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Posted on 07/07/2010 6:02:53 PM PDT by ErnstStavroBlofeld
Intercontinental ballistic missile, B-2 Spirit, B-52 Stratofortress and B-1 Lancer units are competing in the first Global Strike Challenge, showcasing the capabilities and expertise of missile, bomber and security forces Airmen.
"Global Strike Challenge will help us build pride and a culture of excellence," said Lt. Gen. Frank G. Klotz, the Air Force Global Strike Command commander.
It is "the beginning of a new tradition-- the best of the past launching us into the future," he said.
Global Strike Challenge pits units' top security forces, maintainers, and missile and bomber crews in head-to-head competition to be recognized as the best of the best.
As many as 400 Airmen are competing, including Airmen from Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command and the Air Reserve Component.
Global Strike Challenge is a combination of the best of what used to be known as "bomb comp" and the best of the former "missile comp," officials said.
"As our premier crews train with great intensity for this competition, they are at the same time becoming unrivaled technical and weapons systems experts in their given disciplines," the general said. "The knowledge that each Airman gains while preparing for Global Strike Challenge will raise the bar at his or her unit and base, and ultimately strengthen the Air Force nuclear enterprise for years to come."
As part of the competition, competitors will come to the Shreveport-Bossier City area in November for a strategic deterrence and global strike technology symposium, the security forces portion of the competition and official score-posting ceremonies.
"The symposium will give us a chance to gather together and exchange lessons learned through combat experience," said Lt. Col. Michael Petrosh, the Global Strike Challenge lead project officer
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Isn’t Russia currently doing a show of force also?
The Russians are attempting a show of force.
What the Russians are doing is not too impressive.
For whose benefit? Iran or China
Georgia.
Right now, Russia and China are jockying for positions in the Far East. The Russians have their base in Vladivostok (Home of the Pacific Fleet).The Pacific Fleet and the Northern Fleet are rated as the two most powerful Russian naval forces.Russia is a Pacific nation with national interests in the Asia-Pacific region. China is looking to expand their territory. Iran is probably looking at the both of them because they may want to buy naval vessels.
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