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

Missile chefs part of FSS

Twentieth Air Force missile chefs, formerly belonging to ICBM wings' missile squadrons, became force support squadron personnel Feb. 3.A 20th AF study on missile field operations found food operations could be improved, resulting in the migration of missile chefs from missile squadrons to force

B-2 Spirit conquers night ops

A B-2 Spirit from the 13th Bomb Squadron, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., banks over the flightline at Nellis AFB, Nev., during a Red Flag 14-1 night training mission Jan. 29, 2014. The B-2 is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. The 13 BS is participating

Training key to missileer readiness

Pulling 24-hour alerts across the 341st Missile Wing's 13,800-square mile missile complex is an around-the-clock responsibility for the missileers here who support the Air Force's nuclear deterrence and assurance mission at the wing's 15 launch control centers and missile alert facilities.If the