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  • Air Force Global Strike Command officials assume ICBM mission

    Air Force Global Strike Command officials here assume the Air Force's intercontinental ballistic missile mission Dec. 1. The ICBM transfer is part of a phased approach to unify all Air Force nuclear-capable assets under one command, officials said. The new command gains three missile wings with the

  • Give thanks this holiday season

    In 1621, the Pilgrims set aside a day to be thankful for a plentiful harvest after surviving a devastating winter. This year, as we prepare to sit down to a holiday meal with all the trimmings, we too have much to be thankful for. We are blessed to live in a country where we enjoy freedom many

  • AFGSC working toward seamless transition with mission transfer

    Air Force Global Strike Command will gain missile wings at F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo.; Malmstrom AFB, Mont.; and Minot AFB, N.D. when it assumes control of 20th Air Force and the ICBM mission Dec. 1. The 576th Flight Test Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., as well as the 625th Strategic

  • Air Force Global Strike Command leaders release command's mission, vision

    Air Force Global Strike Command officials gathered to zero-in on the organization's course, as well as review and discuss guidance from national leaders regarding the creation, stand-up and objectives for the command Oct. 15 through 17 near the National Military Park in Vicksburg, Miss. Facilitating

  • Minot bomb wing commander relieved of duty

    The commander of the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., was relieved of command Oct. 30 due to loss of confidence in his ability to command. Col. Joel S. Westa was removed by Maj. Gen. Floyd L. Carpenter, commander of 8th Air Force. Colonel Westa assumed command in November 2007. Colonel

  • 69th Bomb Squadron reactivates at Minot AFB

    The 69th Bomb Squadron was reactivated during an activation ceremony here Sept. 3. The new unit is the fourth operational B-52H Stratofortress squadron in the Air Force and joins the 23rd Bomb Squadron as the second squadron at Minot. Barksdale Air Force Base, La. has two operational B-52 units, the

  • Air Force stands up Global Strike Command

    The Air Force stood-up a new major command to oversee all of its nuclear forces in an activation ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 7. Air Force Global Strike Command will provide combat ready forces to conduct strategic nuclear deterrence and global strike operations in support of

  • Eighth Air Force dedicates Air Operations Center

    The 8th Air Force Air and Space Operations Center got a new name Wednesday when it was dedicated to one of "The Mighty Eighth's" most legendary leaders. In a ceremony presided over by 8th Air Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Floyd L. Carpenter, the AOC was officially renamed The Eighth Air Force Eaker Air

  • Eighth Air Force commander greets Airmen of 'The Mighty Eighth'

    I can't tell you how excited I am to be able to continue to serve in Eighth Air Force. I know firsthand all the great things the men and women of "The Mighty Eighth" are doing, and I'm looking forward to the opportunity to lead this great organization. It is certainly an exciting time for 8th Air