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  • It's getting hot in here

    Firefighters from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron participate in a controlled burn exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. The fire training facility provides realistic training for the fire fighters with controlled flames emanating from specific areas of the building, and can be used in any type of

  • B-2s arrive at RAF Fairford to train, exercise capability

    Two B-2 Spirit flew to the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) area of operations June 8 to train and integrate with U.S. and allied military forces in the region.During this short-term deployment, the multi-role heavy bombers will conduct training flights in the USEUCOM area of operations, providing

  • Eighth Air Force honors D-Day and 'The Greatest Generation'

    On June 6, 1944 more than 11,000 aircraft, including strategic heavy bombers and fighters from the Eighth Air Force, played a key role in D-Day, supporting Allied troops as they stormed the beaches at Normandy, gaining a foothold in German-occupied Western Europe that would gradually expand and lead

  • Barksdale's "Team Aerospace" is the best of the best

    The "Team Aerospace" award was recently handed to the 2nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron here, recognizing the squadron as the best of the best in the Air Force.The 20 bullet nomination documented numerous contributions of the 2nd AMDS, helping them win the award at not just Air Force Global Strike

  • Secretary of the Air Force visits Team Whiteman

    The Secretary of the Air Force interacted with Airmen and shared her top priorities for the future of the Air Force during her first visit to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 29, 2014.The 23rd Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited Team Whiteman to learn about the B-2 and overall

  • Strategic bombers deploy to Europe to train, exercise capabilities

    Three B-52 Stratofortresses flew to the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) area of operations today to train and integrate with U.S. and allied military forces in the region.During this short-term deployment, the multi-role heavy bombers will conduct training flights in the USEUCOM area of operations,

  • 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