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  • Senior Airman Melissa Carlier, a member of the 608th Air Operations Center ISR division, describes her unit's mission and role within bomber operations during a spouses' orientation at headquarters 8th Air Force, Barksdale AFB, La., Nov. 18, 2019. More than 30 military spouses received an immersion briefing, toured the different centers and met with local leadership. “The commitment and sacrifice it takes to be a military spouse is an honorable quality," said Chief Master Sgt. Melvina Smith, 8th Air Force command chief and J-GSOC senior enlisted leader. "They provide an incomparable level of support, which ultimately affects unit readiness, personal resilience and quality of life.”

    8th Air Force, J-GSOC holds first spouses' orientation

    Senior Airman Melissa Carlier, a member of the 608th Air Operations Center ISR division, describes her unit's mission and role within bomber operations during a spouses' orientation at headquarters 8th Air Force, Barksdale AFB, La., Nov. 18, 2019. More than 30 military spouses received an immersion briefing, toured the different centers and met
  • Airmen from the 2nd Munitions Squadron transport the final Conventional Air-launched Cruise Missile (CALCM) to be demilitarized at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 20, 2019. The CALCM missile package was first operationally used in 1991 during Operation Secret Squirrel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)

    History in the making: final CALCM missile package retired

    The sun has set on an integral component of the United States long-range strategic bombing capabilities as the final Conventional Air-Launched Cruise Missile (CALCM) package was downloaded and disassembled at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Nov. 20, 2019. Initially beginning design in 1974, the CALCM missile has been employed in combat operations to include Desert Storm, Desert Strike, Desert Fox, Allied Force, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Decades later, the final missile package was disassembled to become demilitarized.
  • Flash Fire Hero

    Flash Fire Hero

    “I knew they might have been harmed if I didn’t step up,” said Senior Airman Cody Vojtko, missile maintenance operations controller for the 791st Missile Maintenance Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. “If I didn’t do anything and someone was hurt afterwards, I have no idea how I would feel.”
  • Photo of Ostler and his B-17 crew in 1943

    Former member of the 36th EWS, WWII vet, awarded French Legion of Honor

    James P. Ostler, age 99, a former member of the 36th Bombardment Squadron, was awarded the Legion of Honor Medal from France in a November 21, 2019 Ceremony in Arlington Heights, Ill. for his efforts in WWII as a navigator on the B-17.
  • Col. dePyssler’s service commemorated with building dedication

    Col. dePyssler’s service commemorated with building dedication

    The life-long service of a military veteran has been forever memorialized following the renaming and dedication of the 2nd Mission Support Group building at Barksdale during a ceremony on November 8, 2019. Retired Col. Steven L. dePyssler, director of military retiree affairs for Barksdale, served 38 years on active duty in the U.S. Army Air Corps and the Air Force. He has also spent the past 41 years volunteering with the retiree affairs department. He is believed to be the only known American to have served in World War II, the Korean War, the French Indo-China War, the Bay of Pigs Invasion and the Vietnam War.
  • The B-1B Lancer sits on the row early in the morning at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., prior launching to support a Bomber Task Force in the U.S. Central Command area of operations, Oct. 24, 2019. The deployment of this aircraft allows the United States and regional partner nations’ militaries to train and work together to strengthen military-to-military relationships, promote regional security, improve combined tactical air operations and enhance interoperability of forces. U.S. Strategic Command regularly tests and evaluates the readiness of strategic assets to ensure we are able to honor our security commitments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicolas Erwin)

    BOMBER TASK FORCE MAKES QUICK DEPLOYMENT TO SAUDI ARABIA

    Multiple B-1B Lancers launched from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., on Oct. 24, 2019, as part of Bomber Task Force operations in U.S. Central Command.
  • Air Force Wounded Warrior Program ambassador visits Barksdale

    Air Force Wounded Warrior Program ambassador visits Barksdale

    Retired Chief Master Sgt. Neil C. Jones, Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program ambassador, visited Barksdale to share his story of struggle and resilience Sept. 27, 2019. As a former explosive ordnance disposal technician who has endured divorce, serving his country as a single father, and the loss of friends, Jones shared his story of how the AFW2 Program has helped him through the struggles.
  • Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright delivers a speech on leading with purpose during the Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 18, 2019. The ASC Conference is a professional development seminar that offers the opportunity for Department of Defense personnel to participate in forums, speeches and workshops. This annual event features engaging speakers and panels focused on airpower, space and cyber developments and a technology exposition featuring the latest technology, equipment and solutions for tomorrow’s problems. The ASC has something for everyone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

    CMSAF discusses leading with purpose

    Wright represents the highest enlisted level of leadership and provides direction for the enlisted force, representing their interests, as appropriate, to the American public and to those in all levels of government. Wright’s speech focused on taking care of Airmen and continuing to develop a combative edge for future efforts.
  • Gen. Tim Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, discusses “Global Strike – The Critical Competitive Edge” during the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 17, 2019. From engaging speakers and panels focused on airpower, space, and cyber developments, to the technology exposition featuring the latest technology, equipment, and solutions for tomorrow’s problems, the conference has something for everyone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeremy L. Mosier)

    AFGSC commander speaks on competitive edge, long-term strategic competition

    Starting with the shift in our nation’s defensive posture as a result of the 2018 National Defense Strategy, Gen. Timothy Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, highlighted the reemergence of long-term strategic competition and great power competition. Key to this discussion is the role the Air Force plays and the capabilities that tie into the competitive edge.
  • 96th BS remembers the flight around the world

    96th BS remembers the flight around the world

    Over twenty five years ago, Aug 1, 1994, the 96th Bomb Squadron flew a mission that took two B-52H Stratofortresses around the world. The mission had the two bombers, Storm 1 and Storm 2, hit a target in the Middle East and return to Barksdale by circling the earth, proving that the B-52 can hit any target in the world without having to stop for fuel.
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