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  • 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

  • 'The Mighty Eighth' changes command

    Leadership of Eighth Air Force (Air Forces Strategic) changed hands June 1 when Maj. Gen. Floyd L. Carpenter assumed command from Lt. Gen. Robert J. Elder Jr., becoming the 48th commander of "The Mighty Eighth." Gen. John D.W. Corley, commander of Air Combat Command, presided over the ceremony, with

  • JFCC Global Strike gets new commander

    With a salute and the words, "Sir, I accept command," Maj. Gen. Floyd L. Carpenter took command of the Joint Functional Component Command for Global Strike from Lt. Gen. Robert J. Elder, at 10:30 a.m., in a change of command ceremony here today. Lt. Gen. Elder will have a retirement ceremony

  • 5BW completes NSI with satisfactory rating

    The base's first no-notice Nuclear Surety Inspection concluded today with an announcement that the wing has been given the highest rating possible -- a satisfactory rating, meaning it remains certified to perform its strategic mission. The 10-day inspection was a demanding and detailed evaluation of

  • Commander Bids Farewell after 34 year career

    It seems like it was just yesterday that I left Detroit with great anticipation to enter the Air Force and begin flight training. As I look back on the past 33 years, I realize that my Air Force experience was even more exciting than I could have imagined! I certainly never thought that one day I

  • Air Force announces leadership change in 'The Mighty Eighth'

    The Department of the Air Force announced this afternoon that Lt. Gen. Robert J. Elder Jr., commander Eighth Air Force (Air Forces Strategic), is planning to retire. Gen. Elder has been leading "The Mighty Eighth" for three years this June. "It has been a privilege to serve the nation in uniform for

  • 'The Mighty Eighth' names 2008's Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    In a gala event held in the Riverdome at the Horseshoe Hotel and casino in Bossier City, the Eighth Air Force announced their Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2008 in seven categories including: Airmen, Non-Commissioned Officer, Senior Non-Commissioned Officer, First Sergeant, Company Grade