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Oct. 12, 2012
Another year, another SELM test complete for the Mighty Ninety

Mighty Ninety Airmen conducted a Simulated Electronic Launch-Minuteman test, also known as a SELM here, Sept. 25-27.Air Force Global Strike Command conducts SELM tests twice yearly to evaluate the readiness of Minuteman III ICBM forces, in support of its mission to provide a safe, secure and
Oct. 12, 2012
Vehicle operators exemplify 'I am Air Force Energy' theme, encourage others to follow suit

Complying with the senior Air Force leadership's "Letter to Airmen" dated Sept. 28, is a task Warren's 90th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Operations section carries out while conducting their daily mission of providing vehicle support to Warren's Airmen."Our mission is to provide alert crews
Oct. 5, 2012
Barksdale Airmen selected for Presidential Support Team

Two Barksdale Airmen were recently selected to become the newest members of the Presidential Support Team that not only travel with Air Force One but with other VIP planes flying hundreds of missions per year.Air Force One is a Boeing 747 with 4,000 square feet of interior floor space. The "flying
Oct. 5, 2012
96 BS deploys to Guam

A large group of Airmen from the 96th Bomb Squadron deployed to Guam in support of the Air Force's continuous bomber presence in the pacific region Oct. 1. Barksdale is one of three Air Force Global Strike Command bases that supports the pacific bomber presence, including Minot AFB, N.D. and
Oct. 5, 2012
Warren raises awareness of domestic violence

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and members of the Mighty Ninety are working to shed light on the problem and offer assistance in reducing its occurrence.With more than 3,000 reported cases of domestic violence in 2011, Wyoming holds one of the highest rates in the country,
Sept. 28, 2012
Advanced meters to help AFGSC measure utilities

All five Air Force Global Strike Command bases are part of an Air Force wide program to add high-tech meters to measure electricity, gas, steam and water. Over the coming year, engineers will take the effort a step further by adding advanced meter reading system hardware and software. "The biggest
Sept. 28, 2012
American300 Tour brings wounded vets, stories of survival

The American300 Warrior Tours "Never Quit Series" returned to Malmstrom Air Force Base Sept. 25 and 26, bringing the inspiring stories of survival, resiliency and combat experiences of two former Marines.Robi Powers, American300 Warrior Tours founder, brought with him Salvador Gonzalez and Daniel
Sept. 28, 2012
Defense Science Board Permanent Task Force on Nuclear Weapons Surety reviews Warren's progress

At the request of the secretary of defense, the Defense Science Board Permanent Task Force on Nuclear Weapons Surety visited F. E. Warren as part of an independent and objective review of the Air Force Nuclear Enterprise from Sept. 19 to 21."The visit to F. E. Warren Air Force Base by the PTF,
Sept. 28, 2012
Former SAC commander dies

Retired Gen. Bennie L. Davis, former commander in chief of Strategic Air Command and director of the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff, with headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., died Sept. 23 in Georgetown, Texas. He was 84 years-old.Davis assumed his position as the SAC commander in
Sept. 27, 2012
Museum gets re-dedicated

The 8th Air Force Museum will be re-dedicated as the Barksdale Global Power Museum during a ceremony here Oct. 2. The idea for the re-dedication began in April when Air Force Global Strike Command officials and the history office decided to give the museum a new direction."The re-dedication will

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