Air Force Secretary lauds F.E. Warren airmen during holiday visit

The Secretary of the Air Force visited with Warren Airmen here Dec. 23 to recognize Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen who carry out the nuclear deterrence mission. "We have missile crews and Airmen standing alert over the holidays, and we want them to know their leaders appreciate the

U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons visit Barksdale AFB

Falcons coach fires up home crowd for Independence Bowl

The term "home team" will have special meaning to the Airmen of Air Force Global Strike Command when two of the nation's top college football ground attacks take the field in nearby Shreveport for the Independence Bowl Dec. 27.The United States Air Force Academy Falcons with the nation's second best

5th MDG recognizes work dedication

With so many Personnel Reliability Program Airmen arriving here to join Air Force Global Strike Command's mission of nuclear deterrence, it is important to realize the hard work the 5th Medical Group personnel perform to ensure these Airmen are certified and ready to accomplish their duties.As one

Malmstrom wing commander selected for promotion to brigadier general

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced Dec. 14 that the President has made nominations for 41 colonels to be promoted to the rank of brigadier general. Among those nominated is Col. Anthony J. Cotton, current 341st Missile Wing commander.As the commander, Colonel Cotton is responsible for

Malmstrom first sergeants organize successful Operation Holiday Cheer

The Malmstrom first sergeants came together to organize another five-week campaign of fun events for Air Force Global Strike Command team members stationed here that made up this year's Operation Holiday Cheer program. Introduced last year and drawing huge numbers of participants, this year's events

New breezeway a family affair

Airmen and their families no longer have to brave sub-zero temperatures when walking between the Base Exchange and Commissary, after a new breezeway connecting the two buildings officially opened here on a cold and windy day Dec. 13. The new, climate-controlled walkway is intended to protect people

Global Strike Commander: Minot’s Airmen are what make the difference

While at Minot Monday and Tuesday, the commander of Air Force Global Strike Command and his Command Chief took the time to meet with Minot Airmen to thank them for their service and seek their input about the mission here.As the only base with both ICBM and nuclear-capable bomber missions, Minot is

Minot medical group recognized with Command awards

The 2010 Air Force Global Strike Command Medical Service awards ceremony took place here Dec. 2 presenting the 5th Medical Group with 35 team and individual recognitions.Col. Mark A. Koeniger, AFGSC surgeon general, personally presented recipients with their awards during the ceremony, expressing

Library officially opens for business

Col. Doug Cox, 5th Bomb Wing commander, cut the ribbon at the base library's open house Dec. 2 officially declaring the 2010 library renovation project complete. The library, with its greatly anticipated renovations complete, significantly improves the quality of life for Air Force Global Strike