Air Force Global Strike Command vice commander earns two-star nomination

Photo Essay: Minot Hueys provide support anywhere, anytime

The mission of the 54th Helicopter Squadron is to ensure the integrity of the 91st Missile Wing's nuclear deterrence by providing immediate, flexible and effective combat helicopter support anywhere, anytime. Senior Airman Jesse Lopez spent an afternoon with 54th HS personnel to document their work

Enduring cultural change underpins Global Strike Command mission

Air Force Global Strike Command's top leader discussed the command's relevance and the need for cultural restoration at the Air Force First Sergeants Association Annual Professional Airmen's Conference July 27 in San Antonio, Texas. Lt. Gen. Jim Kowalski, Air Force Global Strike commander, discussed

Minuteman III destroyed during test launch

An unarmed operational test Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was destroyed by Vandenberg's Western Range officials at 3:06 a.m. PDT after launching from Launch Facility 04 here July 27.Air Force controllers detected a flight anomaly and terminated the flight for safety reasons. When

Air Force Chief of Staff visits Cheyenne

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and his wife Suzie spent July 22 and 23 meeting with area Airmen and the Cheyenne community to celebrate "The Daddy of 'Em All" here.During the visit, the general visited the 153rd Airlift Wing of the Wyoming Air National Guard and their active associate

Second-annual Global Strike Challenge underway

Teams from across Air Force Global Strike Command, as well as the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command and Air Combat Command, recently began competing in the second-annual Global Strike Challenge.Operations, maintenance and security forces teams from bomber and missile wings will compete

Global Strike Commander: 'Strike Now' with good ideas

The commander of Air Force Global Strike Command is offering a new way for Airmen to bring their good ideas directly to top leaders' attention: it's called 'Strike Now!'Lt. Gen. Jim Kowalski said Strike Now will allow the command's Airmen to "be able to tell us directly where improvements can be

Minot B-52 participates in the Royal International Air Tattoo

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of what is billed as the world's largest military air show, RAF Fairford turned over the airfield to the Royal International Air Tattoo July 16-17.Held at RAF Fairford 21 times since 1985, the Royal International Air Tattoo hosted more than 200 aircraft from 30

Minot Airman named tops in Air Force

An Air Force Global Strike Command technical sergeant was announced as one of the Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2011, here on July 13.Tech. Sgt. Bradley Williams, a vehicle operations supervisor for 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron, will be honored by Air Force Association

Whiteman completes record-setting surge

Active duty, Guard, Reserve and Department of Defense employees here completed a record-setting B-2 Spirit surge July 14 to ensure America's nuclear deterrence is ready at a moment's notice.The surge tested this Air Force Global Strike Command base's ability to hot-pit refuel the B-2 while