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May 22, 2018
AFCEC team earns DoD environmental restoration award

An aggressive commitment to innovative, green and sustainable remediation techniques at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, earned an Air Force Civil Engineer Center team top honors in the 2018 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards program recently.
March 7, 2018
Message at Air Warfare Symposium 2018: Innovation critical to lethality and readiness

Senior leaders from across the Air Force, and defense and technology industries gathered in Orlando for the 2018 Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium February 22-23 to discuss the central theme: “Innovation: The Warfighter’s Edge.” Air Force Operational Energy has been an early adapter of
Dec. 8, 2017
Arden G. Hill Memorial Library – much more than books

The sky’s the limit on information when visiting the Arden G. Hill Memorial Library at Malmstrom. Linda “Dixie” Paronto, 341st Force Support Squadron base librarian, describes it as “much more than a library.” In talking to Paronto, she paints the picture that it’s more of a futuristic spaceship
Oct. 11, 2017
Missile Security Forces modify field deployment, increasing lethality and readiness

Twentieth Air Force’s three missile wings restructured their security forces groups on Oct. 6, and implemented the Missile Security Operating Concept, significantly changing missile field security operations and addressing areas for improvement in defender culture. "We're delivering a combat
Oct. 3, 2017
An integrated force

The man stopped in the narrow hallway, his eyes turning to rows of glossy portraits hanging symmetrically on the wall. “He was my first wing commander,” the man said. It was 1986 when a young, U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Anthony Cotton first laid eyes on the main gate at Minot Air Force Base, North
April 5, 2016
Experts and Leaders: AFGSC A9 and the business of professional development

Air Force Global Strike Command’s Innovation, Analyses and Leadership Development (otherwise known as A9) shoulders the responsibility of keeping AFGSC on the leading edge of deterrence by honing and sharpening the skills of “Strikers” who provide assurance and deterrence for the nation and its
Feb. 29, 2016
Facilitators of progress: AFGSC A9 and the business of innovation

Air Force Global Strike Command’s Innovation, Analyses and Leadership Development, also known as A9, are the facilitators of progress. From expediting new ideas to leadership development, the directorate is responsible for keeping AFGSC at the forefront of deterrence. At the heart of this effort is