Global Strike Command's Force Improvement Program, funding for new equipment purchases and other initiatives have been greenlit for the F.E. Warren Air Force Base mission.FIP is an aggressive, grass-roots feedback program designed to quickly provide senior Air Force

AFGSC holds first ARC focus day

Air Force Global Strike Command hosted its first Air Reserve Component focus day here, Aug. 26 and 27.The ARC is comprised of the Air Force Reserve Command and Air National Guard, and it complements the Air Force's active duty capabilities. In a time marked by shrinking budgets, AFGSC is

AFGSC Security Forces to field new camo, gear

Security Forces Airmen at three Air Force Global Strike Command bases, as well as those in the 620th Ground Combat Training Squadron serving at Camp Guernsey, Wyoming, will soon be fielding new personal gear and sporting a new camouflage pattern uniform.The need for the new equipment and camouflage

96th BS deploys in 10th year of bomber presence campaign

Barksdale pilots, aircrew, maintainers and B-52H Stratofortresses deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, this week continuing their commitment to the Asia-Pacific's stability and security.Air Force Global Strike Command's deployment of long-range heavy bombers to Andersen AFB, demonstrates the

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel's Message to the Force on Suicide Prevention Month

To the men and women of the Department of Defense:Preventing military suicide is one of DoD's highest priorities, and something I'm personally committed to as secretary of defense. As we observe Suicide Prevention Month, we must rededicate ourselves to actively working not only every month, but

2014 Global Strike Challenge

Nuclear deterrence: The silent sentinel

Global conflict and instability have always been a part of human history, and America's nuclear forces serve as the nation's ultimate form of deterrence in a world where global engagements are becoming increasingly complex.It has been almost 70 years since the last nuclear weapon was detonated

NDI: They see what you can't

The non-destructive inspection laboratory flight at Minot Air Force Base operates 24 hours a day to guarantee no defects in Minot's aircraft fleet are overlooked. Deficiencies within aerospace weapon systems and equipment are detected using a variety of assessments.Shooting X-rays, performing

B-2 Spirits depart Andersen AFB following routine deployment

Three U.S. B-2 Spirits redeployed to the continental United States following a deployment to Andersen AFB, Guam as part of U.S. Pacific Command's continuous bomber presence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region. The strategic bombers, and approximately 200 support Airmen assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing at

Trading places: Minot chosen as test base for ICBM operations mods

In order to implement new initiatives stemming from the Force Improvement Program, Minot Air Force Base was chosen as the test bed for two modifications currently underway within the missile community. To include F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming and Malmstrom AFB, Montana in the test phase, Task Force 214