40th HS members endure critical SERE training

Every member of the U.S. Armed Forces must know how to survive in any environment - enemy or allied territory - should their aircraft go down. Since 1973, the 40th Helicopter Squadron at Malmstrom Air Force Base has saved more than 400 lives and accumulated more than 135,000 accident-free flying

Airmen work swings to sustain mission at RAF Fairford

FIP: The little things count

It's the little things that count - even a shower curtain.As a result of Air Force Global Strike Command's Force Improvement Program, items are already making their way to Malmstrom's 13,800-square-mile missile complex. For security forces, chefs and missileers who post to the field for four days

B-52s, B-2 execute refuel over UK

Hammer time: B-2, B-52 aircrews evaluate combat capability during ACC evaluation

Several Air Force Global Strike Command B-52H Stratofortresses and B-2 Spirits recently participated in an Air Combat Command evaluation involving the use of live cruise missiles and precision guided munitions."The Air-to-Ground Weapon System Evaluation Program, also known as 'Combat Hammer,' allows

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

Whiteman Airmen take part in "Convoy of Hope"