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Dec. 14, 2023

908th partners with 23rd FTS preparing aircrew for future training mission

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — The 908th Airlift Wing has looked to the U.S. Air Force’s subject matter experts when it comes to training helicopter crew members in preparation for the wing’s new mission, the formal training unit for the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter. Starting in September 2021, when the 908th sent Lt. Col. Jeffrey E. Randall, 908th Operations Support Squadron commander, to attend the TH-1H Rotary-Wing Fundamentals course, to now, when the 908th currently has Lt. Col. Justin McCullough and Maj. David Castillo temporarily assigned to the 23rd Flying Training Squadron as instructor pilots, the relationship between the two units has grown and become invaluable to each other.

A man in a blue military jacket addresses a crowd in front of him.

Dec. 13, 2023

Air Force Global Strike Command Establishes New Directorate

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — AFGSC recently stood up a new directorate, AFGSC/A10, the ICBM Modernization Directorate, to oversee and coordinate the deployment of the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM weapon system and the retirement of the LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBM weapon system.

Dec. 5, 2023

AFIMSC plays critical role in fielding of B-21

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is playing a critical role in executing the multiyear beddown of the B-21 Raider stealth bomber for the Air Force.

Nov. 27, 2023

908th looks to industry to accelerate change and readiness

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — 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.

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)

Nov. 21, 2023

STRATCOM commander visits nuke treaty monitoring center

PATRICK SPACE FORCE BASE, Fla. — For the first time since taking command of U.S. Strategic Command, Gen. Anthony J. Cotton and his Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Sgt. Maj. Howard Kreamer, visited the Department of Defense’s sole nuclear treaty monitoring center Nov. 16. The combatant command leadership team came to the Air Force Technical Applications Center to get an update on

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)

Nov. 20, 2023

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

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — 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)

Nov. 17, 2023

Uniting allies and partners: a new found dedication

RAF FAIRFORD, United Kingdom — 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.

Lowman and Betz stand holding the DoD award.

Nov. 14, 2023

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

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — 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.

Nov. 9, 2023

AFGSC names 2023 Global Strike Challenge winners

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Air Force Global Strike Command announced the winners of Global Strike Challenge 2023 at the multi-month competition’s capstone event Nov. 8.

2nd Maintenance Squadron maintainers pose for a photo with retired Senior Master Sgt. John McNeece at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., October 18, 2023. McNeece served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1975 and worked as a maintainer when the B-52 was first introduced. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)

Nov. 6, 2023

Iconic B-52 and veteran reunite at Barksdale Air Force Base

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – — The 2nd Bomb Wing recently welcomed back a 95-year-old retired Air Force engine mechanic whose story intertwines with the enduring legacy of Barksdale’s premiere bomber, the B-52H.