A T-38 Talon sits at Base Operations at Minot Air Force
A T-38 Talon sits at Base Operations at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 3, 2016. Aircraft from around Air Force Global Strike Command visited Minot for the 5th Bomb Wing change of command. (U.S. Air Force phot... More
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base,
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., takes off during a rapid launch exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 11, 2012. The rapid launch included 17 B-52s from both Minot AFB and Barks... More
Airmen assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron conduct pre-flight
Airmen assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron conduct pre-flight checks, Aug. 12, 2020, at Minot air Force, ND. The purpose of the five to ten year comprehensive test is to demonstrate the capability of the B-52H a... More
A B-52H Stratofortress deploys from Minot Air Force
A B-52H Stratofortress deploys from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 2, 2016 for Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom. The deployed B-52s will participate in U.S. European Command’s exercises Baltops 16 and... More
Senior Airman Nicholas George, 23rd Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Nicholas George, 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, removes a strap from an inert GBU-31 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 20, 2017. The 23rd and 69th AMU competed in a tim... More
Two Team Minot B-52H Stratofortresses fly away as part
Two Team Minot B-52H Stratofortresses fly away as part of exercise Global Thunder on Oct. 22, 2020 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. U.S. Strategic Command conducts global operations in coordination with o... More
A B-52H Stratofortress flies over Minot Air Force Base,
A B-52H Stratofortress flies over Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 12, 2015. The B-52H is capable of dropping or launching the widest array of weapons in the U.S. inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman ... More
Aircrew assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron at Minot
Aircrew assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., pose for a group photo on a B-52H Stratofortress at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 24, 2020. Bomber Task Force missions familiarize aircre... More
Members of the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron secure
Members of the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron secure an inert munition during a load crew of the quarter competition at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 7, 2018. The competition evaluated the Airmen... More
Members of the 5th Security Forces Squadron military
Members of the 5th Security Forces Squadron military working dog section prepare to take off with the 54th Helicopter Squadron during flight familiarization training at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. ... More
Senior Airman Garrett Reinarz, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Garrett Reinarz, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member loads an AGM-86B air-cruise launch missile trainer on a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 26, 2014. Weapo... More
Lightning strikes behind a B-52H Stratofortress at
Lightning strikes behind a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 17, 2017. The B-52 is capable of carrying 70,000 lbs. of payload and has a range of 8,800 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior ... More
The sun rises behind a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot
The sun rises behind a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 11, 2019. Crew chiefs with the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron are responsible for all maintenance on their assigned pl... More
Members of the 54th Helicopter Squadron fly near Minot
Members of the 54th Helicopter Squadron fly near Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 26, 2018. Members of the unit provide convoy support, missile complex security and maintain aircrew flight proficiency. ... More
A B-52H Stratofortress taxis onto the runway during
A B-52H Stratofortress taxis onto the runway during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 21, 2013. Air Force Global Strike Command routinely conducts training operations and exercises to ensur... More
5th Logistics Readiness Squadron Aimen refueled a C-130
5th Logistics Readiness Squadron Aimen refueled a C-130 Hercules on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 22, 2020. The C-130 visited Minot as part of an exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1... More
A B-52H Stratofortress flies off the flightline from
A B-52H Stratofortress flies off the flightline from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 21, 2019. The B-52 was utilized as part of a communication test between the 5th Bomb Wing and the 2nd Bomb Wing. (U.... More
Airman 1st Class John Thompson, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class John Thompson, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, prepares to load an AGM 86B air-launched cruise trainer missile in a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D... More
Defenders from the 5th Security Forces Squadron participate
Defenders from the 5th Security Forces Squadron participate in an exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 15, 2017. The exercise prepared Airmen to defend cargo during transport. (U.S. Air Force photo by ... More
Members of the 54th Helicopter Squadron fly near a
Members of the 54th Helicopter Squadron fly near a missile alert facility near Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 26, 2018. The 54th HS members provide swift transportation for 91st Security Forces Group ... More
A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to Air Force Global
A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) takes off from the runway at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 30, 2016, during exercise Global Thunder 17. AFGSC supports U.S. Strategi... More
Two B-2 Spirits sit on the flightline at Royal Air
Two B-2 Spirits sit on the flightline at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, June 7, 2015. The hot-pit refueling also showcased the partnership between active duty and Air National Guard Airmen from the 131st Bo... More
Shaquille O’Neal, former professional basketball player,
Shaquille O’Neal, former professional basketball player, poses with a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 8, 2015. O’Neal spoke to Airmen at the base theater about his father, a former Arm... More
Bomber Task Force Europe 2020
Capt. Ryan Taylor, a 23rd Bomb Squadron weapons officer assigned to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, taxis on the flightline at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 10, 2020. Bomber missions represent the U.S. commi... More
A UH-1N Iroquois from the 54th Helicopter Squadron
A UH-1N Iroquois from the 54th Helicopter Squadron sits on the helicopter pad at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 2, 2016. Within Air Force Global Strike Command, the UH-1N supports the 90th Missile Wing, F.E. ... More
Airmen assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron conduct pre-flight
Airmen assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron conduct pre-flight checks, Aug. 12, 2020, at Minot air Force, ND. The purpose of the five to ten year comprehensive test is to demonstrate the capability of the B-52H a... More
Senior Airman Steven Adkins, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
Senior Airman Steven Adkins, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs broadcast journalist, documents a UH-1N Iroquois flight near Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 26, 2018. The 54th HS operates in the skies perfor... More
A KC-46A is parked on the flightline at Minot Air Force
A KC-46A is parked on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 17, 2018. The aircraft has a maximum takeoff weight of 415,000 pounds. The tanker will conduct experimental flights with Team Mi... More
Pilots from the 69th Bomb Squadron go through a pre-flight
Pilots from the 69th Bomb Squadron go through a pre-flight checklist inside the cockpit of a B-52H Stratofortress before a training sortie at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 14, 2016. Bomber Airmen work around... More
Safe landing, US Air Force Photo
A B-52H Stratofortress deploys a parachute after landing at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 20, 2013. For more than 40 years, the B-52H has been the backbone of the manned strategic bomber force for the Unit... More
Pull the chocks, maintainers rock
An airman assigned to the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pulls chocks on a B-52H Stratofortress before take off at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 25, 2013. The 5th AMXS consists of two aircraft maintenance... More
Airmen from the 5th Maintenance Group carry equipment
Airmen from the 5th Maintenance Group carry equipment on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 12, 2015. Aircraft maintenance Airmen provide maintenance and upkeep to the jets, even during the cold... More
Northern Neighbors Day 2018 North Dakota
A B-25 Mitchell performs maneuvers during the Northern Neighbors Day Air and Space Show at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 4, 2018. The event featured aerial demonstrations by the U.S. Air Force Thunde... More
Staff Sgt. Daniel Vehslage, 54th Helicopter Squadron
Staff Sgt. Daniel Vehslage, 54th Helicopter Squadron special missions aviator instructor, looks out the side of a UH-1N Huey at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 13, 2014. Special mission aviation, a fairly new c... More
Airmen from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform
Airmen from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform a simulated bomb load during Northern Neighbors Day Air and Space Show at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 4, 2018. The event featured aerial de... More
B-52H Stratofortresses return from an exercise to Minot
B-52H Stratofortresses return from an exercise to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 22, 2019. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that can perform a variety of missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airm... More
Team Minot Airmen return to Minot Air Force Base, North
Team Minot Airmen return to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 17, 2018, after an eight-month deployment. Members aided the B-52H Stratofortress flying mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve an... More
A B-52H Stratofortress aircraft taxis to the runway
A B-52H Stratofortress aircraft taxis to the runway as part of an exercise, Global Thunder, on Oct. 23, 2020 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. U.S. Strategic Command conducts global operations in coordina... More
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from a flighline on
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from a flighline on Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 21, 2019. The B-52 was utilized as part of a communication test between the 5th Bomb Wing and the 2nd Bomb Wing. (U.... More
Minot personnel stand ready to help returning Guam
Minot personnel stand ready to help returning Guam deployers at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 20, 2020. Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing support the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's Continuous Bomber Presen... More
Defenders from the 5th Security Forces Squadron participate
Defenders from the 5th Security Forces Squadron participate in an exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 15, 2017. The exercise prepared Airmen to defend cargo during transport. (U.S. Air Force photo by ... More
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder 19 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 4, 2018. Global Thunder provides training opportunities that assess all U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) mission ... More
B-52H Stratofortresses taxi to the runway during Exercise
B-52H Stratofortresses taxi to the runway during Exercise Global Thunder on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 26, 2014. Global Thunder is U.S. Strategic Command's annual field training and battle staff exercise.... More
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during a rapid launch
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during a rapid launch exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 3, 2013. Air Force Global Strike Command conducts routine exercises to test capabilities of crew members and m... More
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson boards a
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson boards a 54th Helicopter Squadron aircraft at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 7, 2017. On her first trip to Minot AFB as SECAF, Wilson toured both 5th Bomb Wing and 9... More
Staff Sgt. John McFarland and Senior Airman Adam Gonzalez,
Staff Sgt. John McFarland and Senior Airman Adam Gonzalez, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew members, ensure the weapon is placed correctly on the MJ-1 Jammer during a weapons load competition at Mino... More
(From left) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Matthew Hardwig
(From left) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Matthew Hardwig and Justin Yochum, 5th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aerospace repair and reclamation craftsman and journeyman, place a drag chute into a B-52H Strato... More
Airmen from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Global
Airmen from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Global Strike Challenge team transport an inert GBU-38 munition to a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 19, 2017. During the competition, ... More
Capt. Vicente Vasquez, 54th Helicopter Squadron UH-1N
Capt. Vicente Vasquez, 54th Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Iroquois pilot, flies near Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 26, 2018. The 54th HS frequently works with 91st Security Forces Group defenders in orde... More
Capt. Dane Weathers, 23rd Bomb Squadron aircraft commander,
Capt. Dane Weathers, 23rd Bomb Squadron aircraft commander, pilots a B-52H Stratofortress above the clouds in North Dakota airspace, Jan. 31, 2017. Weathers and Capt. Jonathan Gabriel, 23rd BS aircraft commande... More
Meet your GSC team: 5 AMXS weapon load crew
Members of the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew Global Strike Challenge team pose for a photo on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 3, 2014. The load crew is evaluated on how quickly they load... More
5th BW awarded Best Commanders Inspection Program in the AF
The 5th Bomb Wing Inspector General Office pose for a photo at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 11, 2020. The IG office was awarded the 2019 Maj. General Junius W. Jones Inspector General Award for havin... More
Airmen gather as they learn to assist a wounded wingman
Airmen gather as they learn to assist a wounded wingman during the Ability to Survive and Operate exercise here May 2. The ATSO preparation exercise ensures that the airmen of Minot ready themselves for upcomin... More
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off at Minot Air Force
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 6, 2019. The B-52 can carry approximately 70,000 pounds of mixed ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heather Ley)
Staff Sgt. John McFarland and Senior Airman Adam Gonzalez,
Staff Sgt. John McFarland and Senior Airman Adam Gonzalez, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew members, ensure the weapon is placed correctly on the MJ-1 Jammer during a weapons load competition at Mino... More
The sun rises behind a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot
The sun rises behind a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 26, 2017. Airmen from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work around the clock in all weather conditions to provide B-52 firepo... More
Lightning strikes behind a B-52H Stratofortress at
Lightning strikes behind a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 8, 2017. In a conventional conflict, the B-52 can accomplish strategic attacks, close-air support, air interdiction, offensive... More
Infographic created for the 54th Helicopter Squadron
Infographic created for the 54th Helicopter Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman J.T. Armstrong)
Members of the 54th Helicopter Squadron fly near Minot
Members of the 54th Helicopter Squadron fly near Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 26, 2018. Members of the unit provide convoy support, missile complex security and maintain aircrew flight proficiency. ... More
Airman 1st Class Kevin Lewis, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Kevin Lewis, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew team member, lines up an inert munition during a bomb loading competition at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 7, 2018. Two weap... More
Airmen from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron use
Airmen from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron use a MHU-83 Jammer to load an inert munition during the load crew of the quarter competition at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 14, 2016. Two weapons load cre... More
Brig. Gen. Ferdinand Stoss, Air Force Global Strike
Brig. Gen. Ferdinand Stoss, Air Force Global Strike Command director of operations, speaks with 5th Maintenance Group leadership at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 27, 2017. Stoss visited Dock 8 and saw Airmen... More
A 54th Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Iroquois hovers over
A 54th Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Iroquois hovers over the Turtle Mountain State Forest, N.D., Feb. 14, 2018, during a 91st Security Forces Group field training exercise. During the FTX, defenders vectored the a... More
A B-1B Lancer from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas sits
A B-1B Lancer from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas sits at Base Operations at Minot AFB, N.D., June 3, 2016. Aircraft from around Air Force Global Strike Command visited Minot for the 5th Bomb Wing change of comman... More
Members of the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron secure
Members of the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron secure an inert munition during a load crew of the quarter competition at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 7, 2018. The competition evaluated the Airmen... More
The 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs
The 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs prepare to move a pantograph fuel pipe into position to refuel a B-2 Spirit at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, June 7, 2015. This event also showcased the ... More
Airman 1st Class Eric G. Jarman, a crew chief assigned
Airman 1st Class Eric G. Jarman, a crew chief assigned to the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, taxis a B-52H Stratofortress, Aug. 12, 2020, at Minot Air Force Base, ND. The purpose of the five to ten year com... More
The wonders of a B-52 - A large jetliner sitting on top of an airport ...
A B-52H Stratofortress forward deployed to Royal Air Force Fairford, England, awaits a training mission in support of either, BALTOPS 15 or Saber Strike 15, June 16, 2015. Three B-52s and over 200 military pers... More
Bomber Task Force Europe 2020
A B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircraft pilot assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, taxis on the flightline at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 10, 2020. Bomber missions represent t... More
Bomber Task Force Europe 2020
Capt. Ryan Taylor, a 23rd Bomb Squadron weapons officer assigned to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, taxis on the flightline at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 10, 2020. Bomber missions represent the U.S. commi... More
Team Minot Airmen are welcomed by leadership during
Team Minot Airmen are welcomed by leadership during their return to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 17, 2018, after an eight-month deployment. Members aided the B-52H Stratofortress flying mission in ... More
A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing,
A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base North Dakota, taxis onto the flightline at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 4, 2020. The Department of Defense maintains command and contro... More
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson flies aboard
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson flies aboard a 54th Helicopter Squadron aircraft at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 7, 2017. On her first trip to Minot AFB as SECAF, Wilson toured both 5th Bomb Wing... More
Airmen assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron conduct pre-flight
Airmen assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron conduct pre-flight checks, Aug. 12, 2020, at Minot air Force, ND. The purpose of the five to ten year comprehensive test is to demonstrate the capability of the B-52H a... More
A crew chief from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
A crew chief from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron plugs an air cart into a B-52H Stratofortress prior to a mission at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 10, 2012. As part of Air Force Global Strike Command,... More
A B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D.,
A B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., deploys its chute after landing at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, June 5, 2015. Three B-52s, maintenance crews and support teams from bases across Air... More
B-52H Stratofortresses return from an exercise to Minot
B-52H Stratofortresses return from an exercise to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 22, 2019. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that can perform a variety of missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airm... More
A crew chief from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
A crew chief from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron plugs an air cart into a B-52H Stratofortress prior to a mission at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 10, 2012. As part of Air Force Global Strike Command,... More
Airmen from the 5th Munitions Squadron assemble Minot
Airmen from the 5th Munitions Squadron assemble Minot Air Force Base’s remaining supply of M117 bombs at Minot AFB, N.D., March 22, 2016. The M117 is an air-dropped 750 lb. general purpose bomb that was used ex... More
Airman 1st Class Joseph Langmann, 23rd Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Joseph Langmann, 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, operates a jammer during the Load Crew of the Quarter competition at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 20, 2017. The com... More
U.S. Marines Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the joint
U.S. Marines Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, peers though a window of a UH-1N Iroquois at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 2, 2016. During his visit, Dunford flew with the 54th Helic... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) takes off from the runway at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 30, 2016, during exercise Global Thunder 17. AFGS... More
Defenders from the 91st Security Forces Group participated
Defenders from the 91st Security Forces Group participated in a three-day field training exercise in the Turtle Mountain State Forest, N.D., Feb. 12-14, 2018. During the training, 91st SFG Airmen learned survi... More
(From right) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Matthew Hardwig
(From right) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Matthew Hardwig and Justin Yochum, 5th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aerospace repair and reclamation craftsman and journeyman, prepare to load a drag chute into a B... More
The sun rises behind a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot
The sun rises behind a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Dec. 12, 2018. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that can carry nuclear-capable or precision-guided conventional ordnance ... More
Airmen assigned to the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Airmen assigned to the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load AGM-86/B air-launched cruise missiles onto the wing of a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 3, 2015, during Exercise Global Th... More
Two B-52H Stratofortresses taxi on to the flightline
Two B-52H Stratofortresses taxi on to the flightline from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 21, 2019. The B-52 was utilized as part of a communication test between the 5th Bomb Wing and the 2nd Bomb Wing... More
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during a training
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, Nov. 3, 2013. The exercise provides necessary training to personnel from both Minot AFB and Barksdale AFB, La. (U.S. Air Forc... More
An aircraft flies over the crowd during the Northern
An aircraft flies over the crowd during the Northern Neighbors Day Air Show at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 13, 2016. Air show attendees were able to see numerous acrobatic acts while at NND. (U.S. Air Forc... More
A B-52H Stratofortress deploys its drogue parachute
A B-52H Stratofortress deploys its drogue parachute after landing at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 30, 2018. A drogue parachute is designed to provide control, stability and slow rapidly-moving objects. (U.S... More
A T-38 Talon sits at Base Operations at Minot Air Force
A T-38 Talon sits at Base Operations at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 3, 2016. Aircraft from around Air Force Global Strike Command visited Minot for the 5th Bomb Wing change of command. (U.S. Air Force phot... More
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base,
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, taxiis, Aug. 26, 2020, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. As the only other B-52 base, Minot has considerable infrastracture and support to... More
Col. James Dawkins Jr., 5th Bomb Wing commander, lands
Col. James Dawkins Jr., 5th Bomb Wing commander, lands a B-52H Stratofortress during his “fini-flight” at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 7, 2013. The “fini-flight” is the final flight taken by an aircrew memb... More
A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to Air Force Global
A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) taxis down the runway at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 4, 2017, during exercise Global Thunder 18. Global Thunder is an annual comma... More
Bomber Task Force Europe 2020
An engine from a B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircraft, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, is pictured above during pre-flight checks on the flightline at RAF Fairford, England, S... More
A B-52H Stratofortress lands at Minot Air Force Base,
A B-52H Stratofortress lands at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 21, 2018. Before a B-52 can land, the pilot must be in contact with the Air Traffic Control Tower to ensure the flight line is clear and ... More
Airmen work an a B-52H Stratofortresses on a flightline
Airmen work an a B-52H Stratofortresses on a flightline on Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 22, 2019. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that can perform a variety of missions. (U.S. Air Force phot... More
Aircrew assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron at Minot
Aircrew assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., pose for a group photo on a B-52H Stratofortress at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 24, 2020. Bomber Task Force missions familiarize aircre... More
Members of the 54th Helicopter Squadron fly near Minot
Members of the 54th Helicopter Squadron fly near Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 26, 2018. Members of the unit provide convoy support, missile complex security and maintain aircrew flight proficiency. ... More
Two B-2 Spirits are prepared for refueling by 509th
Two B-2 Spirits are prepared for refueling by 509th and 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, June 7, 2015. The B-2 provides the penetrating flexibility and effec... More