AFGSC strengthens ties with community

Barksdale AFB mourns fallen EOD hero

Team Barksdale members gathered to mourn the loss of Senior Airman Bryan Bell, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance technician, Jan. 20 in Chapel 2 at Barksdale Air Force Base, la.Bell, 23, a native of Erie, Pa., was killed in action Jan. 5 by an improvised explosive device while

General’s son follows in father’s footsteps

When he walked across the stage more than 25 years ago he had no idea he would be the guest speaker at his son's graduation from the very same program. Brig. Gen. Robert Rego, a career space and missile officer, recognized 28 graduates here Jan. 12 from the 392nd Training Squadron missile officers'

Air Force Safety Center survey helps AFGSC identify and reduce safety risks

For Air Force Global Strike Command, ensuring safety in all things - large and small - is a priority.Now, the AFGSC Safety Directorate's Human Factors Safety Division is using an Air Force survey tool to help identify safety issues throughout the command, and bring about change where it is

Resolve to be resilient

With the beginning of a new year, people may be faced with an ever increasing number of challenges which could impact how they make it through 2012 and beyond. As the economy continues struggling, the military faces two major challenges -- corporate downsizing and the end of the war in Iraq.The

Environmental assessment public scoping meetings held throughout Wyoming

An environmental assessment team visited three Wyoming locations last week to address potential environmental effects associated with the proposed silo elimination activities at F. E. Warren AFB. Public scoping meetings were held in Cheyenne, Torrington and Chugwater, Wyo. The meetings' focus was to

Three Team Malmstrom members earn Bronze Star Medal

Maj. Gen. C. Donald Alston, 20th Air Force commander, awarded the Bronze Star Medal to three members of Team Malmstrom Jan. 12. Lt. Col. William Wade Jr., 341st Mission Support Group vice commander; Capt. Brian Rutt, 341st Security Support Squadron operations officer; and Chief Master Sgt. Kyle

Alston, Brual speak about resiliency

Maj. Gen. C. Donald Alston, 20th Air Force commander, was the guest speaker during the All Call held at the Maintenance Group 3-Bay Hangar, Jan. 13. Alston wanted to bring awareness to the challenges that members of Team Malmstrom face, and the importance of being resilient even in times of

Green Flag trains Airmen, Soldiers

Around 225 personnel and 15 F-15E Strike Eagles from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, were at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., from Jan. 12 to 28 participating in Green Flag. The training exercise helps Airmen from different career fields work together to prepare for deployments in combat

Minot's compassionate servant

A 5th Maintenance Group key spouse mentor received the Joan Orr Spouse of the Year award for her efforts in base and community activities and voluntary service."I'm honored to be receiving this award," said Stephanie Ballard, 5th MXG key spouse mentor. "This summer we experienced a terrible time in