April 4, 2011 Barksdale utilizes energy conservation on and off duty Managing energy consumption and conserving natural resources continues to be a priority for the U.S. Air Force. Currently, Barksdale uses approximately $5 million in electric energy and approximately $2 million in natural gas energy annually. According to John McLaughlin, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron
April 4, 2011 Letter to the Airmen performing nuclear deterrence operations for the Air Force Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley and Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, Chief of the Staff of the Air Force, recently sent a letter to all Airmen performing nuclear deterrence operations for the Air Force.To read the letter, click HERE.
April 4, 2011 Global Strike hosts Commanders Conference Top leaders from Air Force Global Strike Command wings as well as civilian advisors gathered here recently to participate in the Spring 2011 Commanders Conference.Lt. Gen. Jim Kowalski, Global Strike Command commander, said commanders conferences are an opportunity for leaders "to meet face-to-face
March 26, 2011 Global Strike Command announces Outstanding Airmen of the Year Air Force Global Strike Command named its Outstanding Airmen of the Year at a banquet here March 24 during the annual Global Strike Command Commander's Conference. "This is an opportunity to recognize the caliber of Airmen serving throughout the command," said Chief Master Sgt. Brian Hornback,
March 25, 2011 Global Strike Command Chief Master Sergeant announced Adding to the excitement of the 2011 Commander's Conference, Chief Master Sgt. Brian Hornback was announced as the new Command Chief Master Sergeant for Air Force Global Strike Command during a luncheon March 23. Lt. Gen. Jim Kowalski also made the announcement from his Twitter account @AFGSC_CC
March 21, 2011 Global Strike Command announces annual award winners Air Force Global Strike Command honored the command's annual award winners during a banquet here March 10. Maj. Gen. (ret) Timothy McMahon, who retired in 2003 as commander of Twentieth Air Force at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., spoke to attendees about the culture of excellence in Air Force
March 21, 2011 Spirit of teamwork 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs and maintainers team up to prepare B-2 Stealth Bombers for a mission supporting Operation Odyssey Dawn March 19, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston)
March 21, 2011 Preparing for Odyssey Dawn Maintainers and crew chiefs at the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare B-2 Spirit stealth bombers for a mission in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn March 19, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston)
March 21, 2011 Global Strike Command supports Operation Odyssey Dawn Sometime after noon CDT today, three Air Force Global Strike Command B-2 Spirit bombers returned to home base after striking targets in support of the international response which is enforcing a no-fly zone over Libya.The B-2s landed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., after a more than 25-hour mission
March 18, 2011 Malmstrom Helicopter Squadron tests 24-hour operations Flight and maintenance crews have begun testing 24-hour operations at the 40th Helicopter Squadron here to determine its viability and establish best practices for decreasing airborne response times.The testing is slated to span nine months, with 40th HS crews conducting the first five months of