Released October 9, 2024, this video is a remake from the original "Our Nation's Shield" video to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Air Force Global Strike Command. It was released in October to keep celebrations from AFGSC's anniversary ongoing, reflecting on historic U.S. Strategic Command milestones such as, Gen. Curtis E. LeMay becoming commander of Strategic Air Command in 1948, the 1951 flight of Colonel Michael McCoy delivering the first combat ready B-47B to SAC, the SM-65D Atlas going on alert at Vandenberg Space Force Base in 1959, and 1962 saw the first 10 Minuteman I ICBMs going on alert at Malmstrom Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force video edited by Staff Sgt. Shelby Thurman)
Financial readiness is a critical component of mission readiness, and how Airmen navigate financial challenges can directly impact their security clearance. According to the 7th Bomb Wing Information Protection Office, financial concerns were the top factor in clearance issues last year.
Airmen and families across the installation recognize the Month of the Military Child throughout April, acknowledging the resilience and sacrifices of service members' children.
Leaders from across the Department of War and state partners gathered March 11, 2026, here to officially cut the ribbon for the Sentinel Task Force’s new Detachment 10 facility, marking another milestone supporting modernization of the intercontinental ballistic missile enterprise.
The Twentieth Air Force Professional Development program is proud to announce the reinstatement of two highly effective learning courses, “Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue” and “Getting Things Done,” designed to equip Airmen with the skills needed to thrive in today's complex and demanding environment. These courses are now available to all personnel across 20 AF, offering powerful tools for enhancing communication,...
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