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  • Airmen refuel during RIMPAC mission

    A B-52 Stratofortress from the 20th Bomb Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., flies July 10 after an air refueling mission in support of the biennial Rim of the Pacific exercise, or RIMPAC. RIMPAC includes more than 14 nations, 32 ships, five submarines, more than 170 aircraft and more than

  • Command's first-ever Global Strike Challenge under way

    Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, B-2 Spirit, B-52 Stratofortress and B-1 Lancer units are competing in the ongoing, first-ever Global Strike Challenge, showcasing the capabilities and expertise of missile, bomber and security forces Airmen. "Global Strike Challenge will help us build pride and a

  • Barksdale's B-52 shines at Berlin Air Show

     A B-52H Stratofortress and aircrew participated in the Berlin Air Show in East Germany June 8 to 13 to showcase the aircraft at the request of the Secretary of the Air Force.The air show started off with the trade show with senior civilians and military personnel and various ambassadors, including

  • Minot's wing scheduling office keeps birds in air, bombs on target

    Minot's B-52H Stratofortress aircraft fly overhead daily in support of Air Force Global Strike Command's strategic deterrence missions. The "BUFF," as Airmen across the base fondly call the B-52, flies successful missions due to the commitment to excellence displayed daily by Minot Airmen.When one

  • SecAF impressed with Airmen, B-2

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley met with Airmen, and base and community leaders, and received a first-hand look at the B-2 Spirit mission during his visit to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 8."I've been looking forward to this for many years, wanting to see the B-2 at its home here at

  • Wingman Stand Down focuses on saving lives

    All Air Force Global Strike Command units observed a Wingman Stand Down in May to discuss strategies to prevent suicides and private motor vehicle accidents, and to improve wingman skills.This year the Air Force deliberately took a different approach to addressing these critically important issues

  • 8th Air Force commander awards POW Medal to family of WWII Airman

    The legacy of 8th Air Force Airmen who served during World War II was celebrated during a Prisoner of War Medal ceremony honoring Staff Sgt. James Taylor at the 8th Air Force Museum on Barksdale Air Force Base May 21. Maj. Gen. Floyd Carpenter, 8th Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony and

  • 5th BW kicks off 'Ride-along' program

    Col. Douglas A. Cox, 5th Bomb Wing commander, and Maj. Kyle Smet, 5th BW executive officer, took the lead and participated in a new program called the Minot AFB & Minot Police Department Supervisor 'Ride-Along' Program on the evening of May 21."Ride-Along" means to be an official passenger in a