Air Force Releases Results of Ground Accident Investigation

Air Force officials announced the results of an up armored High Mobility Multi-Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) accident investigation today.The investigation looked into facts surrounding a Nov. 29, 2012 mishap in which four Airmen were injured when their HMMWV left the road and rolled over several

23rd BS aircrews drop unique munitions during night training missions

Two aircrews from the 23rd Bomb Squadron here successfully dropped a Cluster Bomb Unit-103 and two CBU-87B munitions during night training missions over the Nevada Test and Training Range Feb. 11.The squadron flew two B-52H Stratofortresses, each armed with a CBU-103 and CBU-87B to test their

Team Whiteman goes for gold in Hennessy trophy competition

Chief Hornback ready to turn the page

For many servicemembers, retirement is a time for reflection on their long careers.After 29 years of service, Chief Master Sgt. Brian Hornback looks back at his time at Air Force Global Strike Command with a smile on his face."I had the best job in the world," Hornback said. "I got to go out and fly

13th Bomb Squadron brings global strike capability to Red Flag

Gliding through the air like a phantom in the night, the B-2 Spirit evades enemy air defenses, finds its target, then unleashes its firepower only to slip away from the enemy as quietly as it came. During the years, Red Flag exercises have progressed from dog fight air-to-air combat training into

"I am Global Strike"

Air Force Secretary Outlines Plan to Address ‘Systemic Problems’

WAir Force Secretary Deborah Lee James today shared her observations from her visit with airmen across the ICBM community following revelations of a proficiency-test cheating scandal at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., last month.Speaking to an audience at the Center for Strategic and International

Crew chief writes new chapter in jet's historical legacy

From World War I to Vietnam, nose art was a common sight on many military aircraft. But as the bombers and fighters of the past were replaced with their stealthier cousins of today, nose art became less and less common. For more than half a century, the venerable B-52H Stratofortress continues that

AFGSC commander visits MAFB, promotes force improvement

The commander of Air Force Global Strike Command toured Minot Air Force Base, Feb. 3-7, meeting with Airmen of all ranks and familiarizing himself with the mission during his first visit since taking command in October of 2013.Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson and his wife, Nancy, arrived at Minot immediately

Malmstrom missile maintainers successfully install reentry system

Missile maintainers from the 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron successfully removed and installed a new reentry system at an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launch facility here. Staff Sgt. Damarr Jones, 341st MMXS missile maintenance team chief, led a five-person missile maintenance team that