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Air Force Global Strike Command

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Name: Air Force Global Strike Command

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated 4 hours ago - 2 reports

Vandenberg to Test Launch Unarmed Minuteman III Missile

An unarmed Minuteman III missile is set to launch early Tuesday from Vandenberg Air Force Base to test the effectiveness of the weapon system.An operational test launch of the intercontinental ballistic missile, which involves a single re-entry vehicle, ... [Published Noozhawk.com - 19 hours ago]

Entities: Minuteman III, missile, Flight Test, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated 12 hours ago - 1 reports

Pentagon restarts key nuclear missile tests

The Pentagon will restart key tests on the military's ballistic missile arsenal initially delayed due to growing tensions between Washington and North Korea.$ Testing will begin on the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile at Barksdale Air ... [Published The Hill - May 20 2013]

Entities: missile, Nuclear, Minuteman III, North Korea

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

From ticket taker to the silver screen

ONANCOCK ? Adelaide Hollandsworth of Onley received a very special Mothers Day present this year when she and her three grown sons attended a showing of the new movie Olympus Has Fallen at the Roseland Theater in Onancock.Having all of her children together ... [Published Delmarva Daily Times - May 20 2013]

Entities: Onancock (United States), Shreveport (United States), Adelaide (Australia)

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 1 reports

Commander explains need for nurclear triad

(Editor's note: These stories and photos are a continuation of information from the Sunday, May 5, edition of The Minot Daily News about the nuclear triad symposium held in Minot earlier this month.)Lt. Gen. James Kowalski, commander of Air Force Global ... [Published Minot Daily News - May 19 2013]

Entities: James Kowalski, Cold War, Nuclear

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Military Commands Will Tap AirWatch to Manage Mobile Devices

To manage and secure Apple iPads used by B-2 nuclear bomber crews, the Air Force Global Strike Command quietly selected the same mobile device management software used by the Veterans Affairs Department. Global Strike Command, which manages the nations ... [Published Nextgov.com - May 16 2013]

Entities: Strike Command, Special Operations Command, Jeppesen

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

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From the Chamber: Get the latest news from Barksdale

The Bossier Chamber of Commerce will present the annual Military Speaker Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 12 at Hilton Garden Inn & Homewood Suites, Bossier City. Guest speakers will be leaders of Air Force Global Strike Command, 8th Air Force, 2nd ... [Published Shreveport Times - May 15 2013]

Entities: Air Force Global Strike Command, Bomb, Lockheed Martin Corp

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Missile test launch rescheduled

When North Korean leader Kim Jong-un threatened nuclear strikes against the U.S. last month, the test launch of a missile from the Minot missile field scheduled for April was canceled.Both Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., and Air Force Global Strike Command ... [Published Minot Daily News - May 13 2013]

Entities: missile, John Hoeven, Minuteman III, Air Force Global Strike Command

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

Talk At US Air Force Global Strike Command

Kristensen on the tarmac at Barksdale Air Force Base with the crew of the nuclear-capable B-52H bomber “Rolling Thunder” (61-019) from the 96th Bomb Squadron that recently flew B-52 bombers over South Korea. By Hans M. Kristensen Earlier this week ... [Published FAS Strategic Security Blog - May 10 2013]

Entities: Air Force Global Strike Command, US Air Force, Minot AFB (United States), Squadron

First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 4 reports

Air Force: ‘Attitude problem’ led to removal of officers

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel demanded more information Wednesday after the Air Force removed 17 launch officers from duty at a nuclear missile base in North Dakota over what a commander called “rot” in the force. The Air Force struggled to explain, acknowledging ... [Published Palm Beach Interactive - May 08 2013]

Entities: missile, Nuclear, Lieutenant Colonel, Michael W. Wynne, Chuck Hagel

First reported Apr 30 2013 - Updated Apr 30 2013 - 1 reports

Who Wants To Steer a Nuclear Bomber with an iPad?

Theres an iPad app for almost everything, including software to help crews of B-52 and B-2 nuclear bombers find their way about the skies.The Air Force Global Strike Command wants to acquire between 700 and 1,000 electronic flight bags packed with FAA ... [Published Nextgov.com - Apr 30 2013]

Entities: Bomber, iPad, Nuclear

First reported Apr 27 2013 - Updated Apr 27 2013 - 1 reports

Kowalski visits Malmstrom, holds All Call to discuss 'hot' topics

Lt. Gen. James Kowalski, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, and his wife, Julie, listen to Airman 1st Class Alex Callahan, 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron security escort team member, explain the uses of various security forces equipment ... [Published Malmstrom Air Force Base - Apr 27 2013]

Entities: James Kowalski, Airman, Air Force Global Strike Command, John Turner, Squadron

First reported Apr 27 2013 - Updated Apr 27 2013 - 1 reports

Feature - Superior performers announced at inspection outbrief

Ninetieth Security Forces Group defenders tactically position themselves during an inspection of the 90th Missile Wing on F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., April 12. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matt Bilden)Airman 1st Class John Zuhlke helps Senior Airman ... [Published F.E. Warren Air Force Base - Apr 27 2013]

Entities: 90th Missile Wing, Air Force Global Strike Command, US Air Force, Airman, Nuclear

Quotes

...travel approximately 4,190 miles to the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands, according to a press release from Air Force Global Strike Command. "Data collected further validates and verifies the effectiveness, readiness and accuracy of the weapon system while providing valuable information to assist the Air Force in sustaining and modernizing the Minuteman III through 2030" according to the statement

Pentagon considers $200 million renovation of Gitmo [Published Foreign Policy Magazine - 9 hours ago]

...$ Air Force officials will launch a non-nuclear version of the missile to gather "valuable data regarding the accuracy and reliability of the weapon system" according to Col. Richard Pagliuco, commander of the test squadron at Barksdale...

Pentagon restarts key nuclear missile tests [Published The Hill - May 20 2013]

"That's seems like relatively inexpensive insurance to me," he said. "So $4.7 billion to operate two legs of the triad does not strike me as unreasonable for our nation."

Commander explains need for nurclear triad [Published Minot Daily News - May 19 2013]

In regard to the triad, he said, "It is a reflection of the fact that diversity is an important tool for dealing with surprise." Lehman said adversaries influence it and people are becoming increasingly aware of that...

Presenters weigh in on nuclear triad at symposium [Published Minot Daily News - May 13 2013]

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Pentagon considers $200 million renovation of G... [Published Foreign Policy Magazine - 9 hours ago]
Vandenberg to Test Launch Unarmed Minuteman III... [Published Noozhawk.com - 19 hours ago]
Vandenberg Schedules Unarmed Nuke Test [Published Santa Barbara Independent - May 20 2013]
Pentagon restarts key nuclear missile tests [Published The Hill - May 20 2013]
From ticket taker to the silver screen [Published Delmarva Daily Times - May 20 2013]
Commander explains need for nurclear triad [Published Minot Daily News - May 19 2013]
Military Commands Will Tap AirWatch to Manage M... [Published Nextgov.com - May 16 2013]
From the Chamber: Get the latest news from Bark... [Published Shreveport Times - May 15 2013]
Missile in scrapped test was to come from Minot [Published Fargo Forum - May 14 2013]
Presenters weigh in on nuclear triad at symposium [Published Minot Daily News - May 13 2013]
FAS Roundup: May 13, 2013 Issue brief on regula... [Published Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire - May 13 2013]
Missile test launch rescheduled [Published Minot Daily News - May 13 2013]
SecAF, CSAF share confidence in nuclear enterprise [Published militaryfeed.com - May 12 2013]
SecAF, CSAF share confidence in nuclear enterprise [Published Malmstrom Air Force Base - May 11 2013]
Commentary - Position vs. Person [Published F.E. Warren Air Force Base - May 11 2013]
Finance services: Keeping green in your pocket [Published F.E. Warren Air Force Base - May 11 2013]
Talk At US Air Force Global Strike Command [Published FAS Strategic Security Blog - May 10 2013]
Top U.S. Nuclear Brass Reserves Judgment on Err... [Published Nuclear Threat Initiative - May 09 2013]
Stratcom Chief: Minot AFB case shows integrity ... [Published Air Force Link - May 09 2013]
Air Force: ‘Attitude problem’ led to removal of... [Published Palm Beach Interactive - May 08 2013]
US Air Force Stripped 17 Officers Controlling I... [Published Eurasia Review - May 08 2013]
Air Force sidelines 17 Minot air base nuclear m... [Published Fargo Forum - May 08 2013]
17 Air Force Officers Stripped Of Authority To ... [Published Outside The Beltway \| OTB - May 08 2013]
US Air Force stripped 17 officers controlling i... [Published Voice of Russia - May 08 2013]
Boeing primes the B-52 for the digital age [Published CNET News - May 07 2013]
US Federal Business Opportunity: Department of ... [Published ITbriefing - May 07 2013]
Key Senator Questions Plans for B61 Bomb [Published Arms Control Association - May 03 2013]
Nuclear triad reps in Minot for symposium [Published Minot Daily News - May 03 2013]
AFGSC commander shares vision with SUPT graduates [Published Malmstrom Air Force Base - May 02 2013]
Who Wants To Steer a Nuclear Bomber with an iPad? [Published Nextgov.com - Apr 30 2013]

Blogs

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FAS Roundup: May 13, 2013 Issue brief on regula... [Published Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire - May 13 2013] FAS Roundup : May 13, 2013Issue brief on regulating nuclear power in Japan, NASAtechnical database back online, new executive order on governmentinformation and much more. Regulating Japanese Nuclear Power in the Wake of the Fukushima Daiichi ...
SecAF, CSAF share confidence in nuclear enterprise [Published militaryfeed.com - May 12 2013] Photos (U.S. Air Force graphic/Corey Parrish) Download HiRes SecAF, CSAF share confidence in nuclear enterprise Posted 5/10/2013 Email storyPrint story by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs 5/10/2013 - ...
Talk At US Air Force Global Strike Command [Published FAS Strategic Security Blog - May 10 2013] Kristensen on the tarmac at Barksdale Air Force Base with the crew of the nuclear-capable B-52H bomber “Rolling Thunder” (61-019) from the 96th Bomb Squadron that recently flew B-52 bombers over South Korea. By Hans M. Kristensen Earlier this week ...
17 Air Force Officers Stripped Of Authority To ... [Published Outside The Beltway \| OTB - May 08 2013] A big shakeup in the Air Force: The Air Force stripped an unprecedented 17 officers of their authority to control — and, if necessary, launch — nuclear missiles after a string of unpublicized failings, including a remarkably dim review of their unit’s ...
B-2 Stealth Bomber To Carry New Nuclear Cruise ... [Published FAS Strategic Security Blog - Apr 22 2013] By Hans M. Kristensen The U.S. Air Force plans to arm the B-2A stealth bomber with a new nuclear cruise missile that is in the early stages of development, according to Air Force officials and budget documents. The B-2A bomber, which is designed ...

Press Releases

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Fixmo Collaborates with U.S. Air Force to Enabl... [Published Business Wire - Apr 25 2013]
Air Force Global Strike Command to Standardize ... [Published Marketwire - Breaking News Releases - Dec 18 2012]