20 AF commander visits KAFB; mission continuity amid COVID-19

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael J. Lutton, 20th Air Force commander, visited Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 21-22, 2020, to meet with Team Kirtland members to learn about the missions they perform everyday and their impacts on national security.

Leading 20th Air Force – command team way forward

The Sentinel Warriors of 20th Air Force are now led by Maj. Gen. Mike Lutton, commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Charles Orf, command chief. Lutton has been in the commander’s seat for almost a week, but he already has a clear mission, vision and priorities for the Sentinel Warriors.The 20th Air Force

Maj. Gen. Michael Lutton takes command of 20th Air Force

Maj. Gen. Michael J. Lutton took command of 20th Air Force from Maj. Gen. Ferdinand “Fred” B. Stoss at a change of command ceremony at F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, July 8, 2020.Lt. Gen. Anthony Cotton, deputy commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, presided over the ceremony, in front

Walking the talk

20th Air Force headquarters staff and members of the 90th Missile Wing gathered together 19 June, 2020 at F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, for a 5K ruck march.When most people hear the term “ruck march” they think of blistered feet and heavy backpacks. Although the majority of participants

Minuteman III test launch on schedule, mission ready amid pandemic

There is no question about it - the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) mission is a unique portion of the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) nuclear enterprise. Even as the nation is battling the COVID-19 pandemic, the nuclear mission requires a 24/7/365 work force that is always ready

341st SSPTS undergoes name change: meet Missile Security Operations

The 341st Security Forces Support Squadron adopted new mission sets over time since implementation of the Missile Security Operations Concept nearly three years ago, and is now officially known as the 341st Missile Security Operations Squadron.

New contract improves process, labor costs of construction on base, missile complex

A new contract came in effect to improve Malmstrom Air Force Base’s process of construction projects both on base and in the 13,800 square-mile missile complex as of Feb. 3, 2020.

40th HS rescues missing snowmobilers in MT mountains

A UH-1N Iroquois with a five-man air crew rescued A UH-1N Iroquois with a five-man air crew rescued two missing snowmobilers south of Neihart, Montana Jan. 29.

20th AF, AFGSC visits MAFB Airmen, tour upcoming facilities

20th Air Force ICE closes its doors after 18 years of service

Since 2001, the Twentieth Air Force ICBM Center of Excellence was focused on developing highly skilled nuclear professionals to execute lethal, safe and sure nuclear strike operations. For the last eighteen years, the school graduated over 300 enlisted and officer professionals per year, who are