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  • AFGSC_CC is tweeting, how about you?

    The commander of Air Force Global Strike Command has a new way of communicating with Airmen, stakeholders and the American public: Tweeting.Lt. Gen. Jim Kowalski, whose Twitter name is @AFGSC_CC, shares nuggets of information through one of the fastest-growing social media tools online. So, how do

  • Warren Airmen prepare for safe motorcycle riding

    Air Force Global Strike Command recognizes May as motorcycle safety month. As such, awareness efforts have increased to educate F. E. Warren motorcyclists on techniques for sharing the roadway with larger vehicles.The 90th Missile Wing Safety Office offers tips and classes for new and experienced

  • Warren 30-year civilians recognized

    Civil servants are honored throughout the year for their distinguished careers, and each time individuals hit a milestone, they are recognized by their leadership. Recently, 11 civilians were acknowledged for their service by the 90th Missile Wing commander, and they joined the ranks of the 18 other

  • Financial readiness equals peace of mind for Airmen

    In April, military and civilian Airmen got a bit of a financial scare when there was a chance that for lack of an approved federal budget they wouldn't be paid."Many servicemembers and civilian government personnel believed their pay was guaranteed," said Joseph Montanaro, certified financial

  • Global Strike Heritage: a mission to save 9,000

    It was May 1945, and World War II was coming to a close. Repeated attempts at negotiations to repatriate thousands of prisoners of war in camps at Barth, Germany, were not going smoothly.When it was clear that a compromise could not be reached, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, commander of the Supreme

  • Whiteman civilian's IDEA saves thousands

    William George, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle repair and inspection technician, was presented $10,000 May 2 for his submission to the Innovative Development through Employee Awareness program here.IDEA has encouraged Airmen to think critically since 1998 and makes innovative ideas

  • Assistant Secretary of Defense visits Team Whiteman

    The top defense official charged with defending the nation from nuclear, chemical and biological threats visited Whiteman Air Force Base this week to observe the Airmen responsible for maintaining and protecting America's credible nuclear deterrent.Andrew C. Weber, Assistant Secretary of Defense for

  • Community attends 2011 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

    Tens of thousands of spectators had their eyes to the sky as Barksdale, home of Air Force Global Strike Command, hosted its 2011 Defenders of Liberty Air Show, which showcased America's Airmen, the Air Force's leading technology, vintage aircraft and extreme aerial demonstrations May 7-8."The air

  • Airmen mourn passing of 'Chief Flasch'

    The Air Force's highest ranking enlisted Airman is celebrating the life of retired Chief Master Sgt. James J. Flaschenriem, joining those who knew him well here at Barksdale in mourning the April 26 passing of one of the first chief master sergeants in Air Force history."Chief Flaschenreim was a

  • Eighth Air Force change of command announced

    Maj. Gen. Floyd Carpenter will relinquish command of Eighth Air Force (Air Forces Strategic) to Brig. Gen. Steve Wilson during a change-of-command ceremony June 3 at Hoban Hall on Barksdale Air Force Base. General Wilson will join the Mighty Eighth from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., where he