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  • The first B-52H to be assigned to Wurtsmith Air Force Base, which was also the first to be stationed on Michigan soil is parked behind the reviewing stand on Wurthsmith's runway. The ceremony, during which the Stratofortress bomber was christened "State of Michigan", was held May 11, 1961. (Courtesy photo)

    B-52H reaches aviation milestone

    Fifty years ago, the Air Force delivered a devastating, long-range, multi-role bomber to its fleet--the B-52H Stratofortress. May 9 marked the 50th Anniversary of operational service by the B-52H, a milestone in Boeing and aviation history.From entering the skies to combat Soviet tensions during the Cold War to maintaining a presence in recent
  • Senior Airman Crystal Randolph, Headquarters Eighth Air Force, eats crawfish during the 608th Strategic Operations Squadron crawfish boil at the Cyber Innovation Center in Bossier City, La., May 13. Crawfish season in Louisiana begins in March and continues through July. Louisiana supplies 98 percent of the crawfish harvested in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Stives)

    608th STOS holds crawfish boil

    Members of the 608th Strategic Operations Squadron held a crawfish boil at the Cyber Innovation Center, home of the Eighth Air Force headquarters staff, in Bossier City, La., May 13. Crawfish season in Louisiana begins in March and continues through July. Louisiana supplies 98 percent of the crawfish harvested in the United States.
  • BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. - Brig. Gen. Steve Wilson will assume command of the Eighth Air Force (Air Forces Strategic) during a change-of-command ceremony June 3 at Hoban Hall on Barksdale Air Force Base. (Courtesy photo)

    Eighth Air Force change of command announced

    Maj. Gen. Floyd Carpenter will relinquish command of Eighth Air Force (Air Forces Strategic) to Brig. Gen. Steve Wilson during a change-of-command ceremony June 3 at Hoban Hall on Barksdale Air Force Base. General Wilson will join the Mighty Eighth from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., where he currently serves as the director for Joint Integration,
  • WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE A B-2 Stealth bomber returns from a mission March 20, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston)(Released)

    509th BW supports Operation Odyssey Dawn

    Sometime after noon CDT on March 20, three Air Force Global Strike Command B-2 Spirit bombers returned to home base after striking targets in support of the international response which is enforcing a no-fly zone over Libya.The B-2s landed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., after a more than 25-hour mission in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn.The
  • NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev., -- Senior Airman Mark Dixon, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., communicates through his headset with a B-2 Spirit pilot during Red Flag 11-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, March 8. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise for the United States and its allies. During Red Flag, military units are able to test their skill and firepower over the Nevada Test and Training Range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Worley)

    Deterrence assurance at Red Flag

    Members of the 509th and the 131st Bomb Wings integrated to support three B-2 Spirits at Red Flag 11-3, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The team trained on safety, security and effectiveness as stewards of nuclear deterrence.Red Flag is a realistic combat operations exercise, or 'peacetime battlefield,' providing the air forces of the United States and
  • Staff Sgt. Michael Boutte, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, answers questions during an interview 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs about his role in the new film "Battle: Los Angeles" in front of the Regal Louisiana Boardwalk Stadium 14 in Bossier City, La., March 5. A portion of the movie was filmed on Barksdale Air Force Base and in the local Shreveport/Bossier area. The Airmen casted as extras were invited to an early screening courtesy of the Department of Defense Production Assistance Agreement and Sony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

    Barksdale Airmen act as extras in Battle: Los Angeles movie

    Second Bomb Wing, Eighth Air Force and Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen had the opportunity to see themselves on the big screen March 5, during the premiere of "Battle: Los Angeles" at the Boardwalk Regal Theater in Bossier City, La.Airmen were given the opportunity to play as extras and as Marines. Parts of the movie were filmed in the
  • Col. Tim Fay with Brig. Gen. Everett Thomas greets Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy upon his arrival to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 8, 2011. Colonel Fay is the the 2nd Bomb Wing commander. General Thomas is the Air Force Global Strike Command vice commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alexandra M. Boutte)

    Chief Roy: Global Strike is a mission we can't forget

    More than 1,400 Barksdale Airmen attending an All Call here got to hear the Air Force's highest-ranking enlisted Airman discuss the future of the Air Force, education, training issues, professional military education and resiliency.Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy visited here March 8 for an orientation with Air Force Global Strike
  • Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz replies to a question from an Airman during an all call March 8, 2011, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. General Schwartz answered questions from Airmen about retirement benefits, national defense and force management. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Charles Larkin Sr.)

    CSAF visits Whiteman AFB, addresses changes

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz visited here March 8 to meet with Airmen and local civic leaders, and review the capabilities and readiness of this Air Force Global Strike Command base.During an all-call with total force Airmen and civilians, the general said the men and women of Whiteman Air Force Base uphold an awesome
  • SHREVEPORT, La. - Maj. Gen. Floyd Carpenter (left), Eighth Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Hornback (right), Eighth Air Force command chief, stand with the Eighth Air Force Outstanding Airmen of the Year: (left to right) Rebecca Smith, 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, Mo.; Kelli Kish, representing her husband Master Sgt. Steven Kish, 509th BW; Capt. Michael Pontius, 2nd Bomb wing, Barksdale AFB, La.; Senior Airman Marthinus Taljaard, 2nd BW; Tech. Sgt. Bradley Williams, 5th Bomb Wing, Minot AFB, N.D.; and John Garrett, Headquarters Eighth Air Force, Barksdale AFB. The Eighth Air Force announced their Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2010 during the Eighth Air Force Outstanding Airmen of the Year Banquet held at the Eldorado Resort and Casino in Shreveport, La., March 3. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)

    'Mighty Eighth' names 2010's Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    In a gala event held at the Eldorado Resort and Casino in Shreveport, La., on March 3, the Eighth Air Force announced their Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2010 in seven categories including: Airman, Non-Commissioned Officer, Senior Non-Commissioned Officer, First Sergeant, Company Grade Officer, Civilian Category I and Civilian Category II. The
  • MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Col. Doug Cox, 5th Bomb Wing commander, awarded Capt. Jonathan A. Gunther, 23rd Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress aircraft commander, with the Bronze Star Medal for his meritorious service during Operation Enduring Freedom, at the 5th Operations Group commander's call here Feb. 25. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Keith Ballard)

    23rd BS pilot receives Bronze Star

    He and his team provided more than 3,000 hours of scheduled aircraft coverage for ground troops, which ensured the safe recovery of more than 600 improvised explosive devices before they were used against ground troops. He wrote and published a seven page intermediate airspace command and control standard operating procedure from scratch, which
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