Nuclear deterrence medal approved for total force Airmen

The Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal, approved May 27 by Secretary of the Air Force Deborah James, is among several incentives focused on attracting and retaining high-caliber Airmen in the nuclear mission, Air Force Personnel Center officials said May 30.The medal, intended to recognize

Force Improvement Program progresses to bomber community

Building upon the positive momentum of the ICBM Force Improvement Program, Air Force Global Strike Command is bringing the program to its bomber units. Five FIP teams will visit bomber units at Barksdale, Minot and Whiteman Air Force bases, where they are tasked with identifying any challenges

Air Force recommends four-star position for Global Strike Command

Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III continue to implement improvements to the Air Force's nuclear mission and increase support to the men and women who operate, maintain and support the nation's intercontinental ballistic missile force.Following visits to

40th HS flies two rescue missions over Memorial Day weekend, achieves 400 saves

A rescue helicopter crew from Malmstrom Air Force Base's 40th Helicopter Squadron flew two consecutive search and rescue missions May 25, leading to the successful recovery of two hikers from the Montana wilderness. The separate incidents are recorded as the squadron's 400th and 401st saves.The

AFGSC continues progress on Force Improvement Program initiatives

Air Force Global Strike Command is moving forward with a series of initiatives under its Force Improvement Program to change and improve the culture of the Airmen who perform the nuclear mission.Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson, AFGSC commander, is addressing wide-ranging changes recently proposed by FIP,

Special Mission Aviator: Jack of all trades

"To be in this career field, you have to want it."For Staff Sgt. Zachary Zilm, 54th Helicopter Squadron special missions aviator instructor, the thought of performing rescue missions was one of the biggest draws to this career field. Zilm, a native of Tucson, Arizona, joined the U. S. Air Force six

New Iron Airman Fitness Center opens

Developing leaders at Striker Stripe

A leadership conference geared toward developing some of Air Force Global Strike Command's most promising young noncommissioned officers concluded here May 15.The annual five-day conference, known as Striker Stripe, gathers a select few of AFGSC's highly capable Staff Sergeants and Technical

Seeking Help: Combating prescription drug abuse

Editor's Note: This feature is part of a 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs series on "Airmen seeking help".I felt nothing. I was just going through the motions day-in and day- out. It all changed once I found an escape. I looked forward to coming home every day and self-medicating until I passed out and

AFGSC Headquarters holds SAPR down day

Members of the Air Force Global Strike Command Headquarters staff came together today to focus on Sexual Assault Prevention and Response.Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson, AFGSC commander, opened the down day with an all-call, where he discussed recent meetings with the Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of