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Tech. Sgt. James Bell, 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Metals Technology craftsman, uses new scanning equipment to scan an image of a small part on a B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The scanner is part of new 3D printer technology used to fabricate new aircraft parts. (Courtesy photo)

June 3, 2022

3D printing provides 21st-century capabilities at Dyess AFB

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — The 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight fabricates aircraft and ground equipment parts that are no longer produced or supplied by manufacturers.

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.

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

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 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)

A 595 SCS Airman conducts 3-D printing for a SACCS light lens.

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.

Chief Master Sgt. Steve Cenov, right, 8th Air Force command chief and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center senior enlisted leader, and Airman 1st Class Nicholas DeAnda, 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, taxi a B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 29, 2022. Crew chiefs organize aircraft maintenance and ensure all inspections are completed safely and correctly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Hayman)

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.

Enlisted Airmen of Air Education and Training Command induct Gen. Anthony Cotton, Commander, U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command and Commander, Air Forces Strategic-Air, U.S. Strategic Command, into the AETC Order of the Sword in a ceremony.

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.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new E-4B Training Center in La Vista, Neb., April 14, 2022.

April 15, 2022

The Air Force’s first E-4B simulator is up and running

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — E-4B pilots and flight engineers have a new way to accomplish training thanks to the delivery of a new E-4B-specific simulator. The milestone was commemorated during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at a facility in La Vista, Neb., April 14.

A B-2 Spirit taxis on the runway prior to night time flying operations as part of Exercise Agile Tiger April 5, 2022 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Exercise Agile Tiger gave Team Whiteman the opportunity to practice operational unpredictability, while assuring our partners and allies that we are postured to execute nuclear operations and global strike anytime, anywhere. (United States Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Devan Halstead)

April 12, 2022

Exercise Agile Tiger: Integrated deterrence in the heartland of America

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — Whiteman Air Force Base concluded the first iteration of Exercise Agile Tiger, designed to improve joint warfighter lethality through high fidelity mission planning, execution, and debrief.Exercise Agile Tiger enhanced participants’ ability to communicate, collaborate and operate together, ensuring unity of effort across the joint force.Over the

DEGRE-22 U.S. Naval War College

April 8, 2022

DEGRE-22 WarGame Focuses on Strategic Deterrence, Assurance, Escalation Management

U.S. Strategic Command, in association with the U.S. Naval War College, conducted a Deterrence and Escalation Game and Review WarGame April 4-8.

The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Alaska (SSBN 732) Gold Crew returns to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay,

April 8, 2022

USS Alaska Takes Trophy 5th Time in Decade

KINGS BAY, Ga. — The crews of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Alaska (SSBN 732) were recently announced as the recipients of the 2021 U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Omaha Trophy.