B-52 played major role in Operations Freedom Train and Linebacker I

Editor's Note: This is the third 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.In early 1972, American intelligence agencies provided President Richard Nixon and his

Dropping Tones - the Combat Evaluation Group and Combat Sky Spot in Vietnam

Editor's Note: This is the second 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.An FB-111, tail number 67-7194, flies 50,000 feet over the target. The charted path,

ARC LIGHT marked beginning of B-52 involvement in Vietnam

Editor's Note: This is the first 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.By 1972, the war in Vietnam had persisted for more than eight years, characterized by a

Historic Anniversary

Driving 'Full Throttle' into Global Strike Command

The American300 'Full Throttle' tour is headed to Minot  Air Force Base, to talk about driving in the dirt, coping with adversity and achieving your goals, in support of Air Force Global Strike Command's resiliency initiative to strengthen the human weapon system."This tour features some of the best

NCO earns Bronze Star

An Airman with the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron was presented the Bronze Star for meritorious service at a ceremony here Nov. 20.Tech. Sgt. James Hoskins, 509th LRS quality assurance inspector, was presented the award by Brig. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, 509th Bomb Wing commander. "For what it

CSAF, CMSAF visit Malmstrom AFB

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Roy visited Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., Nov. 19 and 20 to meet with Airmen and see the base's nuclear deterrence mission.Welsh and Roy spoke at an Airman's Call where they emphasized that Airmen,

CSAF, CMSAF agree with Minot's motto..."Only the Best Come North"

Warbirds and Rough Riders at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., reaffirmed why "Only the Best Come North," during a visit by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Roy here Nov. 20 and 21.As part of Welsh's first visit as chief of staff to the Air

Global Strike Command welcomes Czech delegation, photo exhibit

Members of Air Force Global Strike Command, the 307th Bomb Wing and the Shreveport, La. community welcomed the Minister of Defense and a delegation from the Czech Republic here, Nov. 21.While here, the delegation met with leaders and presented a special photo exhibit now on display at the Barksdale

CSAF, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force visit Warren members

Members of 20th Air Force and the "Mighty Ninety" 90th Missile Wing welcomed the Air Force chief of staff and chief master sergeant of the Air Force, Nov. 18 and 19, to F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., showcasing the nuclear deterrence mission.Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. James Roy