307th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
3/20/2013 - BARSKDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- The 307th Bomb Wing, an Air Force Reserve Command unit, is now nuclear certified following an Initial Nuclear Surety Inspection here, March 14-18.
The 343rd Bomb Squadron and 707th Maintenance Squadron, units under the
307th BW, are tasked to support the 2nd Bomb Wing's nuclear and
conventional missions through the auspices of the Total Force
Initiative. The 307th BW airmen underwent five days of intense
inspection to certify it is qualified to perform the U.S. Air Force
nuclear mission.
The inspection team, headed by Lt. Col. Hank Jenkins, team chief,
presented the results of the inspection to Col. Jon Ellis, 307th BW
commander, March 18.
"This certification is a testament to the dedication and professionalism
of our people," said Ellis, "This historic milestone could not have
been reached without their hard work and the great support we received
from the 2nd Bomb Wing."
The inspection process, which involved the Air Force Global Strike
Command Inspector General's office and the Air Force Inspection Agency,
examined five major areas for the 343rd BS and 707th MXS. Inspectors
evaluated the management and administration, technical operations,
safety, personnel reliability program and nuclear control order
procedures.
The successful completion of the INSI is only the first step for the
307th BW. In June, the 2nd BW and the 307th BW will accomplish the
Defense Nuclear Surety Inspection as an integrated team.
The newly nuclear certified 307th BW will also participate in Global
Thunder with the 2nd BW and the 5th BW from Minot Air Force Base, N.D,
in October 2013.
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