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U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Lambert, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief assigned to the Spirit of New York, poses next to the B-2 Spirit before boarding it for an incentive flight at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, April 28, 2021. Lambert received the Thomas N. Barnes Crew Chief of the Year Award for her work as the dedicated crew chief of the Spirit of New York, along with this achievement, she earned the opportunity to fly in the stealth bomber. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Victoria Hommel)

It only takes blood, sweat, tears: First female crew chief flies in B-2 Spirit

Multiple 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron Airmen stand for a group photo during Red Flag 21-1, Feb. 6, 2021, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Along with aircrew, approximately 100 Team Whiteman Airmen participated in the large-force exercise as the lead wing. As the lead wing, RF 21-1 enabled Team Whiteman Airmen to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency, while validating their always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

393rd Bomb Squadron named AFGSC Best

Maj. Gen. Mark Weatherington, 8th Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander, embeds with defenders from the 28th Security Forces Squadron and helps navigate his teammates through a gate-runner exercise at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., May 4, 2021. Ellsworth conducts numerous exercises intended to promote both base safety and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael P. Ward)

Eighth Air Force commander visits Ellsworth Air Force Base

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass takes a selfie with Airmen from the 2nd Communications Squadron during her visit to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, April 22, 2021. Bass spent time with Airmen from across the installation, learning about their role in the mission of providing the nation with global strike capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)

Barksdale welcomes CMSAF

A crew chief assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron marshals a B-1B Lancer at Ørland Air Force Station, Norway, March 14, 2021. Conducting bomber training missions allows aircrew to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency, and validate the U.S. Air Force’s always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)

Bats fly in the High North; 9th EBS showcase ACE

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Retired Gen. Robin Rand, former Air Force Global Strike Command commander, is welcomed with a standing ovation during an Order of the Sword ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, April 23, 2021. The Order of the Sword is an Air Force tradition in which members of the enlisted corps recognize and honor senior officers and civilians who have made significant contributions to the welfare and prestige of the enlisted corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)

Gen. Rand presented the Order of the Sword

A 7th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal F6 robot carries an egg at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 8, 2021. When doing the egg test, the driver must be slow and careful with movements to prevent breaking or dropping the egg. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josiah Brown)

New set of eyes for long-lived robot

(Left to right) Adm. Charles Richard, U.S. Strategic Command commander, Lt. Col. Christopher Duff, 96th Bomb Squadron commander, and Mr. Tim Burke, Strategic Command Consultation Committee chairman, hold the Omaha Trophy during the presentation of the Omaha Trophy to the 96th BS at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, March 30, 2021. The 96th BS is the first bomb squadron to be presented the prestigious award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)

96th BS awarded the Omaha Trophy

This graphic was created in conjunction with an article about Master Sgt. Kira Cox, 2nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron human performance flight chief, and her efforts saving an injured man from a smoking car. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)

Barksdale Airman saves man from smoking car

Aircrew members with the 9th Bomb Squadron conduct preflight inspections in a B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2021. This aircraft was flown to Tinker AFB, Okla. for structures prototyping evaluation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

First B-1Bs resume flight operations

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Headquartered at Barksdale Air Force Base in the communities of Bossier City and Shreveport, La., Eighth Air Force is one of two active-duty numbered air forces in Air Force Global Strike Command. The Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operation Center's mission is to safeguard the United States of America and assure our Allies through global strike on demand. The flexible, conventional and nuclear strategic mission gives Eighth Air Force the ability to deploy forces and engage enemy threats both from home station or forward positioned, anywhere and at any time.

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EighthAirForce-17 Apr

The Secretary of the Air Force was one of the many leaders gathered at Space Symposium last week. Some still don't understand what we're up against in the space domain, so SecAF Heather Wilson spelled it out (and gave a shout-out to Buckley Air Force Base). United States Air Force

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EighthAirForce-17 Apr

On this day: April 17, 1982 General Robert T. Marsh, Air Force Systems Command (AFSC), and General James V. Hartinger, Aerospace Defense Command, presented to Air Force Chief of Staff General Lew Allen the decision briefing on establishment of a United States Air Force major command for space operations!

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EighthAirForce-17 Apr

Our International alliances and partnerships are important to our #space mission. Wise words from Maj. Gen. Whiting at the 2019 Space Symposium. #wisdomwednesday United States Air Force

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EighthAirForce-16 Apr

Our senior leaders came together at Space Symposium last week to talk about how important what we do is for both our space warfighters and all of humanity. Here’s U.S. Secretary of Defense Pat Shanahan on just how high the stakes are in our business. U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) United States Air Force

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EighthAirForce-16 Apr

In case you missed it, CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright visited Peterson AFB: 21st Space Wing and surrounding units last week. Check out some highlights!

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EighthAirForce-16 Apr

We are reliving the incredible launch of the Falcon Heavy Arabsat 6A! Which one of the photos from 45th Space Wing at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. is your favorite?(📸 by 2nd Lt Alex Preisser, James Rainier and Airman 1st Class Zoe Thacker)

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EighthAirForce-15 Apr

In case you missed it: At last week's international air chiefs conference, "every country talked about their space launch business." United States Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein hosted the first-ever conference of international air chiefs focused on space issues. https://bit.ly/2V4PonY

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EighthAirForce-15 Apr

The International Air Chiefs Panel at the Space Symposium highlighted the importance of our partnerships in space! We are stronger together.

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EighthAirForce-14 Apr

On this day: April 14, 1972 NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration announced Vandenberg AFB, CA, as an operational base for military launches of Space Transportation System (i.e. space shuttle). Vandenberg Air Force Base

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EighthAirForce-14 Apr

The top echelon of the United States’ civilian and military leadership offered unflinching assurances April 9, that America’s superiority in space will endure even as competition – and the stakes – for primacy intensify. In remarks to more than 1,500 government, military, industry and international leaders at the 35th Space Symposium, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan set a tone on at least one dominant point that was followed in quick succession in speeches by Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein. United States Air Force Read more: https://go.usa.gov/xmgqb

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EighthAirForce-13 Apr

On this day: April 13, 1970 At 2:08 UTC (10:08 p.m. EST), an oxygen tank aboard the service module of Apollo 13 exploded mid-mission. Moments later, astronaut Jack Swigert announced, "Houston, we've had a problem here." The explosion crippled the spacecraft, resulting in a near-complete loss of electricity and oxygen, and it would lead to the most spectacular rescue mission in U.S. space history. The Apollo 13 crew would be stranded for four days, more than 200,000 miles from Earth (about four-fifths of the way to the moon). An oxygen leak would force the crew to abandon ship and remain in the lunar module until they neared Earth and could deorbit in the Apollo capsule. Against all odds, the three astronauts would return safely back to Earth.

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EighthAirForce-13 Apr

Air Chiefs and senior space officials from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, & the United States held a meeting at Headquarters AFSPC to discuss the future of the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) initiative. United States Air Force Read more: https://go.usa.gov/xmYhF

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EighthAirForce-12 Apr

Schriever Air Force Base had a very special visit from CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright this week! Chief Wright engaged with Airmen throughout the wing, to see firsthand how they are evolving space and cyberspace warfighting superiority. Thank you for your support of our space wings!

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EighthAirForce-12 Apr

In case you missed it: Gen. Raymond honored past, present and future space pioneers at the 2019 Space Symposium. He even had a live chat with NASA Astronaut Nick Hague at the International Space Station! #GenerationSpace #35SS YOU CAN WATCH THE FULL SPEECH HERE: https://bit.ly/2P3kF5r NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration United States Air Force Los Angeles Air Force Base, Home of Space and Missile Systems Center Peterson AFB: 21st Space Wing Schriever Air Force Base 45th Space Wing at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. Buckley Air Force Base Vandenberg Air Force Base

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EighthAirForce-11 Apr

Congratulations again to the men and women of the 45th Space Wing at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. and SpaceX. We had three successful booster landings with some beautiful sonic booms! #PremierGatewaytoSpace

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EighthAirForce-11 Apr

*UPDATE* Liftoff! Tune in live NOW to watch the launch here: https://www.spacex.com/webcast SpaceX is targeting TODAY for a Falcon Heavy launch of the Arabsat-6A satellite. The launch window opens at 6:35 p.m. EDT and closes at 8:31 p.m. EDT. The satellite will be deployed approximately 34 minutes after liftoff. 45th Space Wing at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.

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EighthAirForce-11 Apr

Peterson AFB: 21st Space Wing had a very special guest this week! CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright visited various sections of Peterson AFB and discussed Air Force priorities. Thank you for your time!

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EighthAirForce-11 Apr

The leader of Air Force Space Command and the Joint Force Space Component Command spoke to members of the international space community, industry and media at the 35th Space Symposium. Throughout his speech, Gen. Jay Raymond honored past pioneers in space and military history, and highlighted the achievements of young AFSPC, JFSCC and international partner space operators who are the future of space. United States Air Force 45th Space Wing at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. Peterson AFB: 21st Space Wing Los Angeles Air Force Base, Home of Space and Missile Systems Center Schriever Air Force Base Buckley Air Force Base Vandenberg Air Force Base https://go.usa.gov/xmYMb

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EighthAirForce-10 Apr

A little insight from the discussion at The Air Chiefs Panel this year at the Space Symposium. We are certainly stronger together! Gen. David L. Goldfein United States Air Force

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EighthAirForce-10 Apr

*UPDATE* Standing down from today’s Falcon Heavy launch attempt; next opportunity is tomorrow, April 11. Falcon Heavy and Arabsat-6A are vertical on Launch Complex 39A. Currently targeting liftoff at 8:00 p.m. EDT; monitoring upper-level winds that could push us to the end of the window (8:32 p.m. EDT) → watch live tonight: spacex.com/webcast Are you joining us live for the launch tonight? Post from 45th Space Wing at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. “We are supporting our friends over at SpaceX & NASA's Kennedy Space Center. We are targeting TONIGHT at 6:35 p.m. EDT for the second launch of the Falcon Heavy rocket! “ 🚀 (📸 by SpaceX)

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