Congressional Christmas tree has roots in Wyoming

The 2010 Congressional Christmas tree was born and raised not far from here, and because of it, Warren's Mighty Ninety and the rest of Wyoming are getting to relax in its shade.This western Wyoming native is a 65-foot tall tree from the Bridger-Teton National Forest and is currently traveling across

'Best of the Best' Bomber and Missile Wings earn top honors in competition

Air Force Global Strike Command officials announced the overall winners of the first Global Strike Challenge, Nov. 17. With the Under Secretary of the Air Force, Ms. Erin Conaton, and commanders of two major commands looking on, the revelers capped the months-long bomber, missile and security forces

Command announces first round of Global Strike Challenge scores

Global Strike Command announced the first round of winners during the Global Strike Challenge score posting event Nov. 17.The score posting events connect the command's heritage and mission, while at the same time recognizing and celebrating the "best of the best" in technical and weapons system

Minot Airman delivers Veteran's Day message during morning show

Minot's Nighthawks fly to where America's day begins

Preparations for the deployment of Air Force Global Strike Command's 69th Bomb Squadron are underway as they head to Guam--a first since the Vietnam War.The deployment is in support of U.S. Pacific Command's Continuous Bomber Presence. An advanced team of approximately 30 Airmen departed Nov. 13 for

Security Forces members compete in Global Strike Challenge

The Charlie Fire Team trophy is at stake as Airmen from Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command and the Air Force Reserve brought their unit's top security forces members here this week to compete head-to-head in Global Strike Challenge.The Charlie Fire Team Trophy recognizes the security forces

Air Force command brings focus to nuclear enterprise

Over the past 15 months, Air Force officials have built from scratch a model new command that will sustain and modernize U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile wings and the nuclear-capable bomber fleet, said the general who leads the new command."Some people have likened that to trying to build an

Load comp at Minot facilitates unit morale, cohesiveness

Deployed Airmen represent Minot in Afghanistan

Minot officer works alongside Iraqi Air Force

Squadron 70 of the Iraqi air force flew its first operational mission from here Oct. 25, just over one week after they relocated from Basra Air Base, to provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support over the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca.In addition to flying a joint effort