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Tag Archives: Command
STRATCOM boss: Improve nuke C3 network
The head of U.S. Strategic Command told lawmakers Tuesday that the command, control and communications component of the nation’s nuclear force is in need of improvement, and that keeping the system updated is problematic.
‘Small but critical’ unit moving to F.E. Warren
The commander of Air Force Global Strike Command has announced plans to relocate the command’s 24-person Missile Engineer Squadron from Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., to F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. “The unit is small but critical, with unique … Continue reading
‘Small but critical’ unit moving to F.E. Warren
The commander of Air Force Global Strike Command has announced plans to relocate the command’s 24-person Missile Engineer Squadron from Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., to F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. “The unit is small but critical, with unique … Continue reading
Civic leaders take road trip to understanding
Seventeen representatives from German federal, state and local governments were escorted to the U.S. May 9 through 13, by Lt. Gen. Stephen P. Mueller, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe vice commander, for an insider’s look at how Ramstein and Spangdahlem … Continue reading
U.S. ready to resume Libya strikes if needed
NATO has command of the no-fly zone over Libya, but an array of American airframes fly daily and the U.S. retains the possibility of launching a unilateral mission if necessary, the commander of U.S. Africa Command said Tuesday.
O-8 loses command for using clout to help son
Allan Poulin Jr. dreamed of flying a fighter and landed a job interview with an F-16 reserve unit. The squadron leadership didn’t want him. The wing commander offered Poulin a job anyway.
Pentagon names new commander for AFCENT
Air Forces Central Command is slated to get a new commander, the Defense Department announced Thursday. Maj. Gen. David L. Goldfein has been nominated for the rank of lieutenant general and assignment as commander of Air Forces Central Command. If … Continue reading
Obama: Servicemembers prove America’s best days are ahead
The bravery, resolve, expertise and commitment of U.S. servicemembers proves that America’s best days lie ahead, President Barack Obama said at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, Dec. 3. President Obama thanked American servicemembers and civilians for their sacrifices during a visit to … Continue reading
Gates to kill JFCOM, cut general officer billets
Defense Secretary Robert Gates killed U.S. Joint Forces Command on Monday with the announcement that the Suffolk, Va.-based command will be shuttered “in about a year” as part of the latest round of cost-cutting measures.
Gates to kill JFCOM, cut general officer billets
Defense Secretary Robert Gates killed U.S. Joint Forces Command on Monday with the announcement that the Suffolk, Va.-based command will be shuttered “in about a year” as part of the latest round of cost-cutting measures.