F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE january 2019 U.S. presents Bells of Balangiga to the Philippines Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Romualdez visited F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, Nov. 14, 2018, during which the Bells of Balangiga were officially presented to the Philippine government. During the visit, the Secretary attended a veterans remembrance event and provided remarks on the presentation of the bells during an official ceremony. In 1901 the Bells of Balangiga were used during an attack on an American garrison where 45 soldiers were killed. The 11th Infantry Division returned to America with the bells. Since 1904 the bells have been housed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, and in 1992 they became property of the U.S. Air Force Museum System. “To those who fear we lose something by returning the bells please hear me when I say the bells mark time, but courage is timeless,” said Mattis. “It does not fade in history’s dimly lit corridors nor is it forgotten in history’s compost.” Presenting the bells supports our nation’s continued partnership with the Philippines. “History teaches us that nations ... Jose Romualdez, Philippine Ambassador to the United States, and Defense Secretary James N. Mattis, stand for a photo, Nov. 14, 2018, in front of the bells of Balangiga on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. During the visit, the Bells of Balan- Continue reading here... giga were officially presented to the Philippine government. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Braydon Williams) One man's journey to be the first While on temporary duty to Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, for exercise Olympic Flag in September 2018, Colonel Todd Sauls, 20th Air Force Director of Operations and Communications, pulled alert with 1st Lt Jasmine Kim, 10th Missile Squadron missileer. Their mission: Ensure the world’s premier nuclear force is ready to go at a moment’s notice. The Air Force has been operating the Minuteman ICBM Force without waver since the 1960s, but there was one difference between this alert and the others. On Sept. 22 2018, as Sauls pulled alert at A01, the very first Minuteman Launch Control Center, he also became the first person to pull alert at all 45 current 20th Air Force LCCs, not to mention an additional 7 LCCs from his time at the 351st Missile Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. “I am very blessed to have had these opportunities, I’ve just about seen it all,” said Sauls. “There are subtle differences in the weapon system, location-to-location. I’d like to think that my multi-squadron weapon system context and currency help the ... Colonel Todd Sauls, 20th Air Force Director of Operations and Communications, was the first Continue reading here... person to pull alert at all active 45 Launch Control Centers. (Courtesy Photo) AFGSC commander visits F.E. Warren General Timothy Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, interacted with Airmen here Dec. 10 to 12 during a three-day visit to F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. This is the first time Ray has visited the base since taking command of AFGSC in August. Ray used the visit as an opportunity to have meals with Airmen, tour multiple squadrons on base, visit Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center and give his insights and expectations at a base all call. During the event, Ray emphasized the importance of focusing energy on excellence, teams and people to ensure that AFGSC remains the most feared and respected professional warfighting force the world has ever seen. U.S. Air Force Gen. Timothy Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, visits with The first focus area, excellence, is generated through skilled, Airmen during breakfast at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Dec. 11, 2018. During the visit, disciplined execution of ... Ray emphasized the importance of exhibiting excellence as professional warfighters, building integrated teams, and developing people both personally and professionally to produce trained and ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbigayle Wagner) Continue reading here... Award winner Sandra Rutherford, 90th Contracting Squadron director of business operations, is presented the Small Business Advocate of the Year award for the State of Wyoming, Nov. 7, 2018, at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. The award recognizes individuals who have provided exceptional services to small businesses. Rutherford sought out opportunities and ensured openings were offered to women and veteran owned firms and small businesses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley N. Sokolov) Airmen Against U.S. Air Force Gen. Timothy Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, receives a demonstration of unmanned aerial systems from Capt. Timothy Marriner, 90th Security Support Squadron operations officer, at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Dec. 11, 2018. During the visit, Ray emphasized the importance of focusing the command’s energy on excellence, including the relentless pursuit of improvement with available resources, to remain the most feared and respected warfighting force the world has ever seen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbigayle Wagner) Drunk Col. Stacy Jo Huser Wing Commander F. E. WARREN Col. Brian Young Vice Wing Commander AIR FORCE BASE Capt. James Fisher Chief of Public Affairs Driving Editorial Staff Joseph Coslett Public Affairs Operations Chief Glenn S. Robertson Designer Tech Sgt. Ashley Manz NCOIC - Command Information SSgt. Ashley Sokolov Photojournalist 90th Missile Wing Public Affairs 5305 Randall Ave. Ste. 201, A1C Matt Williams Photojournalist Cheyenne, WY 82005 A1C Abbigayle Wagner Photojournalist 307.773.3381 Austin Smith Broadcaster [email protected] A1C Nicole Reed Broadcaster * This Department of Defense newsletter is an authorized publication for members of the DoD. Contents of The Peackeeper are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the DoD, or the U.S. Air Force. The Peacekeeper is published digitally by the staff of the 90th Missile Wing Public Affairs Office. The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility of the 90th Missile Wing Public Affairs Office. Association of Air Force Missileers: standing alert through history Airman 1st Class Christopher Jackson, 790th Missile Security Forces Squadron defender, participates in the shooting portion of the Defender Challenge as part of the Air Force Global Strike Com- mand team at Camp Bullis, Texas. The Defender Challenge is a competition with 14 security forces teams, all from major commands, plus troops from Great Britain and Germany. The purpose of the contest was to test Airmen in combat weapons, dismounted operations and combat endurance. (courtesy photo) Excelling where you are Often times defenders are given the “I’ve found a strong bond in my and ensure the safety of the facility.” security forces job during basic training, team,” said Jackson. “We are always Recounting a time while watching but dream of a bigger and better job. together, so it is a good thing we enjoy and evaluating other defenders go Other times Hollywood clouds the each other’s company, and I look through a training course, Jackson was reality of the job, but it is chosen due forward to going to the field because I light heartily challenged to take on to aspirations of high stakes adrenaline know I am going with my friends.” part of the course. Without hesitation, Members of the Association of Air Force Missileers dine at their national meeting, Oct. 11, 2018, at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., during their biennial national meeting. Their base tour of while being deployed straight out of Although going to the field is he jumped into the pit and began F.E. Warren AFB marked the 25th anniversary of AAFM and its 13th national meeting. The AAFM mission is to preserve the heritage of Air Force Missiles, recognize outstanding missileers, encourage meetings and reunions and provide a single point of contact for missileers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley N. Sokolov) basic training. enjoyable for Jackson, he also knows he performing the proper maneuvers. Airman 1st Class Christopher has a duty to his country and his fellow “I was just at the training for Preservers of the past and defenders of the future, the Jackson, 790th Missile Security Forces defenders. observation, it was not my responsibility Association of Air Force Missileers uphold the history and Squadron defender, thought security “I am a very free spirit, and I like to to help or join,” said Jackson. “It is support the Air Force missile mission and the personnel who forces was going to be like SWAT. have a good time,” said Jackson. “When just my personality. If something ... dedicate their lives to that mission. Upon arrival at F.E. Warren Air I am in the field I can’t cut up and have a The AAFM celebrated its 25th anniversary this year, with Force Base, Wyoming, Jackson learned party because it is the time to be serious Continue reading here... more than 250 attendees visiting F. E. Warren Air Force Base, he would play a part in the nuclear Wyoming. security mission of Air Force Global “The Minuteman weapons system hasn’t changed a lot in Strike Command. His day-to-day the last 50-60 years,” said Ret. Maj. Gen. Robert W. Parker, responsibilities are ensuring missile AAFM member and retired 20th Air Force commander. “Same facilities and missileers, who operate responsibilities: safeguard the missiles, make sure they’re on the missiles, are safe from any situation, alert and always be prepared if the orders [to launch] come even rabbits playing in the field.