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Dec. 18, 2019

Global Strike Command stands up helicopter detachment

DUKE FIELD, Fla. — Air Force Global Strike Command stood up Detachment 7 Dec. 18, 2019, at Duke Field, Fla., to support testing and evaluation of the command’s new MH-139A helicopter.Lt. Col. Mary Clark assumed command of the detachment with Brig. Gen. Andrew Gebara, AFGSC A5/8 director, presiding over the ceremony. The helicopters were contracted through Boeing

Dec. 6, 2019

AFGSC establishes new detachment for MH-139 testing

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Air Force Global Strike Command will stand up Detachment 7 later this month at Duke Field, Florida, to support testing and evaluation of the command’s new MH-139A helicopter. The MH-139A is the first service-unique helicopter acquired by the Air Force and the first aircraft ever acquired by AFGSC. It will replace the Vietnam-era UH-1N “Hueys” which

Dec. 1, 2019

December Enlisted Corps Spotlight

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Antonio Enriquez, is a unit diary clerk for Marine Corps Forces Strategic Command (MARFORSTRAT), hails from Watertown, Wisc., and has 4 years, 5 months of military service.

Nov. 26, 2019

Karbler confirmed to lead U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — Maj. Gen. Daniel L. Karbler has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general and for assignment as commanding general, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.The promotion and subsequent Change of Command is currently scheduled for Dec. 6, at Redstone Arsenal.Currently serving

Nov. 20, 2019

AFGSC announces Global Strike Challenge winners

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La — Global Strike Challenge 2019 concluded with Air Force Global Strike Command announcing the winners at a scoreposting event here, Nov. 20.

A B-52 Stratofortress from the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., takes off Nov. 14, 2019, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. B-52s have held a vital role in supporting the Continuous Bomber Presence mission in the Indo-Pacific region since 2004. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Heal)

Nov. 20, 2019

B-52s complete 19.5-hour mission, live-fire training with Army in Hawaii

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircrews participated in live-fire training operations with the U.S. Army over the Pohakuloa Training Area, located on the big island of Hawaii November 15 and 18.

U.S. Navy Adm. Charles A. Richard accepts the U.S. Strategic Command guidon from Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist as he assumes command of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) during a change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 18, 2019. Richard comes to USSTRATCOM after serving as the commander of Submarine Forces; commander of Submarine Force Atlantic and commander of Allied Submarine Command at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. USSTRATCOM has global responsibilities assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations, global strike, missile defense, and analysis and targeting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve Cunningham)

Nov. 18, 2019

Admiral Richard takes the helm, leads U.S. Strategic Command into the future

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Navy Adm. Charles “Chas” A. Richard took command of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) from U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten during a change of command ceremony at the USSTRATCOM Command and Control Facility today.As a former deputy commander of USSTRATCOM, Richard understands the responsibilities of the command and its mission, and is a

U.S. Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, provides remarks during USSTRATCOM's change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 18, 2019. Milley congratulated U.S. Navy Adm. Charles A. Richard on his appointment as the new commander of USSTRATCOM. Richard comes to USSTRATCOM after serving as commander of Submarine Forces; commander of Submarine Force Atlantic and commander of Allied Submarine Command at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ian Hoachlander)

Nov. 18, 2019

U.S. Strategic Command’s Command & Control Facility Dedicated to Gen. Curtis LeMay

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) dedicated its new Command and Control Facility (C2F) today at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. to Gen. Curtis E. LeMay. Mr. David L. Norquist, Deputy Secretary of Defense; Gen. Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Adm. Charles “Chas” A. Richard, commander of USSTRATCOM; and Gen. John E. Hyten, former

Nov. 18, 2019

USSTRATCOM Change of Command

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Watch USSTRATCOM Change of Command ceremony live today at 1000 CST: https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/22108 Navy Vice Adm. Charles A. Richard assumes command of the U.S. Strategic Command from Air Force Gen. John Hyten during a change-of-command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 18, 2019. Deputy Defense Secretary David L. Norquist will

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, prepares to receive fuel from a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker over the Arctic during Bomber Task Force 20-1, Nov. 6, 2019. This deployment allows aircrews and support personnel to conduct theater integration and improve bomber interoperability with joint partners and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)

Nov. 14, 2019

Bomber Task Force 20-1 Completes Mission in Europe

RAF FAIRFORD, England — On the evening of the Oct. 10, 2019, four B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers from the 2nd Bomb Wing departed Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, enroute to a month-long deployment at RAF Fairford, England. While based at RAF Fairford, the bombers, air crew, maintainers and support personnel conducted integration and interoperability training