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A group of people stand in front of a building's sign that says "HQ Air Force Global Strike Command"

Oct. 16, 2023

AFGSC Command Chief introduces developmental opportunities with new Command Chief Shadow Program

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — In an effort to create deliberate developmental opportunities, CMSgt Melvina Smith has introduced her Command Chief Shadow Program to build future leaders by giving them first-hand experience while broadened their mission understanding.

A B-1B Lancer takes off at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom.

Oct. 4, 2023

7th BW rolls out first BEAST-modified B-1B

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — The 7th Bomb Wing’s first B-1 Embracing Agile Scheduling Team modified B-1B Lancer took its first flight September 8, 2023, from Dyess AFB marking a new era of lethality for the venerable aircraft. BEAST was designed to shorten fielding of each system, preserve aircraft availability and ensure compliance with federal government aviation directives.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeffrey Komives, Hypersonic Employment subject matter expert, orients operational crews B-1 Lancer, B-2 Spirit, B-52 Stratofortress, and F-15E Strike Eagle units across Air Force Global Strike Command and Air Combat Command on the Air Force’s Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile as they participate in hypersonic weapon familiarization training at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 28, 2023. The participating crews received expert academics and training on hypersonic fundamentals and participated in tactical discussion on hypersonic operations to increase operational readiness and prepare multiple aircraft communities for hypersonics including the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile, Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon, and other programs under development. The Department of Defense is developing hypersonic science and technology to ensure the U.S. can rapidly field operational hypersonic systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lindsey Iniguez

Sept. 29, 2023

Edwards AFB Hosts Hypersonic Weapon Familiarization Training

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Operational crews from B-1 Lancer, B-2 Spirit, B-52 Stratofortress, and F-15E Strike Eagle units across Air Force Global Strike Command and Air Combat Command participated in hypersonic weapon familiarization training at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 28.

Capt Woodley at the MPT

Sept. 12, 2023

AFGSC conducts 13N FAST Field Tests

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — AFGSC members from the Studies, Assessments, Analysis and Lessons Learned Directorate and the Data Analytics Collaboration Cell executed their first field test of the 13N Force Assessment Scheduling Tool, or FAST, at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, Aug. 15-17. Operators and support personnel from the 90th Operations Group collaborated with programmers and analysts from AFGSC Headquarters to ensure the program met rigorous standards for operational needs.

Men look at computers

Sept. 12, 2023

DMOC hosts "Virtual Flag" exercise

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — The Distributed Mission Operations Center located at Kirtland Air Force Base, hosted its joint Virtual Flag exercise Aug. 25-29, 2023.

The success of the mission is attributed to the cohesive operations between the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, the 501st Combat Support Wing, and NATO allies during the BTF.

Sept. 7, 2023

USAF Bands together: Strikers and Pathfinders combine efforts to deliver airpower

KEFLAVIK, Iceland — In the realm of modern military operations, where agility and adaptability are paramount to the success of operations, Agile Combat Employment is the way forward. As Bomber Task Force 23-4 continues, members of the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and the 501st Combat Support Wing are collaborating efforts to ensure swift and effective responses to support NATO Allies and partners in the Arctic region.

Airman 1st Class Noah China, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons loader, cranks a lever at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 3, 2023. China helped his team transport weapons systems and load them onto a B-52H Stratofortress during the Global Strike Challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)

Aug. 8, 2023

5AMXS competes in 2023 Global Strike Challenge

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron competed in the Global Strike Challenge here, Aug. 2-4. The Global Strike Challenge is an annual competition between units in Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command, Air Force Reserve Command, and the Air National Guard consisting of several events assessing innovative thinking, teamwork, and competencies central to the AFGSC mission.

Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing walk-off a bus after returning from a Bomber Task Force mission at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 24, 2023. The Airmen spent six weeks in Guam in support of Bomber Task Force missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trust Tate)

July 24, 2023

Barons return home following Bomber Task Force deployment

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 23rd Bomb Squadron’s world-famous “Bomber Barons” returned home from their most recent Bomber Task Force deployment to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 24. The contingent, composed of approximately 280 Airmen and four B-52H Stratofortress, logged hundreds of flight hours from dozens of sorties within the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility during the six-week deployment. The BTF also provided an opportunity for the squadron’s aircrews, maintainers and support personnel to integrate with various allies and partners present in the region for unrelated military exercises.

Tech. Sgt. Jennel Edwards, 91st Security Forces Group evaluator, communicates via radio at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 14, 2023. Edwards was recognized by Air Force Global Strike Command as the NCO of the Year for 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)

July 14, 2023

Minot Airman recognized as AFGSC NCO of the Year

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Humbleness, accountability, empathy, teachability, emotional intelligence. These are the qualities that Tech. Sgt. Jennel Edwards, an evaluator for the 91st Security Forces Group, says an effective noncommissioned officer must possess. Air Force Global Strike Command recently recognized Edwards as the NCO of the Year for 2022.

An Airman installs an AgilePod onto a B-52

May 11, 2023

AgilePod Demo Expands B-52 Communications

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — The backbone of the U.S.’s strategic bomber force, the B-52 Stratofortress, will soon demonstrate advanced communications capabilities through the new AgilePod, enabling a modernized, further-reaching, more secure communication on the historic aircraft.B-52 aircrew depend on rapid incoming and outgoing communication—whether that be with other