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Bomber, missile and security forces were recognized for superior technical and weapons system expertise in the following award categories: Fairchild Trophy for Best Bomb Wing: 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, Mo. Blanchard Trophy for Best ICBM Wing: 90th Missile Wing, F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo. Ellis Giant Sword Trophy for Best Bomber Maintenance: 7th BW, Dyess AFB, Texas Charlie Fire Team Trophy for Best Security Forces: 509th BW Best ICBM Operations Trophy: 90th MW Blackburn Trophy for Best ICBM Maintenance: 90th MW Best Bomber Nuclear Load Team Trophy: 5th BW, Minot AFB, N.D. Best Bomber Munitions Maintenance Trophy: 7th BW Best...

Note: The following text is a quote: Global Strike Command Assumes Ballistic Missile Mission American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2009 – Air Force Global Strike Command assumes the U.S. Air Force's Intercontinental Ballistic Missile mission today. The transfer of the mission is part of a phased approach, which began in August with the activation of the Global Strike Command, to unify all Air Force nuclear-capable assets under one command, officials said. “We are well on our way to consolidating all of our Air Force assets in this critical mission area under a single command -- one that will...