Nov. 7, 2024 AFGSC hosts Virtual Town Hall to discuss MCCS Phase 1B results AFGSC held another public town hall Oct. 31 to discuss the results of the latest phases of the Missile Community Cancer Study, following the release of Round 3 Environmental Sampling results at the command’s 3 active missile wings.
Oct. 23, 2024 AFGSC announces round 3 environmental sampling results; Virtual Town Hall scheduled to discuss Epidemiological Study Phase 1B USAFSAM completed its 3rd round of environmental sampling for the Missile Community Cancer Study in August; & AFGSC announced the date for the next MCCS Virtual Town Hall, will take place Oct. 31, to discuss the results of Phase 1B of the MCCS Epidemiological Study.
Aug. 14, 2024 Historical profile: AFGSC’s modernization keeps U.S. safe with 24/7 global presence While every command has a proud history and heritage, Air Force Global Strike Command’s legacy - and the medical professionals who have supported its mission - has been of special consequence to the defense of the United States.
June 13, 2024 Global Strike, USAFSAM hold public Missile Community Cancer Study virtual town hall Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, held a public virtual town hall June 6 with current and former missile community members and updated the audience with the progress of the Missile Community Cancer Study (MCCS).
May 31, 2024 AFGSC announces first fully public MCCS Virtual Town Hall scheduled for June 6, 2024 AFGSC announced today they plan to host a virtual town hall June 6, 2024, at 10:30 am CST through Zoom regarding the ongoing Missile Community Cancer Study. The VTH will be the first time AFGSC has opened a VTH livestream to the public.
May 20, 2024 AFGSC issues PCB Memo for Health Care Providers Air Force Global Strike Command published a memorandum today signed by the commander, Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, documenting the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls at missile facilities based on an environmental survey by the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine.
April 24, 2024 Air Force Global Strike Command: Vandenberg SFB environmental sampling complete The Missile Community Cancer Study’s environmental sampling at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, found no instances of contamination above regulatory action levels, Air Force Global Strike Command reported today.
April 15, 2024 58th Special Operations Wing saves more than 2,461 man-hours with Mass Ready Airman Training Day The 58th Special Operations Wing successfully implemented a new mass training approach that saved more than 2,461 man-hours for the Air Force Force Generation deployment model at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., April 5, 2024.
March 13, 2024 AFGSC, USAFSAM hold Missile Community Cancer Study virtual town hall AFGSC Commander Gen. Bussiere held a virtual town hall Feb. 23 with current and former missile community members currently serving throughout several organizations to provide updates.
Dec. 20, 2023 Missile Community Cancer Study Round 1 environmental sampling results release The U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine and AFGSC released the complete results of the Round 1 Environmental Sampling effort at Malmstrom AFB, Montana, F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming, and Minot AFB, North Dakota, today.
Dec. 5, 2023 Malmstrom, F.E. Warren and Minot AFBs round 1 environmental sampling results complete The Missile Community Cancer Study’s first round of environmental sampling results for Malmstrom AFB, F.E. Warren AFB, and Minot AFB, found no additional instances of contaminants above regulatory action levels, Air Force Global Strike Command reported today.
Oct. 23, 2023 Air Force Global Strike Command reports initial PCB clean-up results Initial efforts to clean polychlorinated biphenyls from launch facilities at Malmstrom AFB are ongoing but seeing success, Air Force Global Strike Command announced today.
Sept. 18, 2023 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year: Becoming tomorrow’s DAF ambassadors today The Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2023 were recognized and honored during the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 9-13.
Aug. 30, 2023 SpOC hosts second Missile Community Cancer Study town hall Space Operations Command hosted a second Missile Community Cancer Study town hall, August 24.
Aug. 28, 2023 Missile Community Cancer Study continues to collect data from missile bases AFGSC released the initial PCB survey results from Minot AFB, North Dakota, Thursday, completing the first round of sampling at its three missile bases. Also included in the survey were Malmstrom AFB, Montana, and F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming.
Aug. 25, 2023 Global Strike Command reports Minot AFB ICBM PCB survey results A team of bioenvironmental experts reported the polychlorinated biphenyls sampling results from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 24, 2023, the third from an extensive sampling of active U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile bases to address specific cancer concerns.
Aug. 22, 2023 Global Strike Command reports F.E. Warren ICBM PCB survey results A team of bioenvironmental experts reported the polychlorinated biphenyls sampling results from F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming, Aug. 22, 2023, the second from an extensive sampling of active U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile bases to address specific cancer concerns.
Aug. 7, 2023 Global Strike Command Reports Initial Malmstrom ICBM PCB Survey Results Air Force Global Strike Command is taking immediate measures to clean up and mitigate polychlorinated biphenyls at two locations following the release of initial results as part of the Missile Community Cancer Study.
June 28, 2023 Enhancing aircrew care and gaining crucial insights Capt. Russell serves as a flight surgeon in the United States Air Force, demonstrating exceptional dedication and expertise in ensuring the well-being of aircrew members.
April 7, 2023 Tester, Kendall, DAF senior leaders visit Malmstrom AFB Senator Jon Tester, SecAF Frank Kendal and other DAF senior leaders visited Malmstrom AFB to engage with Airmen and receive updates on the ongoing missile community cancer study from DAF leadership.