Air Force names newest helicopter ‘Grey Wolf’

Air Force Global Strike Command named the MH-139A helicopter, the “Grey Wolf” during a naming ceremony here, Dec. 19, 2019.Gen. Timothy Ray, AFGSC commander, made the announcement, comparing it to the wild animal that bears the same name.  The Grey Wolf is the first major acquisition for the command

Kirtland Fire Department hosts 42nd annual Operation Holiday Cheer

Kirtland Air Force Base N.M.— The 377th Mission Support Group Fire Department hosted the 42nd annual Operation Holiday Cheer event Dec. 18, 2019 at Fire Station Two to provide Albuquerque, New Mexico, families in need with a holiday meal.

Global Strike Command stands up helicopter detachment

Air Force Global Strike Command stood up Detachment 7 Dec. 18, 2019, at Duke Field, Fla., to support testing and evaluation of the command’s new MH-139A helicopter.Lt. Col. Mary Clark assumed command of the detachment with Brig. Gen. Andrew Gebara, AFGSC A5/8 director, presiding over the ceremony.

Security Forces Group training integrates defenders, improves readiness

The force-on-force training provides an environment where Defenders from the 377th SFG work together and perfect tactics for situations where the different Defender squadrons are required to work together.

Citizen Airman pulls alert at Malmstrom AFB

The Air Force Reserve was formed in 1948 under the leadership of President Harry S. Truman to serve in times of war. In the 70 years since then, the Reserve has developed into a Major Command (MAJCOM) and currently perform about 20% of the work of the Air Force. One role of the Citizen Airmen is

Team Kirtland sparks interest in STEAM at Discovery Festival

Members of Team Kirtland engaged the local community alongside fellow Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics, or STEAM-focused local companies, schools and nonprofit agencies during the Discovery Festival at the Albuquerque Convention Center, Nov. 22, 2019.

Flash Fire Hero

“I knew they might have been harmed if I didn’t step up,” said Senior Airman Cody Vojtko, missile maintenance operations controller for the 791st Missile Maintenance Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. “If I didn’t do anything and someone was hurt afterwards, I have no idea how I would

Airmen become Air Force first-ever combat-ready firefighters through TRFOC

Two Airmen with the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron fire department graduated from a Tactical Response Force Orientation Course Oct. 25 – becoming the United States Air Force’s first-ever combat-ready firefighters.

90th MSG Warrior Day

Fighting against bloody noggins

Bam, ouch! A young Airman hits his head on a piece of equipment while performing missile maintenance. The Airmen of the 90th Missile Maintenance Squadron work hard daily to perform upkeep on missiles at different missile alert and launch facilities. It is a common occurrence for Airmen to hit and