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Sept. 3, 2013
Former DJ finds pulse in the Air Force

When he was 8 years old, he would sit in his bedroom and act like Casey Kasem, radio personality and host of the American Top 40, using a tape recorder with a condenser microphone as an 8-track cassette tape or record played in the background.His aforementioned disc jockey career didn't get its
Aug. 27, 2013
Continuous bomber presence exemplifies Global Vigilance, Global Reach, Global Power

Barksdale aviators, maintainers and B-52H Stratofortress aircraft deployed to Andersen AFB, Guam, this week to demonstrate the United States' continued commitment to stability and security in the Asia-Pacific region.Air Force Global Strike Command's deployment of bombers to Andersen AFB not only
Aug. 26, 2013
Overcoming contingencies: 91st MW conducts natural disaster field training exercise

The 91st Missile Wing conducted a field training exercise here, Aug. 20, to evaluate and validate the integration and response of emergency management, security forces, fire department, medical and missile field operations during a natural-disaster situation. The exercise was conducted at one of
Aug. 21, 2013
AF announces PT test enhancements to start Oct. 1

Air Force senior leadership announced enhancements to the Air Force's Physical Fitness Assessment program, to be implemented Oct. 1. In a letter to Airmen Aug. 20, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III explained the results of the comprehensive review, highlighting the strength of the
Aug. 19, 2013
Acting SecAF visits Warren; tours missile field, talks to Airmen about budgets, sexual assault

Explaining the impacts of sequestration, furloughs and budget restraints, as well as the concerns of sexual assaults in the military, was the focus of Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning, during a trip away from Washington, D.C., to visit Airmen since he began serving in the position.
Aug. 19, 2013
Acting SECAF visits Whiteman Warriors

Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning visited Whiteman Air Force Base Aug. 15 to meet with Airmen and get an in-depth look at the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber mission. Fanning first stopped at a B-2 dock to talk to the pilots, crew chiefs, specialists and weapons loaders responsible for making
Aug. 15, 2013
Former CMSAF Gaylor shares wisdom with Team Whiteman

Former Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Robert Gaylor took time Aug. 7- 8 to talk with Whiteman Airmen and get a first-hand look at the B-2 Spirit mission.Gaylor, who served as the fifth CMSAF from 1977 to 1979, said getting out and talking to today's Airmen is his version of paying back all the
Aug. 14, 2013
Acting SecAF talks sequestration, sexual assault, AF future

More than 700 Airmen gathered at Hoban Hall during a visit from the Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning, Aug. 14. It was Fanning's first visit to the base where Airmen were given an opportunity to share their mission with the Secretary and hear firsthand his thoughts on issues facing the
Aug. 13, 2013
341st Missile Wing receives unsatisfactory rating in inspection

The Air Force Global Strike Command Inspector General team visited Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., Aug. 5-13 to evaluate the 341st Missile Wing's ability to execute operations while complying with nuclear surety standards. The 341 MW received an 'unsatisfactory' rating after making tactical-level
Aug. 9, 2013
Global Strike team nominated for Citation of Honor

Air Force Global Strike Command's Bomber Nuclear Guidance Transformation Team has been nominated to compete at the Air Force level for the Air Force Association Aerospace Award, Citation of Honor.The Citation of Honor is presented for the most outstanding contribution to national defense

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