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  • Stratcom Chief: Minot AFB case shows integrity of nuclear enterprise

    The Air Force's aggressive response when missile-launch crews at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., fell short of established standards during an inspection in March underscores the integrity of the nuclear weapons program, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command told Congress May 9."I do think they reacted very aggressively to the mistakes they saw,"

  • 20th AF secretary has long served with Mighty Ninety

    Shortly after graduating college, Barbara Lutz, 20th Air Force secretary, began a long career with the Air Force spanning more than 30 years, the majority of which she spent at F. E. Warren."I wear the protocol hat and the secretary hat [for the 20th AF]," she said. "It's very intense -- never a dull moment."Lutz has worked at several Air Force

  • 20th AF turns 69

    Since 1944, the 20th Air Force has been one of the Air Force's most storied units.The 20th AF was established to bring strategic bombardment against our enemy of the time, Japan.Originally part of the Army Air Corps before the U.S. Air Force was created, the 20th began as the first non-sequentially numbered air force, that is, Army Air Corps
  • Col. David Lair, 341st Maintenance Group commander, finishes up some paperwork at his desk April 2. Lair took over as commander of the 341st MXG on March 15. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cortney Paxton)

    Meet the new 341st MXG commander

    After more than 25 years of Air Force service and two previous assignments to Malmstrom Air Force Base, Col. David Lair joined Team Malmstrom once again as the new 341st Maintenance Group commander March 15.Lair's family history, rich with military heritage, is what made him to want to join the Air Force. He grew up in an Air Force lifestyle as his
  • Senior Airman Mary Tarasiewicz, 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron member, holds the flag from her squadron during the 8.3-mile ruck march on Rivers Edge Trail in Great Falls. More than 100 members of Team Malmstrom participated in Malmstrom’s largest ruck march. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina Heikkinen)

    Ruck march honors Airman, friend

    A cluster of 100 Airmen in uniform made their way up the River's Edge Trail. While some proudly carried flags from the 341st Security Forces Group, others carried 70-pound rucksacks. They were exhausted, tired and dripping with sweat. But the physical and emotional pain they felt was a reminder of fallen Airmen who made the ultimate sacrifice for
  • Kickboxers Elisha Helsper (right) protects herself from opponent Aerial Beck’s left kick during a kickboxing bout at the Malmstrom Air Force Base 3-Bay Hangar on April 5. Helsper lost the fight by split decision. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina Heikkinen)

    Team Malmstrom kicks up morale

    The 341st Force Support Squadron teamed up with 221 Industries to put on a "Fight for the Troops" on April 5, which featured the talents of 12 amateur Mixed Martial Arts fighters from around the state of Montana and a visit from Joe McMillan, a professional MMA fighter.Malmstrom's 3-Bay Hangar was temporarily transformed into an MMA arena last
  • Senior Airman Craig Eveland, 90th Security Support Squadron, carries his squadron’s guidon as he leads them down Randall Avenue on F. E. Warren Air Force Base March 29. Eveland and his fellow Airmen were taking part in the 90th Security Forces Group two-mile “pride run.” (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

    Mighty Ninety Defenders take inspection prep to new levels

    Three-hundred and fifty Airmen from all four squadrons in the 90th Security Forces Group participated in a 2-mile "Pride Run" on F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., March 29.The run comes at a time when everyone in the 90th Missile Wing is gearing up for a Nuclear Surety Inspection. "The Pride Run showcases our pride, motivation and teamwork," said
  • Col. Mike Taheri, 153rd Airlift Wing vice commander; Maj. Gen. Michael Carey, 20th Air Force commander; Army Maj. Gen. Luke Reiner, Wyoming Adjutant General; Pam Ivey, Wyoming Veterans Division executive director; and Larry Barttelbort, Wyoming Veterans Division director, attend Wyo. Gov. Matt Mead’s signing of recent legislation affecting veterans and military families in Mead’s office March 13. (Courtesy photo)

    Wyo. governor signs legislation affecting veterans, families

  • A 40th Helicopter Squadron flight crew flies a UH-1N Huey Iroquois over Montana's landscape. A four-person crew recently assisted the Cascade County Sheriff’s Department in finding a missing man. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cortney Paxton)

    40th HS assists local sheriff's office with save

    A UH-1N Huey helicopter crew assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron assisted the Cascade County Sheriff's Department locate a missing man March 18.The crew, operating Blade 08, consisted of Capt. Leo Gracik, aircraft commander/pilot; 1st Lt. Preston Moon, co-pilot; and Tech Sgts. Eric Adkins and David Galasso, flight engineers.At around 3 a.m. on
  • MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- From March 1-13, various Team Minot organizations were reviewed by the Air Force Global Strike Command Inspector General during the Consolidated Unit Inspection. The CUI is designed to test units on their policies and procedures regarding daily operations, record keeping and a variety of other operational facets. After the smoke cleared, the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing were left standing with overall ratings of “Excellent” and “Satisfactory” respectively. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Stephanie Ashley)

    Minot's Consolidated Unit Inspection a success

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