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  • Load competition showcases Airmen's perfectionism

    One way Air Force Global Strike Command shows the value of superior technical and weapons system expertise is through quarterly weapons load competitions.Airmen from Whiteman's 13th and 393rd Aircraft Maintenance Units competed in the first-quarter Load Crew of the Quarter competition April 12,

  • Air Force Global Strike Command cancels annual competition

    Air Force Global Strike Command's 2013 Global Strike Challenge competition has been canceled due to budget shortfalls."We regret cancelling Global Strike Challenge this year but we're committed to resuming in 2014," said Lt. Gen. James Kowalski, AFGSC commander. "Global Strike sustains our culture

  • 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