Aug. 7, 2009 Air Force Global Strike Command will stress nuclear mission A key step in reinvigorating the Air Force's nuclear deterrence mission will be made Aug. 7 with the activation of the Air Force Global Strike Command at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley said the new command will bring together the Air Force bomber force and
Aug. 7, 2009 Air Force stands up Global Strike Command The Air Force stood-up a new major command to oversee all of its nuclear forces in an activation ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 7. Air Force Global Strike Command will provide combat ready forces to conduct strategic nuclear deterrence and global strike operations in support of
July 31, 2009 Team effort culminates in 40th Helicopter Squadron's 374th save At approximately 1:30 p.m. July 24, 49-year-old Julie Elwell, who was visiting from Kansas, was hiking a trail along Belt Creek with family members in Sluice Boxes State Park, located about eight miles south of Belt, Mont., when she lost her footing and fell more than 30 feet, hit a ledge and landed
July 31, 2009 August promotees named The following individuals will be promoted to the rank indicated during a promotion held at the Grizzly Bend Club at 3 p.m. today. To airman: Brenton Schmidt, 341st Force Support Squadron To airman first class: John Harris, 341st Security Forces Squadron Dionna Miller, 341st Missile Security Forces
July 31, 2009 Air Force Global Strike Command Activation Ceremony to be held August 7 The Secretary of the Air Force, the honorable Michael B. Donley, and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General Norton A. Schwartz, have officially announced the Air Force Global Strike Command Activation Ceremony will take place Aug. 7, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The ceremony will begin at
July 31, 2009 Culture of responsible choices: Wingmen play key role in first-termer arrival Arriving to a first duty station as a new Airman is challenging. In-processing, dormitory life, career development courses and many other factors contribute to the stress and anguish tied to the firt-termer. But when you work hard, you play hard. Having a fun-filled and stress-free environment
July 31, 2009 OHV riders reminded to stay safe Summer and fall are prime times for off-highway vehicle riders to be out and that means risky terrain, injuries and unintentional violations are more likely. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds OHV riders to brush up on OHV safety and laws. FWP offers an OHV safety home-study course at no charge.
July 31, 2009 Community Notes: Week ending July 31 Post 9/11 GI Bill forums announced Staff from Veterans Affairs and the base education and training center will host two Post-9/11 GI Bill forums Aug. 3 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the base auditorium. Airmen are encouraged to attend one of these forums so they are better informed when choosing between
July 31, 2009 AFGSC activation ceremony to be held Aug. 7 The Secretary of the Air Force, the honorable Michael B. Donley, and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General Norton A. Schwartz, have officially announced the Air Force Global Strike Command Activation Ceremony will take place Aug. 7, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The ceremony will begin at