Security Forces airmen stormed the flight line at Barksdale AFB, La., recapturing a nuclear-loaded B-52H bomber from a simulated terrorist infiltrator during a nuclear surety exercise on base last week. “Our scale is a ‘go’ or ‘no-go.’ There are no other levels,” explained Kenneth Webb, 2nd Security Forces Squadron exercise evaluator, in Barksdale’s June 26 release. “The requirements are greatly enhanced” for security forces at Air Force Global Strike Command bases, and the 2nd SFS rigorously trains for nuclear weapons security on a quarterly basis, said Webb. As part of the 2nd Bomb Wing’s overall nuclear security grade, evaluators checked that the security forces airmen displayed proper tactics, cover and concealment techniques, and fire control to make sure they could properly engage any adversary, added Webb. “It’s important to practice the wartime mission, to establish that muscle memory,” said TSgt. Willie Johnson of the 2nd SFS. (Barksdale report by SSgt. Chad Warren)
How Miss America 2024 Took the Air Force Somewhere New
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When 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh became the first ever active service member crowned Miss America on Jan. 14, top Air Force officials recognized a rare opportunity to reach women and girls who otherwise might not consider military service as an option.