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New Leadership Comes to Barksdale AF Global Strike Command Conduct Global Operational Taskings Volume 8, Issue 2 July 2018 New leadership comes to Barksdale AF Global Strike Command conduct global operational taskings. As Lt. Gen. Timothy M. Ray will soon Barksdale’s installation commander, he assume command of Air Force Global supports 32 tenant units, including Strike Command when Gen. Robin Rand Headquarters, Air Force Global Strike retires after 39 years of service. Command; Headquarters, 8th Air Force; AFGSC provides strategic deterrence, and the Air Force Reserve Command’s global strike and combat support to U.S. 307th Bomb Wing. He promotes the Strategic Command and other geograph- welfare of more than 11,400 military ic combatant commands. The command and civilian personnel, 6,300 family is comprised of more than 33,700 pro- members and 25,000 retirees. fessionals operating at two Numbered Colonel Miller received his commis- Air Forces: 11 active-duty, Air National Lt. Gen. Timothy M. Ray Col. Michael A. Miller sion through the Reserve Officer Train- Guard and Air Force Reserve wings; the ing Corps in 1994. He has served in a Joint Global Strike Operations Center ropean Command, Stuttgart, Germany, variety of flying and staff positions in- and the Nuclear Command, Control and General Ray served as the Commander, cluding Commander, 9th Bomb Squad- Communications Center. Weapons sys- 3rd Air Force, Ramstein Air Base, Ger- ron, Deputy Commander, 7th Mission tems assigned to AFGSC include all many. Support Group and Vice Commander, U.S. Air Force Intercontinental Ballistic General Ray’s major awards and dec- 7th Bomb Wing. Colonel Miller is a Missiles and bomber aircraft, UH-1N orations include: Distinguished Service published author of two Congressional helicopters, E-4B National Airborne Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Research Reports to Congress, is a grad- Operations Center aircraft and the re- Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, uate of the USAF's Weapons School, maining U.S. Air Force NC3 weapons Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Ser- and holds masters’ degrees from Embry- system. vice Medal, Meritorious Service Medal Riddle Aeronautical University, Air General Ray earned his commission with four oak leaf clusters, Air Medal Command and Staff College, and The from the U.S. Air Force Academy in with oak leaf cluster, Aerial Achieve- School of Advanced Air and Space 1985. He completed undergraduate pilot ment Medal with oak leaf cluster, Air Studies. Prior to his current assignment, training and has held operational flying Force Commendation Medal with oak he was the Director, Joint-Global Strike assignments in the T-38 and B-52, serv- leaf cluster, Joint Meritorious Unit Operations Center, Barksdale AFB, LA. ing as an instructor, evaluator pilot and Award, Meritorious Unit Award, Air Colonel Miller’s major awards and squadron commander. He has also flown Force Outstanding Unit Award with "V" decorations include: Defense Superior the B-1 and commanded the 7th Bomb device, silver and bronze oak leaf clus- Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Wing at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. ters, and Combat Readiness Medal with Star, Meritorious Service Medal with General Ray had various staff assign- two oak leaf clusters. two oak leaf clusters, Air Medal with ments at the major command, Headquar- General Ray is a command pilot with two oak leaf clusters, Aerial Achieve- ters U.S. Air Force and combatant com- more than 4,000 flight hours in the T-37, ment Medal with one oak leaf cluster, mand levels as well as served as Com- T-38, B-52G, B-52H, B-1B, C-21, C- Joint Service Commendation Medal, and manding General, NATO Air Training 27A and C-208 aircraft. the Air Force Commendation Medal Command – Afghanistan, NATO Train- with two oak leaf clusters. ing Mission – Afghanistan/Combined 2d Bomb Wing Colonel Miller is a B-52 and B-1 Security Transition Command – Afghan- Colonel Michael A. Miller assumed weapon systems officer with more than istan and Commander, 438th Air Expe- command of the 2d Bomb Wing on June 2,400 hours; including more than 700 ditionary Wing, Kabul, Afghanistan. 18. In this role, he is responsible for combat hours in Operations Enduring Prior to his current assignment as providing combat-ready B-52H aircraft, Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Deputy Commander, United States Eu- crews, and associated combat support to CELEBRATE BARKSDALE GOLF TOURNAMENT The Shreveport-Bossier Military Affairs Council is hosting the Celebrate Barksdale Golf Tournament on November 12, at the Stonebridge Golf Course. From the newest airman basic to the highest ranking general, the Military Affairs Council provides these men and women of Barksdale Air Force Base a day of rest and relaxation. CELEBRATE BARKSDALE” 4-PERSON GOLF SCRAMBLE @ STONEBRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1030 SIGN-IN/LUNCH, 1130 TEE OFF CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP IS $500 (Your corporation’s logo will be proudly displayed on a banner at the Golf Course) (This covers you, a guest and two military players, a foursome, military will be assigned) Team Sponsorship is $400 (This covers you, a guest and two military players, a foursome, military will be assigned) Hole Sponsor $100 (A sign with your name will be proudly displayed on a tee box) Contact Kathi Smith @ 429-2418 or [email protected] Deadline to sign up is 8 October 2018 Volume 8, Issue 2 July 2018 about the 107th Attack Wing and Falling for the the 914th Air Refueling Wing through briefings from their com- manders and a tour of the 914th Falls Security Forces squadron. By Master Sgt. Ted Daigle Also on the agenda was a tour of 307th Bomb Wing Public Affairs historic Fort Niagara to learn more More than 30 business and govern- about the rich tradition of the mili- ment executives from throughout North tary in the region. The group also Louisiana visited military installations learned about another branch of the and historic sites in Niagara Falls, New service, touring the Buffalo Sector York, May 30-31st, 2018 as part of the Coast Guard Station. 307th Bomb Wing’s Civic Leader Tour. Throughout the tour, the group The biennial event is designed to had unfettered access to leaders Photos by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle allow civic leaders near Barksdale Air from the 307th Bomb Wing who Force Base to learn more about the served as military escorts for the tour. Middleton, Caddo Parish Commissioner larger Air Force by seeing other bases Leadership present during the tour in- and an Air Force veteran, the chance to around the country. This year’s tour cluded Col. Robert VanHoy, 307th meet those still serving made the whole focused on the Niagara Falls Air Re- BW commander, Col. Casey Cooley, effort worthwhile. serve Station, a base hosting multiple 307th Maintenance Group commander, “This great opportunity allowed me units with a wide variety of missions. and Lt. Col. Gloria Field, 307th Mis- to thank many of our military profes- While at Niagara Falls ARS, the sion Support Group deputy commander. sionals from Barksdale Air Force Base leaders toured the Buffalo Military En- This access, coupled with learning and the Niagara Falls community,” said trance Processing Station, the central more about the broader Air Force mis- Middleton. “I wouldn’t change a thing point for all military enlistees and of- sion was helpful, according to Sheena about the program, unless, of course, it ficer candidates entering the service Bryant, Vice-President of Business De- could be done more often and I could from that area. They also learned more velopment Strategy for the North Loui- be on every one!” siana Economic Partnership. In a letter While the Civic Leader Tours occur to VanHoy following the event, Bryant only once every two years, the 307th expressed her gratitude for the insight Bomb Wing provides a host of opportu- provided on the tour. nities and programs designed to “The knowledge gained on this trip strengthen the relationship between the helped me to better understand how civilian and military communities. To well-positioned our region is to support find out more, please contact the 307th the defense industry,” she said. “That Bomb Wing Public Affairs office at level of understanding is invaluable in 318-529-3025 or email economic development.” [email protected]. For other participants, like Mike Civic Leader Passes As many of you are aware, the Civic Leader Pass Program (old Eagle Pass) was reinstated a couple of months back. You should have received by email your Civic Leader Application Form to get your pass issued. Due to the upgraded security pos- ture, everyone entering Barksdale must have a military ID card or some form of pass. If you are bringing a guest on Barksdale, even if you have escort privileges on your pass, they must stop and get a temporary pass issued. Please allow sufficient time to get that pass issued when planning your schedule. Again, everyone entering Barksdale must have a military ID or a pass- -that includes individuals being brought on by active duty, military retirees or GS Civilians. MAC announces 2018 scholarship winners The Shreveport-Bossier Military Affairs Council is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Military Affairs Council Scholarship. This year’s recipients are A1C Naomi O. Abel 2 MDSS, A1C John G. Augusta 608 AOC, SrA Julio C. Burgos Carrascal 8 AF, SrA Kristopher K. Cox 2 CS, A1C Brittney K. Gish 2 CS, SrA Daniel Hagan 2 MXS, SrA Luke A. Hill 2 BW/PA, MSgt Walter Hoffman 2 MXS, SrA Steven J. Kalz 2 MUNS, SrA Ryan Martinez 2 MXS, A1C Timothy M. Myszenski 26 OWS, SSgt Kenneth J. Oliver 2 AMXS, SSgt Christopher C. Pekar 2 MXS, TSgt Rob- ert E. Perry 707 MXS, SSgt Samuel J.
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