FSS hosts Family Fitness Day

The 509th Force Support Squadron's fitness center hosted Family Fitness Day April 2 to teach parents and children that fitness can be fun. "The goal of this event is to show young children that physical fitness isn't always running endless miles and lifting weights," said Staff Sgt. Alyssa Joseph,

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

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.

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

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,

Congressman John C. Fleming receives a B-52 orientation flight

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

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

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)

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)