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  • Air Force Scientific Advisory Board holds spring session at Barksdale

    Chief Scientist of the U.S. Air Force Dr. Mark Maybury and members of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board met at Barksdale Air Force Base April 7-10 for the Board's spring session. "As we in the Air Force begin to take a strategic look under the guise of the National Security Strategy and the

  • Strategic Command plans for unexpected, commander says

    The last thing Air Force Gen. C. Robert Kehler wants is to be caught by surprise.He is the point man for the U.S. nuclear arsenal as well as space, cyber, ballistic missile and other capabilities. As commander of U.S. Strategic Command, Kehler's job is to ensure U.S. deterrence remains so strong

  • Nuclear deterrence remains key STRATCOM mission, commander says

    Twenty-five years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, and with the United States and Russia committed to deep cuts in their already-reduced nuclear arsenals, some might be tempted to think U.S. Strategic Command's most important mission is fading into the history books.Maintaining a credible nuclear

  • First B-2 surpasses 7,000 flight hours

    Since the "Spirit of Florida" B-2 first arrived at Whiteman Air Force Base in July 1996, its stealthiness and massive firepower have been used in missions around the world. During its latest mission April 1, the aircraft and its crew celebrated a monumental milestone as it became the first B-2

  • Photo Essay: CSAF and CMSAF visit Barksdale Airmen

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody visited Barksdale AFB, April 2-3, reinforcing the importance of the command's mission of providing combat ready forces for nuclear deterrence and global strike operations.To view the slideshow click

  • Nuclear, missile operations squadron command board to convene

    The nuclear and missile operations squadron command board will convene June 17 to consider eligible officers for projected calendar year 2014 squadron command and chief of safety positions, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. Eligible officers may also be considered for recruiting and

  • CMSAF addresses current issues with Barksdale Airmen

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody visited the men and women of Barksdale Air Force Base April 2-3. The Chief got a first-hand glimpse into the day-to-day operations of Air Force Global Strike Command, Eighth Air Force, The Mighty Deuce and mission partners across the base. The 17th CMSAF

  • Airmen volunteer at veterans home

    Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base collaborated with volunteer groups from the local community to make the Missouri Veterans' Home's second annual Easter Egg Hunt and family celebration in Warrensburg, Mo., March 30 a success. The event was organized to boost morale among veterans and their

  • Honorary Commanders Program bridges gap between Warren, Cheyenne

    Civilian leaders from the Cheyenne community gathered March 19 in the Trail's End Club to be officially welcomed into the 90th Missile Wing Honorary Commanders Program."The Honorary Commanders Program is a program that matches a community leader with an Air Force commander in order to foster