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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.

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Nov. 28, 2023

AFGSC Director of ICBM Modernization discusses “monumental” Sentinel Program at Joint Engineers Conference

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. — Brig. Gen. Colin J. Connor, Air Force Global Strike Command Director of Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Modernization, recently highlighted the future of the LGM-35A Sentinel during the annual Joint Engineers Conference in Helena, Montana.

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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

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.

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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.

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Nov. 14, 2023

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. 

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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.

People-first, mission-always. This concept of leadership has set a firm foundation for Master Sgt. Shamir Moore, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron senior enlisted leader, since nervously accepting the opportunity to become an SEL in March 2022 and further during Bomber Task Force mission 24-1. “I’ve had almost every level of toxic leadership in my career,” said Moore. “The most toxic leadership I’ve ever faced was if our NCO had a bad day at work or home, it transferred over to work and it got to the point of having the Airmen becoming afraid to talk to him or bring anything up.” Moore took his negative experiences with toxic leadership to apply resiliency in his life, to be welcoming and open to let every Airman know he is there to talk through any issues they may be facing. “My job is to take care of not only the Airmen but also the officers," said Moore. “Meaning I ensure their quality of life because when you're thinking about personal issues, it transfers to work where you can't process things and focus on your work.” Moore says his dedication to providing a higher quality of life for those around him is because of a people-first, mission-always mindset. When you take care of your people, your people will always take care of the mission. “During the BTF, he’s been extremely easy to talk to and very helpful,” said Airman 1st Class Marissa Adkison, 9th EBS weather forecaster. “Early in the deployment, Moore was able to help us adjust to the new environment as we were settling into the BTF workflow and it’s been easier since.” Moore's commitment to a positive work environment led him to reflect on his role as the SEL and his career. “I feel great about being the SEL,” said Moore. “I love the job, the squadron and our current leadership ensuring a higher quality of life for our Airmen. I keep doing this job because it’s the people around me. I’ve been in for over 20 years of service and the Airmen are why I want to stay and continue the job.”

Nov. 8, 2023

People-first, mission-always

RAF FAIRFORD, United Kingdom — This concept of leadership has set a firm foundation for Master Sgt. Shamir Moore, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron senior enlisted leader, since nervously accepting the opportunity to become an SEL in March 2022 and further during Bomber Task Force mission 24-1.

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.