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Aug. 5, 2022
509th Operations Support Squadron wins Omaha Trophy
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — Air Force Lt. Gen. Thomas Bussiere presented the Omaha Trophy to the 509th Operations Support Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base on August 4, 2022. The Omaha Trophy was created at the tail end of the Vietnam War in 1971 as a single award to recognize the best wing of the Strategic Air Command. It was originally given by the Strategic Air Command Consultation Committee, a group of civic leaders that advised the SAC.
July 27, 2022
B-52 OT, WPS, and Ops squadrons collaborate during Test and Weapons School Roadshow at Minot AFB
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron recently integrated with the 340th Weapons Squadron, 69th Bomb Squadron, and 23rd Bomb Squadron during the B-52 Test and Weapons School Roadshow at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 5-8, 2022.
July 8, 2022
B-2 executes new nuclear tactic in B61-12 JTA capstone test
Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. — A B-2A Spirit stealth bomber released a B61-12 Joint Test Assembly utilizing a new capability known as Radar Aided Targeting System during a capstone test at the Tonopah Test Range, June 14, 2022.
June 30, 2022
Rim of the Pacific 2022 Officially Begins
U.S. Navy -- Twenty-six nations, 38 surface ships, four submarines, nine national land forces, more than 30 unmanned systems, approximately 170 aircraft and more than 25,000 personnel will train and operate in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California, June 29 to Aug. 4.Following Rim of the Pacific's (RIMPAC) theme of Capable Adaptive
June 4, 2022
Keel Laying Ceremony Held for First Columbia-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine
QUONSET POINT, R.I. — QUONSET POINT, R.I. – General Dynamics Electric Boat conducted a keel laying ceremony for the first Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine, USS District of Columbia (SSBN 826) at Quonset Point, Rhode Island, June 4.
May 19, 2022
AFGSC awarded Joint Meritorious Unit Award
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Adm. Charles A. Richard, commander, U.S. Strategic Command, presented the Joint Meritorious Unit Award to Air Force Global Strike Command during a ceremony held at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 18. The award was presented to AFGSC in recognition of the command’s accomplishments during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic from April
May 9, 2022
USSTRATCOM visits Malmstrom, presents Omaha Trophy to 12th MS
MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. — U.S. Navy Adm. Charles Richard, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, received a brief from 12th Missile squadron combat crew members during a tour of the missile procedural trainer May 6, 2022, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. During his visit, Richard awarded the 12th MS the Omaha Trophy, as the best intercontinental ballistic missile squadron for 2021. First awarded by Strategic Air Command Consultation Committee in 1971, the Omaha Trophy is presented to units across the command in four official categories: intercontinental ballistic missile squadron, ballistic missile submarine, strategic bomber squadron and global operations squadron. (US. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Elijah Van Zandt)
May 4, 2022
3-D printing solves maintenance issue
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Airmen from the 595th Strategic Communications Squadron utilize a 3-D printer to circumvent scarcity of SACCS part.
May 3, 2022
‘Mighty Eighth’ commander demonstrates B-1 readiness, bridging to future of America’s lift and strike base
DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas. — 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.
April 19, 2022
AETC enlisted Airmen present former AU president, commander Order of the Sword
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFNS) — Gen. Anthony Cotton received the Order of the Sword for his significant contributions to the development of the Air Force enlisted force during an official ceremony at Gunter Annex’s Flag Park April 1, 2022.