Released October 9, 2024, this video is a remake from the original "Our Nation's Shield" video to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Air Force Global Strike Command. It was released in October to keep celebrations from AFGSC's anniversary ongoing, reflecting on historic U.S. Strategic Command milestones such as, Gen. Curtis E. LeMay becoming commander of Strategic Air Command in 1948, the 1951 flight of Colonel Michael McCoy delivering the first combat ready B-47B to SAC, the SM-65D Atlas going on alert at Vandenberg Space Force Base in 1959, and 1962 saw the first 10 Minuteman I ICBMs going on alert at Malmstrom Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force video edited by Staff Sgt. Shelby Thurman)
The Air Force’s shift to Agile Combat Employment (ACE) in support of Joint All Domain Operations reflects a fundamental shift in the operating environment defined by a transparent battlefield, denied sanctuary, extended adversarial range, advanced Anti-Access/Area-Denial, and contested logistics. In this environment, Civil Engineers must be more than technical experts; they must make rapid, autonomous decisions under pressure to survive. To...
The newest generation of 90th Missile Wing missile maintainers graduated from the Minuteman III (MMIII) Electromechanical Technician (EMT) Journeyman Course, April 10, 2026, at F.E. Warren Air Force Base.
Airmen considering a transition from active-duty service have an option to continue serving while pursuing opportunities outside the military through the Palace Chase program.
Airmen and Army National Guard Soldiers honed their ability to respond to law enforcement and security threats during a joint training exercise here April 10-11, 2026, focusing first on mission readiness and interoperability across services.
The exercise paired the 5th Security Forces Squadron with the Army’s 816th Military Police Company to build practical skills in installation law enforcement, a mission set that differs from this Army...
