May 3, 2022 ‘Mighty Eighth’ commander demonstrates B-1 readiness, bridging to future of America’s lift and strike base Maj. Gen. Andrew Gebara, 8th Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Steve Cenov, 8th Air Force command chief and J-GSOC senior enlisted leader, visited Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, showcasing B-1 readiness, agility and resilience April 29.
Aug. 16, 2021 The Mighty Eighth and J-GSOC welcome new commander Maj. Gen. Andrew Gebara assumed command of the Eighth Air Force and the Joint-Global Strike Operations Center during a change of command ceremony Aug. 16, 2021.
May 11, 2017 HQ 8 AF dedicated to WWII leader Upon the mention of his name, this former Eighth Air Force commander is best remembered for his heroic actions while leading an air combat mission on Tokyo, April 18, 1942, historically known as the Doolittle Raid.
Feb. 6, 2017 Dog tags make final journey home to WWII veteran A gathering of friends, family and Mighty Eighth Airmen made way as the guest of honor slowly approached the front of the stage. Raymond Odom, a 93-year-old World War II veteran, sat patiently in a large chair on stage as he waited for the unveiling of a memento he lost while serving in the U.S.
Oct. 4, 2016 Fifty-second Eighth Air Force commander departs, new leader takes helm of bomber force Maj. Gen. Thomas Bussiere assumed command of Eighth Air Force, Joint Functional Component Command for Global Strike and Task Force 204 from Maj. Gen. Richard Clark during a change of command ceremony at Barksdale AFB, La., Oct. 4, 2016.