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The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) gold crew returns to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia, following a strategic deterrence patrol. The boat is one of five ballistic-missile submarines stationed at the base and is capable of carrying up to 20 submarine-launched ballistic missiles with multiple warheads.

May 8, 2020

USS Tennessee Wins SECNAV Afloat Environmental Award

KINGS BAY, Ga. — The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Tennessee (SSBN 734), homeported at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, was announced as the winner of the 2020 Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Afloat Environmental Award, April 21.

A 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer flies over the East China Sea May 6, 2020, during a training mission. The 9th EBS is deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, as part of a Bomber Task Force supporting Pacific Air Forces’ strategic deterrence missions and commitment to the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce)

May 7, 2020

7th Bomb Wing displays readiness with Bomber Task Force deployment

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — The 7th Bomb Wing’s readiness was on full display supporting Pacific Air Forces’ Bomber Task Force mission despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 30, 2020

Nuclear command leverages academia, industry data in COVID-19 fight

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Air Force officials here responsible for two-thirds of the nation’s nuclear weapons enlisted a new partner in the fight against COVID-19—academia and industry.Through a partnership with the Cyber Innovation Center, Louisiana Tech University, and Virtualitics Inc., Air Force Global Strike Command officials rapidly developed a daily report consisting

April 27, 2020

Dynamic response keeps AFGSC mission ready during pandemic

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — With the global spread of the COVID-19 virus, the world is facing incredible challenges, upending routine daily life. Despite the uncertainty this pandemic brings, Air Force Global Strike Command continues to deliver combat-ready long-range strike forces to provide deterrence options at a moment’s notice - anytime, anywhere.

A man wearing a suit sits at a table between two men wearing military uniforms.Behind them is a sign that reads, “The Pentagon - Washington.”

March 24, 2020

Esper Lists DOD's Top Priorities During COVID-19 Pandemic

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper, Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramon "CZ" Colon-Lopez hosted a virtual town hall meeting from the Pentagon on the DOD's COVID-19 response.

March 6, 2020

SecAF Visits Team Minot

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, accompanied by Air Force Global Strike leadership, connected with Airmen and families from the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing during her visit to Minot Air Force Base, March 5, 2020.

Airman 1st Class Victoria Kelly, 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron flight security controller, fires an M-4 carbine rifle July 24, 2019, at Fort Harrison, Mont.

March 5, 2020

Malmstrom Defenders to represent AFGSC at Defender Challenge 2020

AIR FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND — Security forces Defenders from Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, will represent Air Force Global Strike Command at the Air Force Defender Challenge May 11-15.

Dec. 20, 2019

With the stroke of a pen, U.S. Space Force becomes a reality

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — President Trump signed into law Dec. 20 the sprawling, $738 billion defense bill, making history by creating the Space Force as a stand-alone, sixth branch of the U.S. military and guaranteeing for the first time 12 weeks of paid parental leave for federal workers.

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.