AFSFC explores updated non-lethal weapon options for Defender force
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Security Forces Center is continuing its efforts to arm Defenders with the technology and equipment they need to better protect people and resources across the Department of the Air Force. With a mission of training, equipping and managing program execution for the Air Force security forces […]
The Big Impact of Small Business Innovation on AFGSC’s Mission Capability
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. —As the Department of Defense (DOD) aims to maintain its global technological edge, small business contractors have been recognized as key to maintaining national and economic defense. However, ongoing challenges have disincentivized these businesses from working with the DOD, driving down participation by over 40% in the last 10 years […]
Political activity Dos and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DoD employees
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —In our democracy, elections are quite common, and with a presidential election this year, we can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process. With this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees on acceptable behavior. Military […]
Continuing a New START: AFGSC hosts internal workshop on US arms control treaty
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. —Air Force Global Strike Command hosted a workshop here for 90 attendees across the Department of the Air Force from April 2-4 regarding the Command’s implementation of the New START Treaty. New START, signed in 2011, furthers reductions provided in START I, which expired in December 2009. Under New START, […]
Air Force begins service-wide lodging updates to improve guest experience
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force is improving lodging facilities across the enterprise to better serve Airmen, Guardians and their families. The Air Force Services Center team that manages more than 27,000 rooms at 89 Air Force Inns across the globe will roll out the changes over the course of the next […]
MAFB’s Newest Chief: CMSgt Melissa Turner, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
The illustrious rank of Chief Master Sergeant takes many years of selfless service, dedication to the profession and patience. This year only 506 members were selected across the Air Force. One of those newly pinned on chief master sergeants from Minot AFB is CMSgt Melissa Casey Turner, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. When CMSgt Turner walked […]
MAFB’s Newest Chiefs: CMSgt Select Heather Malensek, 5th Comptroller Squadron
Like so many Chief Master Sergeants, Heather Malensek said there were doubts about reaching this level, “I thought when I first started out that I would be a Chief someday, and then not. But when I reached Senior Master Sergeant, well it meant that I was the senior enlisted leader for the squadron. Working for […]
MAFB’s Newest Chief: CMSgt Nicholas Roberts, 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron
Senior non-commissioned officers lead teams and shape the future force, exerting tremendous influence across all levels of the Air Force. Throughout my career I have been fortunate and privileged to serve with many phenomenal men and women in these top three enlisted grades who emanate these Little Brown Book characteristics. During my two squadron commands […]
Team Minot completes Exercise Prairie Vigilance
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot AFB, North Dakota and the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana participated in Exercise Prairie Vigilance 24-3 here, April 6-12, 2024. PV is a routine training mission that enhances the safety, security and reliability of the bomber leg of the U.S. […]
Minot Task Force 21 Announces Full Speaker Line Up for April Nuclear Triad Symposium
Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) Task Force 21 is pleased to announce the full speaker line up for the North Dakota Nuclear Triad Symposium on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The symposium will focus on sustaining credible nuclear deterrence amidst growing challenges while speakers cover the state of nuclear deterrence, threats from the Chinese and Russian […]
