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)
The 582nd Helicopter Group completed Initial Operational Test & Evaluation for the MH-139A Grey Wolf on June 27, marking a major milestone in Twentieth Air Force’s efforts to modernize its helicopter fleet in support of nuclear security operations.
In an effort to elevate military fitness and strengthen the warrior ethos, the Kirtland Fitness Center has revamped its group exercise classes to better meet the physical and mental demands of today’s joint force.
Twentieth Air Force achieved a significant milestone in June with the successful execution of the first Instructor Qualification Course under the newly re-established Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Center of Excellence, or ICE. Held from June 2-6, 2025, the course marked a pivotal moment in enhancing instructional standards across the ICBM enterprise.
