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  • 'Mighty Eighth' celebrates Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    The 28 finalists who represent the best of the best in the 'Mighty Eighth' will be recognize during the Eighth Air Force's Outstanding Airmen of the Year banquet held at the Eldorado Resort and Casino in Shreveport, La., March 3 at 6 p.m. During the banquet, one Airman from each of seven categories

  • Thousands to pour in for Minot AFB facelift

    During the January Minot Military Affairs Committee luncheon, more than 50 Air Force Global Strike Command and Team Minot Airmen, along with members of the local City of Minot community gathered to hear about the military construction program here.Lt. Col. Matthew Jefson, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron

  • Barksdale participates in Exercise Red Flag

    B-52H Stratofortresses from the 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., particpated in Exercise Red Flag at Nellis AFB, Nev., Feb. 2. The purpose of Exercise Red Flag is to train pilots from the U.S., NATO and other allied countries for realistic combat scenarios. This includes the use of

  • Retired CMSAF Gaylor speaks to Barksdale Airmen about life, career

    Barksdale Airmen were given a unique perspective about the life and career of the fifth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Robert Gaylor, who made a base visit Jan. 21.Chief Gaylor came to Barksdale AFB, home of Air Force Global Strike Command, to be the guest speaker at the Chief's Recognition

  • 46th Annual Sportsmen Feed fosters camaraderie at Minot

    The 46th Annual Team Minot Sportsmen Feed, designed to bring service and community members together, was held at Minot AFB's Jimmy Doolittle Center Jan. 23. Air Force Global Strike Command and Team Minot Airmen from all ranks interacted with their fellow community members all while enjoying

  • Air Force Global Strike Command gets new top leader

    Lt. Gen. James Kowalski assumed command of Air Force Global Strike Command here Jan. 6, becoming the second-ever commander of the organization responsible for all of the nation's ICBMs and nuclear-capable bombers.Presiding at the ceremony, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz said General

  • Minot Air Force Base 2010 Year in Review

    2010 was a year of great progress for the only dual-wing, nuclear capable base in the Air Force. The 5th Bomb Wing officially transitioned to Air Force Global Strike Command as well as the base passing many of its exercices and inspections.For a complete photo slideshow reviewing this year, click

  • B-52 flies high over Independence Bowl

    A B-52 Stratofortress provides a flyover for the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl Dec. 27 in Shreveport, La. The B-52, from the 917th Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, was flown by a blended crew of active duty Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing's 11th Bomb Squadron and Air Force Reservists from the 93rd

  • U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons visit Barksdale AFB

    Members of the U.S. Air Force Academy football team were honored at a luncheon on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 23. The team opened their practices to members of Barksdale Air Force Base to watch them before they faced the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl in