Global Strike Command supports Operation Odyssey Dawn

Sometime after noon CDT today, three Air Force Global Strike Command B-2 Spirit bombers returned to home base after striking targets in support of the international response which is enforcing a no-fly zone over Libya.The B-2s landed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., after a more than 25-hour mission

Enforcing the no-fly zone

STRATCOM Commander Visits Barksdale

Malmstrom Helicopter Squadron tests 24-hour operations

Flight and maintenance crews have begun testing 24-hour operations at the 40th Helicopter Squadron here to determine its viability and establish best practices for decreasing airborne response times.The testing is slated to span nine months, with 40th HS crews conducting the first five months of

Global Strike commander visits Warren

The commander of Air Force Global Strike Command toured F. E. Warren on March 14 through March 17 as part of base familiarization visits to all of the bases under his command.The purpose of this visit was to familiarize Lt. Gen. Jim Kowalski and his wife Julie with Warren's deterrence

Commander of U.S. Strategic Command visits Warren

The commander of U.S. Strategic Command toured facilities at F. E. Warren on March 11 as part of a routine visit to the combatant command bases he oversees.The purpose of this visit was to familiarize Gen. C. Robert Kehler with Warren's deterrence operation."What an honor it was having our combatant

Whiteman Airmen, B-2s participate in Red Flag

Members of the 509th and the 131st Bomb Wings integrated to support three B-2 Spirits at Red Flag 11-3, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The team trained on safety, security and effectiveness as stewards of nuclear deterrence.Red Flag is a realistic combat operations exercise, or 'peacetime battlefield,'

Global Strike Command locations among best for military retirement

Two Air Force Global Strike Command installation communities were recently ranked among the best of 379 U.S. cities where military retirees choose to live. United Services Automobile Association, in cooperation with Military.com, recently recognized Shreveport, La., located near Barksdale Air Force

Chief Roy: Global Strike is a mission we can't forget

More than 1,400 Barksdale Airmen attending an All Call here got to hear the Air Force's highest-ranking enlisted Airman discuss the future of the Air Force, education, training issues, professional military education and resiliency.Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy visited here March 8

CSAF visits Whiteman AFB, addresses changes

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz visited here March 8 to meet with Airmen and local civic leaders, and review the capabilities and readiness of this Air Force Global Strike Command base.During an all-call with total force Airmen and civilians, the general said the men and women of