New training facility opens in Guernsey

Almost ten years of joint effort and cooperation culminated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Nuclear Security Tactics Training Center in Guernsey, Wyo., Dec. 13.The $4.2 million facility boasts 14,500 square feet of functional space for training classrooms and cadre offices, and has been

Volunteers provide joy to Cheyenne youth

Approximately 100 local children gathered in the Fall Hall Community Center Dec. 15 to take part in Operation Provide Joy. OPJ is annual holiday party organized by the Salvation Army and military volunteers from F. E. Warren. "The main purpose of this event is to help bring some cheer to kids who

20th Air Force command chief speaks at wreath-laying ceremony

Maintaining Communication

Air Force leaders issue holiday message

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy send the following holiday message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force:The holiday season is a perfect time to celebrate the many blessings that we enjoy in our

Jessey's Story: The last days of an Airman's best friend

Two months ago, I spent a lot of time with the Military Working Dogs at Minot AFB; learning about their mission, getting to know them and even allowing myself to overcome one of my greatest fears of being attacked by a dog during their training. I had established a connection, not only with the

Museum dedicates monument to heroes of Operation Linebacker II

The Barksdale Global Power Museum Association recognized the sacrifices of a special group of Vietnam veterans Saturday with the dedication of a memorial commemorating Operation Linebacker II.More than 150 veterans of Linebacker II attended the ceremony, sharing their stories and remembering their

Warren's newest Ceremonial Guardsmen graduate into base honor guard

Paying tribute to fallen veterans can be one of the most emotional things an Airman can perform.Ceremonial Guardsmen take it one step further by providing military honors to fallen veterans, and at F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., the honor guard graduated 28 members into the Ceremonial Guardsmen

B-52 Ready and waiting

B-52s in Operation Linebacker II helped bring North Vietnam to the peace table

Editor's Note: This is the final in a series of articles highlighting the B-52's involvement in the Vietnam Conflict up to Operation Linebacker II. The 40th Anniversary of Linebacker II takes place Dec. 18-29.When President Richard Nixon called for a halt to Operation Linebacker on Oct. 23, 1972, he