AFGSC kicks off third annual Global Strike Challenge

The third-annual Air Force Global Strike Command Technology and Innovation Symposium kicked off today at the Shreveport Convention Center in Shreveport, La.The symposium is part of the culmination of Global Strike Challenge, an annual event where the top security forces, maintainers, and missile and

Deputy SecDef visits Minot

The Deputy Secretary of Defense, Dr. Ashton B. Carter, visited Minot Air Force Base here Nov. 2.Carter came to Minot AFB to be briefed on the base's capabilities and to speak to the Airmen on base.During Carter's visit, he received briefings on B-52 and intercontinental ballistic missile readiness

U.S. Air Force Band of the West ensemble to Perform for Veterans & Airmen

The United States Air Force Band of the West's ensemble, Warhawk, will perform for veterans at the Northwest Louisiana War Veteran's Home Nov. 6. More than 65 residents will attend the performance, according to Ms. Frankie Canty, activities director for the home, located in Bossier City, La. "This

Command announces Global Strike Challenge scores

Air Force Global Strike Command announced the winners of the third-annual Global Strike Challenge during a score posting event here Nov. 7. The Total Force team of the 509th Bomb Wing and the 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., won the Fairchild Trophy for the Best Bomb Wing, while the

AFGSC commander visits Team Malmstrom

Lt. Gen. James Kowalski, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, visited Malmstrom Air Force Base to meet with Airmen serving in support of the nuclear deterrence mission on Oct. 28 to 30. Kowalski began his three-day visit with civic leaders of Montana including Great Falls Chamber Executive

On guard, through thick and thin

There is no greater mission the U.S. Air Force entrusts in its Airmen than the duty of safeguarding its nuclear-capable assets. For the security forces Airmen of the 91st Missile Wing at Minot Air Force Base, the responsibility of securing the wing's fleet of 150 Minuteman III Intercontinental

790th MSFS defenders take on the 10th annual Road Warrior Challenge

Life Extension Programs send missiles into the future

Fifty years ago, the first Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles were deployed to the missile fields in support of the strategic deterrence mission. Five decades later, these missiles are still in place, providing safe, secure and effective strategic nuclear deterrence.Since it first

From the Frontlines: Maj. Joel Purcell

"Our squadron's motto is 'Engineering Combat Power' and that's what we did," Maj. Joel Purcell, 777th Expeditionary Prime BEEF Squadron said recalling his deployment. "I was in charge of a detachment that designed, managed, constructed, and maintained facilities and infrastructure allowing combat

AFGSC enlisted all call