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908th looks to industry to accelerate change and readiness

With the mindset of innovation ingrained in the wing’s culture, and the members of the 908th MXG already leading the push for their members to be ready for the new helicopters ahead of schedule, the unit has turned to the civilian industry for a new opportunity. Since January 23, 2023, more than 20 maintainers from the 908th have spent a minimum of 30 days each watching first-hand; learning tactics, techniques, procedures, and best practices, on how to effectively maintain AW-139s from the Chevron Corporation in Picayune, Mississippi.

Tech. Sgt. Matthew Kirshner, 2nd Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance production superintendent, assembles GBU-54 munitions during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise Nov. 7, 2023 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. CAPEX is designed to prepare munitions Airmen for future deployments and home station contingency taskings by simulating sustained combat operations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Nia Jacobs)

Air Force Global Strike Command conducts first annual Combat Ammunition Production Exercise

In a milestone event, the Air Force Global Strike Command successfully executed its inaugural Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) on November 7, 2023, at Barksdale Air Force Base.

Gen. Anthony J. Cotton commander of U.S. Strategic Command, receives a squadron patch from Capt. Kai Billings, Operations Flight Commander for the 22nd Surveillance Squadron, during Cotton’s visit to the Air Force Technical Applications Center, Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., Nov. 16, 2023. Billings briefed the general on his squadron’s role in nuclear deterrence and global surveillance operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matthew S. Jurgens)

STRATCOM commander visits nuke treaty monitoring center

For the first time since taking command of U.S. Strategic Command, Gen. Anthony J. Cotton and his

Members from the Next Generation Aircrew Protection team observe a B-1B Lancer prepare for taxi during vapor purge testing on Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 7, 2023. This test event is the final test flight for the B-1B portion of the program before testing begins on the B-52 Stratofortress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sophia Robello)

Next Generation Aircrew Protection team conducts B-1 vapor purge testing

The Next Generation Aircrew Protection team conducted the last set of vapor purge testing on the B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base November 7.

U.S. Army Capt. Luis Antonio Rivera, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron ground liaison officer, poses for a photo during a joint exercise. The GLO is responsible for facilitating communication between ground units and air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jaclyn Sumayao)

Uniting allies and partners: a new found dedication

The repetitive loading and firing action echoes through the air while a focused artillery soldier works with determination. Behind the scenes, a stream of paperwork is signed and submitted to change his life.

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414th SCMS wins 2022 DoD award for supply chain excellence for nuclear readiness

The 414th Supply Chain Management Squadron was awarded the 2022 Department of Defense Award for Supply Chain Excellence for their exceptional achievements in supply chain management through innovative development and process improvement. The 414th SCMS successfully stood up in 2010 to solidify nuclear supply chain readiness and reduce potential pitfalls in the process across the globe. The squadron took the ever-growing workload and improved steadily over time into a world-class organization.

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Austin Commends U.N. Coalition's Commitment to Peace on Korean Peninsula

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III praised the international alliance committed to securing lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula as United Nations Command member states gathered for the coalition's inaugural defense ministers' meeting in Seoul, South Korea.

Global Strike Challenge

AFGSC names 2023 Global Strike Challenge winners

Air Force Global Strike Command announced the winners of Global Strike Challenge 2023 at the multi-month competition’s capstone event Nov. 8.