Nov. 3, 2023 Directors from National Laboratories immerse in Global Strike mission Minot AFB and Whiteman AFB hosted senior officials representing national laboratories and academic institutions, providing them the opportunity to immerse with the mission and weapons systems of the nuclear enterprise, Oct. 17-19, 2023.
May 3, 2022 ‘Mighty Eighth’ commander demonstrates B-1 readiness, bridging to future of America’s lift and strike base Maj. Gen. Andrew Gebara, 8th Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Steve Cenov, 8th Air Force command chief and J-GSOC senior enlisted leader, visited Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, showcasing B-1 readiness, agility and resilience April 29.
Oct. 28, 2021 Ellsworth begins Diversity and Inclusion change in Global Strike The 28th Bomb Wing has become the leading unit in Air Force Global Strike Command to begin the Air Force Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts.
Aug. 25, 2021 'Mighty Eighth' Commander chooses Dyess for first command visit Maj. Gen. Andrew Gebara, 8th Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander, visited Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, as his first base tour Aug. 22-23, 2021.
Aug. 16, 2021 The Mighty Eighth and J-GSOC welcome new commander Maj. Gen. Andrew Gebara assumed command of the Eighth Air Force and the Joint-Global Strike Operations Center during a change of command ceremony Aug. 16, 2021.
March 18, 2021 AF surgeon general visits Striker Nation Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, U.S. Air Force surgeon general, and Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, Office of the Surgeon General medical enlisted force and enlisted corps chief, visited Barksdale, March 10, 2021.
Oct. 15, 2020 B-52 elephant walk B-52H Stratofortresses from the 2nd Bomb Wing line up on the runway as part of a readiness exercise before taking off. The 2nd Bomb Wing conducts exercises to ensure the ability to present uncompromising combat capacity.