Features

Dec. 28, 2023
Football star to defender leader

Before joining the U.S. Air Force and serving a purpose greater than himself, Staff Sgt. Anthony Fields, 790th Missile Security Forces Squadron flight security controller, was perusing a much different passion: playing football.
Dec. 15, 2023
AFGSC defenders take high marks at Defender Challenge 2023

Mighty Ninety defender Staff Sgt. Jacob King participated in Defender Challenge for the second time, playing a role in the Air Force Global Strike Command team's second place finish.
Dec. 1, 2023
Career Intermission Program: A tool for flexibility and retention of talent

While the Career Intermission Program has been established since 2014, there has only been one missileer to utilize the program, Maj. Sandra Walker, an assistant director of operations for the 321st Missile Squadron at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming.
Oct. 29, 2023
90 FSS Airman earns Myers Award

Senior Airman Veronica A. Meza, 90th Force Support Squadron ICBM Food Service Specialist, is the recipient of the 2023 Arthur J. Myers Food Service Excellence Award.
Sept. 28, 2023
When words fail music speaks

To help those who may be considering ending their own lives, Senior Airman Ronald Merritt and “Ty” Warner penned and recorded “No one Answers,” a heartfelt call to action for anyone struggling with depression. They also performed the track at the monthly chapel luncheon Sept. 13, 2023, at the Chapel
July 26, 2023
Missile mission runs in the blood for one family of Greentails

321st Missile Squadron commander, Lt. Col. Bull, continues family traditions of service.
June 15, 2023
90 MW Airman wins esports competition

A 90th Missile Wing Airman became an e-Sports champion at the Commanders Cup championship.
May 2, 2023
Two lifestyles, one defender

90 SFG deputy commander shares his journey to living a plant-based lifestyle.
April 14, 2023
90th Ground Combat Training Squadron Cadre crucial to defender success

Staff Sgt. Nicholas Gabranidis is just one of several 90th Ground Combat Training Squadron cadre responsible for the training and preparation of defenders across the Air Force. Gabranidis recently ran dozens of missile wing defenders through the Nuclear Convoy Course.
March 8, 2023
First 13N IMA weapons officer graduate

Capt. Allison Riffle, a nuclear and missile operations officer, knew she wanted two things in her career: she wanted to work for the 576th Flight Test Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, and she wanted to go through the U.S. Air Force Weapons School. Little did she know that both