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  • Global Strike Command media panel goes virtual, media invited

    Gen. Tim Ray, commander, Air Force Global Strike Command and commander, Air Forces Strategic-Air, U.S. Strategic Command, will speak at the following events during the upcoming virtual AFA Air, Space & Cyber Conference, Sept. 14-16, 2020: Monday, Sept. 14, On Demand Mitchell Institute’s: “The right

  • AFGSC Women’s Leadership Symposium to address diversity and inclusion

    Air Force Global Strike Command will hold its third annual Women’s Leadership Symposium virtually Sept. 1-2, to enable an interactive dialogue discussing retention, purposeful resources and leadership methods addressing women’s challenges in the workplace, while creating new mentorship and

  • Barksdale increases hurricane condition

    As Hurricane Laura approaches, Barksdale Air Force Base continues to monitor its Hurricane Condition (HURCON) and elevate as required.“I need the Airmen of Team Barksdale to take this seriously,” said Col Mark Dmytryszyn, 2nd Bomb Wing Commander. “Ensure you have adequate supplies and are prepared

  • Air Force celebrates 50th anniversary of the Minuteman III ICBM

    The Air Force marks a significant milestone this year for the Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM).Fifty years ago, on Aug. 19, 1970, Strategic Air Command placed the first flight of 10 Minuteman III ICBMs on alert at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, at the 741st Strategic

  • B-52s participate in BTF, BALTOPS 2020 exercise

    Two B-52H Stratofortresses from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, conducted a long-range, long duration strategic Bomber Task Force mission throughout Europe and the Baltic region, June 15, 2020, in support of the Baltic Operations exercise.

  • B-52s train with Norwegian aircraft in high North

    Four B-52H Stratofortresses from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, conducted a long-range, long duration strategic Bomber Task Force mission throughout Europe and the Arctic region, June 3, 2020.The flight involved missions over the Arctic Ocean and Laptev Sea. Additionally, the

  • B-1s integrate with Ukrainian and Turkish aircraft for first time

    Two B-1B Lancers from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, conducted a long-range, long duration strategic Bomber Task Force mission throughout Europe and the Black Sea region, May 29, 2020.This marked the first time that a Bomber Task Force mission integrated with Ukrainian Su-27 Flankers and