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  • Military construction moving forward at Minot

    During the January Minot Military Affairs Committee luncheon, more than 50 Air Force Global Strike Command and Team Minot Airmen, along with members of the local City of Minot community gathered to hear about the military construction program here.Lt. Col. Matthew Jefson, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron

  • Whiteman Airman recognized with Chief's Choice Award

    Airman 1st Class Katherine Althoff, 509th Communications Squadron base content manager, was recognized in January for her on and off-duty accomplishments when she was awarded with the Chief's Choice Award.The monthly award, selected by the Whiteman Chief's Group, recognizes E-5s and below who

  • Global Strike mission continues during Winter storm

    While Americans face hazardous road conditions and closures this week with a major winter storm blowing across the heart of the country, it is wintertime business as usual at most Air Force Global Strike Command bases, officials said.The command's responsibility for northern bases, which serve both

  • AFGSC commander visits Team Whiteman

    Air Force Global Strike Command's new top leader highlighted the importance of the nuclear deterrence and global strike mission, during a visit here, Jan 21.Lt. Gen. Jim Kowalski emphasized the special trust and responsibility the command has as stewards of the Air Force's strategic forces."Nuclear

  • New commander pledges 'best leadership, guidance' possible

    To The Men and Women of Air Force Global Strike Command,It is my honor to serve as your commander and continue the important work of this command. It was humbling to take the reins from Global Strike's first commander, Lt. Gen. Klotz. The Air Force loses a wealth of experience and dedicated

  • One of Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen visits Malmstrom

    Staff Sgt. Ryan Pfeifer, from the 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., and one of the Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen recognized for his superior leadership, job performance, community involvement and personal achievements, visited Malmstrom Jan. 13. The purpose of

  • Commander says headquarters job is to make wings successful

    Air Force Global Strike Command's new top leader addressed his headquarters staff Jan. 12, less than a week after taking command. His message: the headquarters is responsible for ensuring the success of its subordinate units.Lt. Gen. Jim Kowalski visited each of the command's installations Jan.

  • Air Force Global Strike Command names top stories of 2010

    Air Force Global Strike Command recently named the top five stories published within the Command for 2010.The command chose stories based on importance to Global Strike Command during its inaugural year. Judges evaluated the stories based on how important the topic was and how well the story

  • Minot Airman honored during memorial service

    A memorial service was held in honor of Airman 1st Class Steven C. Crawford, a conventional maintenance crew member from the 5th Munitions Squadron, at the Northern Lights Chapel here Jan. 18.More than 100 family, friends and fellow servicemembers gathered for the service to remember and celebrate

  • Minot Airmen provide school supplies to Iraqi children

    Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen deployed from Minot's 5th Munitions Squadron to Tallil Air Base, Iraq, recently handed out school supplies and toys to more than 70 children at Ur Elementary School, located in a small village near the base.The seven airmen assigned to the Tallil Echelon Above