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)
Pentagon Releases Cost of Living, BAH Rates for 2026
Dec. 30, 2025
The Pentagon will pay cost of living allowances to 127,000 service members in the continental U.S. in 2026, an increase of 66,000 members in 2025. Airmen and Guardians across the U.S. will also receive an average increase of 4.2 percent for their Basic Housing Allowance, compared to the 5.4 percent…
