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  • Whiteman Air Force Base exercise increases Airmen's response, readiness

    While the unpredictable shootings of the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre and the 2009 Fort Hood, Texas, mass shooting grew from a security threat to a tragedy, many were left wondering how they could have responded.To help Whiteman Airmen prepare for real-world active shooter threats in a workplace

  • Nuclear deterrence fundamental to national security

    Lt. Gen. Jim Kowalski, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, visited Maxwell Air Force Base Feb. 15 to discuss the command's mission and its significance to Air Force operations. Students from the Air War College, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, and Air Command and Staff College

  • F.E. Warren AFB stands against teen dating violence

    "A quarter of high school girls have been a victim of physical or emotional abuse," said Master Sgt. Maria Nave, 90th Missile Wing Equal Opportunity Office, to a gathering at the base library Feb. 22. The event marked National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month and was sponsored by

  • Navy SEALs visit 90th Missile Wing

    Members of the Navy Sea, Air and Land teams and Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen spent the day sharing their experiences with F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo., Airmen Feb. 28.The visit was organized by the Cheyenne Military Affairs Committee to coincide with the release of the movie, "Act of Valor,"

  • Minuteman III test launch delayed

    The launch of an unarmed operational test Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile at Vandenberg AFB, Calif., has been postponed.The test launch is delayed in order to replace a test-unique tracking component used only on test missiles. The test-unique tracking component monitors missile

  • New technology advances defense, protects F.E. Warren Airmen

    The 90th Missile Wing's robust deterrence mission added another weapon to its arsenal Feb. 17 - the Remote Targeting Engagement System.The RTES is made up of several parts, including six separate M-240 machine guns, controlled remotely from command consoles. The weapons are contained in up-armored

  • Minot AFB leads as stewards of energy conservation

    On a cold day at Minot AFB, N.D., it's not uncommon to see someone run for shelter indoors where it's nice and comfortable. Thanks to the electricity and natural gas flowing into buildings, people can take a break from the cold winter weather. in a cold climate, like North Dakota, it takes a great

  • Secretary of Defense visits Barksdale, praises AFGSC Airmen

    The nation's top military advisor visited Team Barksdale Friday, getting a first-hand look at the Air Force's strategic deterrence capabilities.With more than 300 people in attendance, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta began his visit with a town-hall meeting, stressing the importance of Barksdale

  • Housing privatization takes effect in March

    Beginning in March, F.E. Warren Air Force Base housing will be operated by Balfour Beatty Communities, leaving little time for Warren members living in base housing to sign their lease.While a majority of those living in base housing have participated in lease signings held by BBC, there are still