Air Force Global Strike Command, charged to oversee USAF’s nuclear forces, plans to expand “Bomb Comp,” the newly revitalized bomber competition held by Eighth Air Force, into a broader test of readiness and skill across all of the service’s nuclear wings, including the Minuteman III missile forces. The Shreveport Times reported Dec. 27 that Lt. Gen. Frank Klotz, AFGSC boss, soon will appoint a project officer to plan the new event, which likely will get a new name, too. But, as the newspaper reported, don’t expect to see the new competition until after Global Strike Command has completed its full standup by late 2010. On Dec. 1 AFGSC assumed responsibility for the Minuteman IIIs. Come February, it will take control of 8th AF, which manages the service’s nuclear-capable B-2A and B-52H bombers. Both Global Strike Command and 8th AF are headquartered at Barksdale AFB, La.
2026 NDAA: 5 Highlights for Airmen and Guardians
Dec. 18, 2025
President Donald Trump signed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act on Dec. 18, a day after the Senate sent it to his desk. Here’s what it means for the Air Force and Space Force.
