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  • Fight the Flu

    The influenza (flu) season is soon approaching and now is the time to be prepared to fight it. Air Force Global Strike Command and the 90th Medical Group are encouraging everyone to be immunized by December. Influenza, commonly called the flu, is a contagious virus that infects the respiratory tract

  • Electrical and Environmental systems breathe life into the B-52

    The 2nd Maintenance Squadron accessories flight electrical and environmental section maintains and repairs power systems and replenishes aircrew life support gear, ensuring the aircraft's nervous system continues to function properly.The electrical systems inside aircraft can be compared to the

  • Fold, Fix and Fly

    In order for an aircraft to roll, pitch and yaw it needs three primary components: a spoiler, elevator and a rudder. Recently however, it was discovered one of Team Barksdale's B-52H Stratofortess bombers needed a new rudder. Most parts or components are changed out regularly due to constant wear

  • From the Frontlines: Staff Sgt. Matthew Alexander

    Military deployments are commonly understood as the movement of troops to special or specific locations. The challenges and circumstances these service members face may not be realized by those not accustomed to the military lifestyle. Staff Sgt. Matthew Alexander, 509th Force Support Squadron NCO

  • Avionics: the nervous system of the BUFF

    Due to advances in technology, some aircraft in the U.S. inventory can trouble shoot their own avionics systems; however, for the B-52H Stratofortress, the aircraft's systems must be monitored and manually maintained frequently.Avionics Airmen from the 2nd Maintenance Group are the guardians who

  • Air Force Global Strike Command marathon team displays teamwork, dedication

    Some runners stretched, some meditated and others simply waited as the first rays of light began to play across the National Museum of the Air Force Sept. 15 at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.Many had arrived more than an hour prior to race time in anticipation of the annual Air Force

  • From the Frontlines: Staff Sgt. Alexandra Boutte

    Every photograph captures a moment in time, a moment that can last a lifetime to those who see it.In the military, there are Airmen whose job is to tell the story of other service members by photographing them on the job, both stateside and on the frontlines. Staff Sgt. Alexandra Boutte, 509th Bomb

  • Defenders of deterrence 24/7/365

    While most Airmen and their families enjoy down days and holidays together, there are those few without such luxuries. With missile sites scattered throughout the fields of North Dakota, the Air Force relies on a special team of Airmen to ensure this mission of deterrence remains unhindered every

  • On the frontlines of nuclear deterrence

    This is the final piece of a four-part series depicting the everyday life at a missile alert facility"Literally - rain, sleet, or snow, 90th Missile Security Forces Squadron defenders are doing the job 365 days a year, protecting our nation's most vital resources in these austere elements," said

  • POL Airmen keep Barksdale moving

    Just as people need food and water to function, aircraft and vehicles need fuel to perform their mission.Airmen from the 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Management Flight are responsible for the petroleum, oil and lubricant needed to get aircraft off the ground and vehicles on the road."Our