Posted on 02/05/2010 1:03:28 PM PST by ErnstStavroBlofeld
Barksdale AFB LA (SPX) Feb 03, 2010 Air Force Global Strike Command officials here assumed responsibility for the Air Force's nuclear-capable bomber force Feb. 1. This action completes the step-by-step transfer of all Air Force long-range, nuclear-capable assets to the Air Force's newest major command. The nation's intercontinental ballistic missile force became part of Air Force Global Strike Command on Dec. 1, 2009.
The command staff will gain the 8th Air Force and its three bomb wings, one each at Barksdale Air Force Base, Whiteman AFB, Mo.; and Minot AFB, N.D. Those organizations control all of the B-52 Stratofortress and B-2 Spirit bombers and are transitioning from Air Combat Command as a key component of the Air Force's "Nuclear Roadmap."
"We've worked very closely with Gen. William M. Fraser III and his ACC team every step of the way," said Lt. Gen. Frank G. Klotz, the AFGSC commander.
"They have been truly magnificent partners in this endeavor. Even after Feb. 1, we'll still have strong and long-standing ties to ACC as we work closely with them in their special role as lead command for the Combat Air Forces."
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First target: Teheran.
First target: Teheran.
So what I get from this is:
Clinton should have never done away with the Strategic Air Command
General Curtis LeMay had it right 50 years ago, all Air Force nukes under one command, first strike capable.
What good is having nukes if your not going to use them. If they are getting old, drop them on or fire them at Imanutjob.
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