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
An airman from the 91st Security Forces Group hides
An airman from the 91st Security Forces Group hides in tall grass during a recapture, recovery exercise, Nov. 14, 2013. The exercise is used as a training tool to evaluate the responding forces, their reaction ... More
Staff Sgt. William Mack, 91st Security Support Squadron
Staff Sgt. William Mack, 91st Security Support Squadron tactical response force member, tries to distract Senior Airman Arthur Moody, 91st Missile Security Forces member while he puts together an M4 rifle at Mi... More
Senior Airman Arthur Moody, 91st Missile Security Forces
Senior Airman Arthur Moody, 91st Missile Security Forces member, and Senior Airman Derrick Besser, 791st Missile Security Forces member, lift a log during the 91st Security Support Squadron tactical response fo... More
Maj. Aaron Rivers (right), 5th Maintenance Operations
Maj. Aaron Rivers (right), 5th Maintenance Operations Squadron commander hands the 5th MOS guidon to Col. Eric Froehlich, 5th Maintenance Group commander, during the inactivation ceremony of the 5th MOS at Mino... More
2nd Lt. Veronica Dodds, aircraft maintenance unit assistant
2nd Lt. Veronica Dodds, aircraft maintenance unit assistant officer-in-charge assigned to the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, poses on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, ND, Oct. 16, 2020. Dodds relays... More
Senior Airman Kevin Swen, 5th Security Forces Squadron
Senior Airman Kevin Swen, 5th Security Forces Squadron Global Strike Challenge team member, assists his teammate, Airman 1st Class Michael Clayton, toward the finish line during the obstacle course portion of t... More
Six 5.56 cartridges sit on top of an AF Form 1314 Firearms
Six 5.56 cartridges sit on top of an AF Form 1314 Firearms Registration form and a DD Form 2760 Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunitions form at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 10, 2015. According to S... More
The bench press is a chest workout that focuses on
The bench press is a chest workout that focuses on the chest but also works different parts of the body. Benching uses shoulders, triceps, forearms, pectorals and almost every other muscle in the upper body. P... 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
Emergency response personnel assigned to Minot Air
Emergency response personnel assigned to Minot Air Force Base conducted a Major Accident Response Exercise July 20, 2018, in preparation for the upcoming Northern Neighbor’s Day airshow scheduled for August 4. ... More
Senior Airman Joshua Knouff, 91st Security Support
Senior Airman Joshua Knouff, 91st Security Support Squadron tactical response force member, provides cover during a recapture, recovery exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 15, 2014. The purpose of this ... More
Staff Sgt. Rodrique Welton, 5th Security Forces Squadron
Staff Sgt. Rodrique Welton, 5th Security Forces Squadron Global Strike Challenge team member, silently communicates with his teammates during the tactics portion of the competition at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Sept.... 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
Staff Sgt. Randy Akin, 5th Security Forces Squadron
Staff Sgt. Randy Akin, 5th Security Forces Squadron military dog handler, checks and clears rooms in the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron's fire department during an active shooter exercise here April 19. This exerc... 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
Crews from the 791st Civil Engineering Squadron work
Crews from the 791st Civil Engineering Squadron work on efficiency drills and practice procedures on Minot Air Force Base, Jan. 28. The Firefighters work on fire prevention activities during down times to keep ... More
Airman 1st Class Isaiah Harper-Parson, 5th Operation
Airman 1st Class Isaiah Harper-Parson, 5th Operation Support Squadron air traffic controller, coordinates with flight line Airman at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 21, 2018. Communication plays a majo... More
Col. Eric Froehlich, 5th Maintenance Group commander,
Col. Eric Froehlich, 5th Maintenance Group commander, gives his remarks during the 5th Maintenance Operations Squadron inactivation ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 31, 2013. The inactivation of the ... More
Firefighters from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron
Firefighters from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron participate in a controlled burn exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 21, 2014. The multi-use structure provides an ability to train firefighters at all ... More
Airmen from the 5th Munitions Squadron assemble weapons
Airmen from the 5th Munitions Squadron assemble weapons during Tundra Thunder at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 12, 2014. The entire squadron, which is approximately 122 ammo personnel, participated in this ev... More
Staff Sgt. Ryan Fontaine, 91st Security Forces Group
Staff Sgt. Ryan Fontaine, 91st Security Forces Group Global Strike Challenge team coach, looks down range during the weapons firing event at the 2014 GSC on Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Sept. 24, 2014. Nine teams compe... More
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return home to Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 11, 2017. After providing combat airpower in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the returning Airmen were we... 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
An Airman assigned to the 5th Aircraft Maintenance
An Airman assigned to the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron fastens a bolt on a B-52H Stratofortress, Aug. 12, 2020, at Minot Air Force Base, ND. The purpose of the five to ten year comprehensive test is to dem... 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
Master Sgt. Ryan Cordell, chief inspector for the Wing
Master Sgt. Ryan Cordell, chief inspector for the Wing Inspection Team, faces towards a B-52H Stratofortress on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, ND, Oct. 19, 2020. Cordell’s job consisted of performing i... More
Deducated crew cheif, US Air Force Photo
Staff Sgt. Jose Delacruz, a newly inducted dedicated crew chief from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, proudly wears the coveralls and David Clark headsets of a DCC. Delacruz is one of 27 DCCs who were ind... More
A mason jar with pink ribbons sits on a table during
A mason jar with pink ribbons sits on a table during the Breast Cancer Awareness luncheon at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, October 17, 2018. The pink ribbon is the international symbol of breast cancer aw... 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
Minot Air Force Base dual wing pamphlet. (U.S. Air
Minot Air Force Base dual wing pamphlet. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Airman 1st Class J.T. Armstrong)
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 Sgts. Colin Vessels and William Leyk, 5th Security
Staff Sgts. Colin Vessels and William Leyk, 5th Security Forces Squadron military response force members, two-man carry a simulated wounded victim during an exercise on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 5, 2014.... More
The 5th Medical Operation Squadron, dental flight supports
The 5th Medical Operation Squadron, dental flight supports the readiness of the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing by ensuring the health of its airmen and families by providing optimal patient-focused dental ... More
Airman 1st Class Frankie Sanchez, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Frankie Sanchez, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member unloads munitions at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Oct. 19, 2020. Prairie Vigilance is an annual exercise perfo... More
Staff Sgt. Rodrique Welton and Airman 1st Class Michael
Staff Sgt. Rodrique Welton and Airman 1st Class Michael Clayton, 5th Security Forces Squadron Global Strike Challenge team members, take notes for the tactics portion of the competition at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., ... More
Airman 1st Class Vanessa Alvarez, assistant food specialist
Airman 1st Class Vanessa Alvarez, assistant food specialist assigned to the 5th Support Squadron, cleans a sink in the Alert Diner on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, ND, Oct. 15, 2020. Alvarez took part... More
Airmen of the 5th Maintenance Group bid farewell to
Airmen of the 5th Maintenance Group bid farewell to the lineage of the 5th Maintenance Operations Squadron during an inactivation ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 31, 2013. The squadron was comprised... 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
Capt. David Casanova, B-52H Stratofortress weapons
Capt. David Casanova, B-52H Stratofortress weapons system officer assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron, and his team run out of the Alert Shack on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, ND, Oct. 19, 2020. Durin... More
Equipment used by 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters
Equipment used by 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters were placed to the side during the 9/11 memorial climb at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 11, 2018. The memorial climb paid tribute to the 34... More
Members of Team Minot work together to make sandbags
Members of Team Minot work together to make sandbags at the Minot Public Works June 1 In preparation for possible flooding, the city of Minot, with assistance from airmen from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota... More
Sparky the Fire Dog high-fives a 5th Civil Engineer
Sparky the Fire Dog high-fives a 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter at the fire station on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 1, 2017. The firefighter successfully dressed in gear within a minute during a pre... More
Staff Sgt. Lauren Mitchell, 5th Bomb Wing special victims’
Staff Sgt. Lauren Mitchell, 5th Bomb Wing special victims’ counsel paralegal, helps sexual assault survivors navigate the military justice process, so they can have a voice and exercise their rights. (U.S. Air ... More
Airmen from the 5th Security Forces Squadron, 91st
Airmen from the 5th Security Forces Squadron, 91st Security Forces Group and 219th SFS stand in formation during the Police Week retreat ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 17, 2018. Minot Air F... More
Airmen assigned to the705th Munitions Squadron walk
Airmen assigned to the705th Munitions Squadron walk towards their vehicles, Aug. 12, 2020, at Minot air Force, ND. The B-52H Stratofortress Comprehensive Aircraft Monitor And Control test is conducted to verif... More
Staff Sgt. Rodrique Welton, 5th Security Forces Squadron
Staff Sgt. Rodrique Welton, 5th Security Forces Squadron Global Strike Challenge team member, makes his way across the final portion of the Tarzan obstacle during the competition at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Sept. 2... More
Senior Airman Kathy Mercado, 5th Security Forces Squadron
Senior Airman Kathy Mercado, 5th Security Forces Squadron dog handler, is attacked by Lareco, military working dog, during aggression training here April 25. Military working dogs are trained to attack on comma... More
Tech. Sgt. Sean Cantrell, 5th Civil Engineering Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Sean Cantrell, 5th Civil Engineering Squadron assistant chief of operations, explains the dispatch room’s purpose in the Kenneth O. Gillespie Fire Station at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., April 30, 201... More
1st Lt. Katelyn Woodley, 741st Missile Squadron
1st Lt. Katelyn Woodley, 741st Missile Squadron intercontinental ballistic missile combat crew commander, teaches Edison Elementary School’s science, technology, engineering and math girls to launch a missile a... More
Quarantine vs Isolation
The graphic depicts the differences between quarantine and isolation. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Jesse Jenny)
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Zachary Franklin, 23rd Bomb
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Zachary Franklin, 23rd Bomb Squadron co-pilot, stands still for member of the aircrew flight equipment flight as they remove pieces of equipment during a decontamination exercise here Feb... 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
Airmen from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron wash
Airmen from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron wash a B-52H Stratofortess at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 19, 2013. The B-52s are washed routinely every 180 days to prevent corrosion and every 30 days in... More
Bags full of goodies line the table at Minot Air Force
Bags full of goodies line the table at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug 28, 2020. Team Minot members joined in the National Women's Equality Day walk which represents the women who pushed for equal right... 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)
A 9 mm pistol and ammunition sit on top of an AF Form
A 9 mm pistol and ammunition sit on top of an AF Form 1314 Firearms Registration form and a DD Form 2760 Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunitions form at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 10, 2015. Perso... More
The vehicle management flight is responsible for overall
The vehicle management flight is responsible for overall maintenance of the wing's vehicle fleet and accountability of vehicle assets, ensuring their integrity for mission capability. Vehicle maintenance mainta... More
Fire fighters from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron
Fire fighters from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron participate in an exercise on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 5, 2014. The exercise focused on the base’s ability to respond, survive and operate in a chemica... More
In keeping with their combat readiness requirements,
In keeping with their combat readiness requirements, airmen participate in the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance course to learn skills vital for defending themselves and their fellow airmen downrange. Airme... More
Airman 1st Class Emil Garza, 5th Security Forces Squadron
Airman 1st Class Emil Garza, 5th Security Forces Squadron member, tends to simulated wounded victims during an exercise on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 5, 2014. The exercise focused on the base’s ability to... More
2nd Lt. Veronica Dodds, aircraft maintenance unit assistant
2nd Lt. Veronica Dodds, aircraft maintenance unit assistant officer-in-charge assigned to the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, speaks into a radio on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, ND, Oct. 16, 2020.... 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
Staff Sgts. Colin Vessels and William Leyk, 5th Security
Staff Sgts. Colin Vessels and William Leyk, 5th Security Forces Squadron members, provide medical care to simulated wounded victims during an exercise on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 5, 2014. The purpose of... More
Members of the 91st Missile Wing show their spirit
Members of the 91st Missile Wing show their spirit during the Global Strike Challenge trophy take-back event on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 3, 2014. The score posting event connects the command's herit... More
Capt. David Casanova, B-52H Stratofortress weapons
Capt. David Casanova, B-52H Stratofortress weapons system officer assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron, poses for a photo inside the Alert Shack on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, ND, Oct. 19, 2020. Duri... More
Two B-52H Stratofortresses fly over Minot Air Force
Two B-52H Stratofortresses fly over Minot Air Force Base, N.D., during a training mission April 1, 2015. The training mission, coined “Polar Growl,” aims to provide unique training opportunities while testing t... More
Capt. Noah Spitler, B-52H Stratofortress instructor
Capt. Noah Spitler, B-52H Stratofortress instructor pilot assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron, and his team rush ino an alert vehicle on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, ND, Oct. 19, 2020. Spitler works o... More
Col. Patrick Matthews, Eighth Air Force vice commander,
Col. Patrick Matthews, Eighth Air Force vice commander, fires an M4 carbine during a tour at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 25, 2017. During the tour, Matthews visited the 5th Munitions Squadron, Combat Arms... More
The 91st Missile Security Forces Squadron conducts
The 91st Missile Security Forces Squadron conducts night operational and tactical training to provide constant security and control for the assets of the 91st Missile Wing at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 15... 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
Airman 1st Class Joseph Dizon, 5th Force Support Squadron
Airman 1st Class Joseph Dizon, 5th Force Support Squadron personnel customer service representative, sweeps debris onto a dustpan as part of Bay Orderly duty, Nov. 7, 2013. The airmen at Minot Air Force Base wh... 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
Senior Airman Leodanis Uceta, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron
Senior Airman Leodanis Uceta, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron logistics, counts the flights of stairs volunteers climbed at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 11, 2018. Volunteers climbed 110 flights to symb... More
Airman 1st Class Marty Gray, 91st Security Forces Group
Airman 1st Class Marty Gray, 91st Security Forces Group Global Strike Challenge team member, fires his M4 rifle during the weapons-firing event at the 2014 GSC on Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Sept. 24, 2014. The securi... More
Multicam, US Air Force Photo
Staff Sgt. Matthew Henry, 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron member, looks through the scope of his rifle during a convoy response force exercise conducted here, Oct. 23. Response teams evaluated the effect... More
Airman 1st Class Joseph Dizon, 5th Force Support Squadron
Airman 1st Class Joseph Dizon, 5th Force Support Squadron personnel customer service representative, walks the outskirts of Dorm 221 searching for miscellaneous garbage, Nov. 7, 2013. As part of his week-long d... More
A UH-1N Helicopter flies over Minot Air Force Base,
A UH-1N Helicopter flies over Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 11, 2014. The UH-1N is a light-lift utility helicopter used to support Air Force Global Strike Command missile wings and groups, Air Force District... More
An Airman from the 5th Munitions Squadron unloads weapons
An Airman from the 5th Munitions Squadron unloads weapons during Tundra Thunder at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 12, 2014. The exercise is intended to flex the 5th MUN’s conventional munitions generation capa... More
Staff Sgt. Jeniffer Turner, 5th Operations Support
Staff Sgt. Jeniffer Turner, 5th Operations Support Squadron airfield systems technician, maintains all ground-to-air navigation, weather systems and radio transmission equipment used by air traffic control and ... 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
Senior Airman Arthur Moody, 91st Missile Security Forces
Senior Airman Arthur Moody, 91st Missile Security Forces member, and Senior Airman Derrick Besser, 791st Missile Security Forces member, tactically move through a shoot house during the 91st Security Support Sq... More
Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force
Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., board a C-130 Hercules during Exercise Global Thunder on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 24, 2014. Global Thunder is U.S. Strategic Command's annua... 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
Team Minot Airmen embrace each other during a welcome
Team Minot Airmen embrace each other during a welcome home reunion to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 17, 2018, after an eight-month deployment. Members supported the B-52H Stratofortress flying missi... 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
Flutter kicks are a type of abdominal workout that
Flutter kicks are a type of abdominal workout that focuses on the lower part of the core and hip flexors. This workout can also burn belly fat on the lower portion of the stomach. Hover your legs above the gro... More
Airman 1st Class Alan Johnson, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Alan Johnson, 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
Senior Airman Christopher Sanson, 91st Security Support
Senior Airman Christopher Sanson, 91st Security Support Squadron tactical response force member, provides cover during a recapture, recovery exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 14, 2014. The purpose of ... More
MWDs always alert and ready
Military working dog Roko awaits his handler’s command during a MWD demonstration at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 25, 2013. The 5th Security Forces Squadron K-9 section is responsible for providing immediat... More
Staff Sgt. Taylor Brand, 5th Medical Operations Squadron
Staff Sgt. Taylor Brand, 5th Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, administers an influenza vaccine at Minot Air Force Base, Oct. 25, 2018. Individuals with base access can get the vaccine from the Im... More
Sickle Cell Trait and Physical Training
It’s important for Airmen and civilians to know if they have Sickle Cell Trait before participating in physical training. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Jesse Jenny
First Lt. Ryann Anderson, 705th Munitions Squadron
First Lt. Ryann Anderson, 705th Munitions Squadron section commander, performs a single-handed handstand after her run during the 2018 Alpha Warrior U.S. Air Force Regional Competition at Minot Air Force Base, ... More
Staff Sgt. Paul Tilghman, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Paul Tilghman, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member, performs a bomb rack preparation on a B-52H Stratofortess during a weapons load here July 16. The weapons system will be used for an... More
Airmen assigned to the705th Munitions Squadron secure
Airmen assigned to the705th Munitions Squadron secure a AGM-86B Air Launched Cruise Missile Aug. 12, 2020, at Minot air Force, ND. The B-52H Comprehensive Aircraft Monitor And Control test is conducted to verif... More
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return home to Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 11, 2017. After providing combat airpower in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the returning Airmen were we... 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 is a U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training opportunities... More
Members of the 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron
Members of the 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron convoy response force respond to hostile forces during a recapture, recovery exercise, Nov. 14, 2013. The purpose of this training is to maintain readiness ... 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 flightline at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 30, 2016, during exercise Global Thunder 17. AFGSC supports U.S. Stra... 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