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  • 2018 Nuclear Deterrence Operations and Nuclear & Missile Operations awards winners announced

    These awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments of Airmen contributing to nuclear deterrence operations and the missile operations career field respectively.
  • Retired Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole, copilot to Jimmy Doolittle during the Doolittle Raid, smiles as he honors the U.S. flag during the singing of the National Anthem at an airshow in Burnet, Texas. Cole was honored by the community and guests as the only remaining military service member alive from the April 18, 1942, Doolittle Raid. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)

    Lt Col Dick Cole, last surviving Doolittle Raider, passes away at age 103

    A legendary chapter in Air Force history has come to a close. Retired Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” E. Cole, the last survivor of the “Doolittle Raid,” died April 9, in San Antonio.

  • Butterfly

    Experience the story of Kris Barney, the 2019 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year and Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, spouse. In 1999, her daughter, Miranda Salley, was murdered by Barney's ex-husband and Miranda's father, Charles Salley. Now, more than 20 years later, Barney uses this tragedy to bring awareness to domestic violence and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force video by Master Sgt. Jarad A. Denton)
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    Phase inspections keep the B-52 flying

    Just like a car, the B-52 Stratofortress needs its oil changed, tires rotated and its engine looked at to keep it running and prevent future damage.
  • A vehicle rests in a snowbank after a rollover Feb. 20, 2019, near Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont.

    Defenders rescue civilian in rollover

    For one team of Airmen, a seemingly normal drive home turned into an adrenaline rush to save a civilian in the midst of a snow storm.

  • Commanders, senior raters to select IDE attendees

    Beginning with the 2019 Developmental Education Designation Board, wing commanders and some senior raters will be able to select one Line of the Air Force officer per academic year to attend Intermediate Developmental Education in residence.
  • Jose Romualdez, Philippine Ambassador to the United States, and Defense Secretary James N. Mattis, stand for a photo, Nov. 14, 2018, in front of the bells of Balangiga on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. During the visit, the Bells of Balangiga were officially presented to the Philippine government. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Braydon Williams)

    U.S. presents Bells of Balangiga to the Philippines

    Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Romualdez visited F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, Nov. 14, 2018, during which the Bells of Balangiga were officially presented to the Philippine government. During the visit, the Secretary attended a veterans remembrance event and provided remarks on the
  • Secretary of the Air Force urges innovation in software acquisition model

    Secretary of the Air Force urges innovation in software acquisition model

    The process used by the Air Force to acquire software is archaic and needs to modernize now if the service is to win in a peer-to-peer conflict, said Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson. The secretary made those observations and gave a glimpse into the future of software acquisition during her keynote presentation Aug. 27 at the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower Conference in Montgomery, Alabama.
  • Airman 1st Class Victor Gathara, a 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, checks an oil dipstick on a snow removal vehicle at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Aug. 9, 2018. Gathara and other members of the 28th LRS vehicle maintenance shop replace fluids and parts, when needed, on all of Ellsworth AFB’s snow fleet vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Karol)

    Vehicle maintenance: The summer rebuild

    The 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s vehicle maintenance shop is conducting their yearly summer rebuild. The rebuild is put in place to ensure that all snow fleet vehicles are ready to keep the flight line and roads clear of snow during the winter months. This prior maintenance helps to ensure the Ellsworth Air Force Base mission can continue without delays when the weather turns.
  • Team Minot welcomes new 91st Missile Wing commander

    Team Minot welcomes new 91st Missile Wing commander

    Col. Glenn Harris, 91st MW commander, assumes command from Col. Colin Connor, previous 91st Missile Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 31, 2018.
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