Data consolidation project enhances Air Force munitions logistics tracking

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — Organizations at Hill Air Force Base played a key role in completing a data consolidation project that will enhance the logistics tracking and management of munitions across the Air Force. The project, which was initiated in response to a 2020 Headquarters Air Force directive to merge the Integrated Missile […]

First Sergeant’s Corner: Caring

This month’s AFMC connect is about Caring. Caring is at the forefront of not only being a First Sergeant, but an Airman in the United States Air Force. It is part of our Airmen’s Creed; “Never leave an Airman behind.” According to Webster’s Dictionary, caring is defined as “displaying kindness and concern for others.” There […]

Minot AFB executes SURGE Week

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The 5th Bomb Wing conducted SURGE Week here from Dec. 12 – 14. SURGE Week tests warfighting capabilities, focusing on training efforts for scenarios where a large number of sorties need to be produced swiftly and efficiently. Typically, the goal of SURGE Week is to produce 50% more flights than […]

Transforming mental health in the Air Force

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Like physical fitness, good mental health is a central part of military life, and shouldn’t be hidden or ignored. There are several resources available to help Airmen struggling with mental health challenges. This year, Air Force mental health leaders implemented a new initiative to improve Airmen’s access to mental health […]

Baby, Its Cold Outside…

My first conversation with Lt. Col. Stephen Kroft, Commander of the 5th Contracting Squadron, was at a recent Military Affairs Committee meeting, and the topic that day was the arrival of heated gloves. The heated gloves were not specifically developed for the 54th Helicopter Squadron but were identified as a possible solution for their gunners […]

New Schedule for Sentinel Coming Soon, Says ICBM Modernization Boss

The head of a new office created to oversee the modernization of the Air Force’s intercontinental ballistic missile fleet said schedule changes for the Sentinel program are due “at the end of the year” from contractor Northrop Grumman.While concern has grown over potential delays, Brig. Gen. Colin J. Connor, head of Air Force Global Strike […]

Operation Home for the Holidays helps Minot Airmen return home

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — For many Americans, the holiday season is a time spent with loved ones, exchanging gifts, and expressing gratitude for blessings received throughout the year. For military service members, the costs of traveling during this time can be expensive. This is especially true […]

Chief Master Sergeant Selects Announced

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Mission readiness starts with combating seasonal affective disorder

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] With winter fast approaching, True North, a division within the U.S. Air Force that supports strengthening military members’ resilience and their mental health, is taking the initiative to combat seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, with mood-boosting stations for the 673d Security Forces Squadron. “I’ve seen how the winter […]