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  • B-52 upgrade arrives in the Middle East

    The B-52 Stratofortress’ assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron operating out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar became the first B-52’s in the U.S. Air Force to employ the conventional rotary launcher upgrade in combat operations on Nov. 18.

  • 595th CACG marks one year, looks to maximize capabilities

    The 595th Command and Control Group celebrated its one year anniversary as a group in October 2017, and they’ve spent that year working to excel in their mission.The group stood up in October 2016 in order to align under Air Force Global Strike Command and 8th Air Force. The group’s mission is to

  • 5 MUNS: Armament systems maintainers help keep bombs on target

    Airmen from the 5th Munitions Squadron are responsible for maintaining and repairing various equipment at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. An armament systems maintainer’s duties include inspecting, repairing and maintaining the B-52H Stratofortress’ munitions related equipment and assuring aircraft can

  • CATM hits the mark with training

    Combat arms instructors are security forces personnel who train military members on proper weapon use. These instructors teach up to three classes a day, with an average of 20 students in each class. Safety is vital when firing a weapon and when the instructors are out on the line with students,

  • JTACs and aircrews participate in joint exercise over PRTC

    Ellsworth aircrews worked side-by-side with members of the 582nd Helicopter Group and Joint Terminal Attack Controllers from the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force, during a joint-training exercise over the Powder River Training Complex from Dec. 4 to 8, 2017.The exercise provided each unit an

  • Preparing our Lancer aircrew

    “Recently Dyess has developed and executed a unique support system for all Air Force Global Strike Command users in the Lancer Airspace,” says Lt. Col. William Alcorn, 7th Operations Support Squadron mission training center director.This support systems consists of a repurposed control vehicle

  • WWII, POW survivor shares tale of hope, determination, resilience

    The four pillars of resiliency -- physical, mental, spiritual and social -- are drilled into the minds of Airmen today to emphasize how important it is that no matter what life situation they are going through, there is always a healthy way to handle the situation.

  • Inside Hoban Hall: A new look

    The foyer inside of Hoban Hall received a remodel that was completed in November, which highlights the remarkable history of Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.