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
Senior Airman Paul Olmos, member of the 91st Security
Senior Airman Paul Olmos, member of the 91st Security Forces Group’s Global Strike Challenge team, don’s his gas mask during combat arms training and maintenance at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 18, 2012. M... More
A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to Air Force Global
A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to Air Force Global Strike Command prepares to take off from RAF Fairford, England, Jan. 11, 2018. The deployment of four strategic bombers to RAF Fairford helps exercise the bas... 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
Airman 1st Class Johanna Desimone, 5th Logistics Readiness
Airman 1st Class Johanna Desimone, 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, puts the side panel on a loader at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 16, 2013. The 5th LRS vehicle maintenance flight repai... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Barba, 351st Air Refueling
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Barba, 351st Air Refueling Squadron director of operation and KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, flies a KC-135 assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, after ref... More
Airman 1st Class Hannah Staffen, 5th Operations Support
Airman 1st Class Hannah Staffen, 5th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment, inspects, repairs and packs survival equipment for aircrew to ensure their safety during flight or an emergency egress.... More
Airman 1st Class Blake Barley, 5th Security Forces
Airman 1st Class Blake Barley, 5th Security Forces Squadron defender, stands guard at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 31, 2017, during Global Thunder 18. Exercise Global Thunder is an annual command and contro... 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
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 pilot from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flies
A pilot from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flies a B-52 Stratofortress over England during a training mission Jan. 17, 2018, in support of bomber assurance and deterrence operations. . The bomber is one ... More
A B-52 Stratofortress prepares to land at RAF Fairford,
A B-52 Stratofortress prepares to land at RAF Fairford, England, Aug. 22, 2020. The Department of Defense maintains command and control of its bomber force for any mission, anywhere in the world at any time. (U... 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
The microphone for the WeatherWarn System sits on a
The microphone for the WeatherWarn System sits on a desk in the 5th Bomb Wing command post at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 16, 2016. Controllers provide local data, such as, weather notifications and immedi... More
Airman 1st Class Jose Retana, 351st Air Refueling Squadron
Airman 1st Class Jose Retana, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to lower the boom on a KC-135 Stratotanker during a Bomber Task Force mission over the waters of Norway, on Sept. 2, 2020. Bomb... More
Security forces members from the 5th Bomb Wing and
Security forces members from the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing, participated in a week-long Krav Maga Instructor training seminar at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. Krav Maga is a simple, effective self-defens... More
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Minot Air Force
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., to RAF Fairford, England, flies a mission route over a training area in Estonia, Jan. 17, 2018. During the training, the aircrew from the 23rd Exp... More
Airman 1st Class Hayden Graham, Minot Air Force Base
Airman 1st Class Hayden Graham, Minot Air Force Base honor guardsman, presents the colors during the 5th Mission Support Group change of command ceremony at Minot AFB, North Dakota, June 12, 2018. The 5th MSG c... 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
A U.S. B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb
A U.S. B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, integrates with U.S.S Roosevelt during a Bomber Task Force mission, Sept. 8, 2020. The U.S. remains committed to ... 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
A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to Air Force Global
A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to Air Force Global Strike Command taxis at RAF Fairford, England, Jan. 10, 2018. Aircraft, Airmen and support equipment from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., deplo... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Burgess, 307th Operations
U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Burgess, 307th Operations Group commander, gives a thumbs up after flying a B-52 Stratofortress, nicknamed "Wise Guy," to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 14, 2019. The bombe... More
Airmen from the 91st Security Forces Group’s Global
Airmen from the 91st Security Forces Group’s Global Strike Challenge team, enters a building and engage in exercise clearing scenarios at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 6, 2012. Minot airmen from both the 5t... More
A U.S. B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the
A U.S. B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, integrate with Ukraine MiG-29s for a Bomber Task Force Europe mission, Sept. 4, 2020. Operations and engag... More
A French Rafale intercepts a B-52 Stratofortress during
A French Rafale intercepts a B-52 Stratofortress during a flight en route to a Corsica training range Jan. 24, 2018. The allied nation practiced intercept procedures with the U.S. Air Force bomber and aircrew. ... More
A B-52 Stratofortress pilot deployed from Minot Air
A B-52 Stratofortress pilot deployed from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., to RAF Fairford, England, flies over France to a Corsica training range Jan. 24, 2018. The U.S. Air Force B-52 aircrew trained with the U.S.... 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
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks with
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks with squadron commanders at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 7, 2017. This was Wilson’s first visit to America’s only dual-wing, nuclear-capable military instal... More
Leaders from Air Force Global Strike Command pose for
Leaders from Air Force Global Strike Command pose for a group photo at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 20, 2019. Wing commanders and command chiefs from AFGSC, 8th Air Force and 20th Air Force gathered for ... 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-52 Stratofortress navigator, assigned to the 23rd
A B-52 Stratofortress navigator, assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, performs a walk-around the aircraft before a strategic bomber mission over Europe, on Jan. 16, 2018. The deployment of strategi... 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
Tech. Sgt. Steven Kaun, 5th Security Forces Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Steven Kaun, 5th Security Forces Squadron MWD trainer, Lt. Col. William Mazzeno, 5th Mission Support Group commander, Lt. Col. John Swift, 5th SFS commander and Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Jurgella, 5th ... 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-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D.,
A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., takes off from RAF Fairford, England for a mission Jan. 11, 2018 in support of bomber assurance and deterrence operations. A total of four bombers have dep... More
A B-52 Stratofortress flies across the Baltic Sea June
A B-52 Stratofortress flies across the Baltic Sea June 17, 2019, for a flight in support of Exercise BALTOPS 2019. Airmen from the 23rd and 69th Bomb Squadrons generated aircraft in support of the largest multi... More
Staff Sgt. Isaac Purseglove, 91st Missile Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Isaac Purseglove, 91st Missile Maintenance Squadron electro-mechanical team supervisor, describes a security pit to Maj. Gen. Gene Kirkland, Air Force Material Command director of logistics, civil en... More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron help pilots and aircrew members unload a B-52 Stratofortress following a sortie in support of Diamond Shield 2019 (DS-19) at Royal Australian Air For... More
A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron
A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., takes off from RAF Fairford, England, Aug. 27, 2020. Bomber Task Force missions enable crews to maintain a high state of ... More
A B-52 Stratofortress pilot, assigned to the 23rd
A B-52 Stratofortress pilot, assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, controls the aircraft during a strategic bomber mission over Europe, on Jan. 12, 2018. The deployment of strategic bombers to Europ... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress pilot, assigned
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress pilot, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, observes the refueling boom prior to making contact with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Ai... More
Airman 1st Class Johanna Desimone, 5th Logistics Readiness
Airman 1st Class Johanna Desimone, 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, checks the fluid level of a loader at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 16, 2013. Vehicle maintainers put in long hours and... More
A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D.,
A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., taxies down the runway of RAF Fairford, England, prior to a mission Jan. 11, 2018 in support of bomber assurance and deterrence operations. The deployment ... More
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from the flightline
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from the flightline at RAF Fairford, England, Aug. 31, 2020. The U.S. and Europe must preserve their mutual commitment and trust to each other as they face emerging forces and e... More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III talks
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III talks with Airmen during a visit to the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 5, 2015. While visiting the base, Welsh met with 5... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, from the 5th
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., prepares to refuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from RAF Mildenhall, England, over the Mediterranean Sea ... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, from the 5th
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., breaks away after receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from RAF Mildenhall, England, over the Medi... More
Firefighters with the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron climb
Firefighters with the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron climb stairs at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 11, 2018. The fire department held a memorial stair climb in honor of those who gave the ultimate sacr... More
Staff Sgt. Eric Rod, 5th Security Forces Squadron military
Staff Sgt. Eric Rod, 5th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and military working dog Jessey, perform a demonstration during the grand opening of the new MWD facility at Minot Air Force Base,... More
Vehicle operators from the 5th Logistics Readiness
Vehicle operators from the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron, convoy to their next check point during training at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 26, 2013. The training is designed to teach the Airmen critical ... More
A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing
A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, in support of the Bomber Task Force Europe mission, on Sept. 2, 2020. The Bo... 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
A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron
A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., takes off from RAF Fairford, England, Aug. 27, 2020. Bomber Task Force missions enable crews to maintain a high state of ... More
First Lt. Richard Odom, 5th Security Forces Squadron
First Lt. Richard Odom, 5th Security Forces Squadron Global Strike Challenge team leader and Staff Sgt. Rodrique Welton, 5th SFS GSC team member, review their teams plan for the tactics portion of the competiti... More
Firefighters assigned to the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron
Firefighters assigned to the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron respond to an incident during a field training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 20, 2013. The purpose of the exercise was to evaluate and val... More
Bumper stickers: extensions of communication
Bumper stickers are displayed on the back of a personally owned vehicle at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., March 16, 2017. Airmen may have bumper stickers on their POVs as long as they don’t discredit the Air Force... More
Capt. Franklin Baker, 5th Operations Support Squadron
Capt. Franklin Baker, 5th Operations Support Squadron pilot and aircraft commander, observes his co-pilot during an in-flight turn near Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 2, 2017. The flight path was adjusted to ... More
A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D.,
A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., takes off from RAF Fairford, England, for a mission Jan. 11, 2018, in support of bomber assurance and deterrence operations. A total of four strategic bomb... More
Airman 1st Class Carl Knight Jr., 5th Force Support
Airman 1st Class Carl Knight Jr., 5th Force Support Squadron food services apprentice, cuts a pizza at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 11, 2018. Each meal is prepared daily and cooked fresh by chefs a... More
Pilots from the B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the
Pilots from the B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, are preparing the aircraft for take-off prior to a Bomber Task Force Europe mission, Sept. 2, 2020. Oper... More
Airmen from the 91st Security Forces Group’s Global
Airmen from the 91st Security Forces Group’s Global Strike Challenge team, load ammunition into their magazines during combat arms training and maintenance at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 18, 2012. Minot a... More
Team Minot airmen volunteer to help serve food to senior
Team Minot airmen volunteer to help serve food to senior citizens from the local community during the 44th annual Day of Love event at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 28, 2013. As part of Thanksgiving Day even... More
Airman 1st Class Derek Merkley, a conventional munitions
Airman 1st Class Derek Merkley, a conventional munitions crew member assigned to the 5th Munitions Squadron, installs the fin to an inert bomb at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 20, 2016. These inert bombs wer... More
Senior Airman Dakota Willis, 5th Security Forces Squadron
Senior Airman Dakota Willis, 5th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, adjusts a bite suit on country artist Chase Rice at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 8, 2016. Rice and his crew participat... More
A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to Air Force Global
A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to Air Force Global Strike Command prepares to land at RAF Fairford, England, Jan. 9, 2018. The deployment of strategic bombers to RAF Fairford helps exercise the base as United ... More
A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D.,
A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., takes-off from RAF Fairford, England, for a mission Jan. 11, 2018, in support of bomber assurance and deterrence operations. The Air Force Global Strike Co... More
A pilot from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flies
A pilot from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flies a B-52 Stratofortress over England during a training mission Jan. 17, 2018. The deployment of strategic bombers to the United Kingdom helps exercise Unite... More
Two B-52 Stratofortresses depart from Barksdale Air
Two B-52 Stratofortresses depart from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 20, 2019. The 2nd and 5th Bomb Wing flew over Texas as part of a joint immersion exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sydne... More
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base,
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, prepares to land, Aug. 26, 2020, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. The 2nd Bomb Wing bombers relocated to Minot AFB, N.D. to ensure the Un... More
A Ukraine SU-27 integrates with a U.S. B-52H Stratofortress
A Ukraine SU-27 integrates with a U.S. B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, during a Bomber Task Force Europe mission, Sept. 4, 2020. Operations and engagement... More
Airman 1st Class Johanna Desimone, 5th Logistics Readiness
Airman 1st Class Johanna Desimone, 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, dons her personal protective gear before pressure washing a loader at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 16, 2013. Vehicle m... More
Senior Airman Christopher Francis, 5th Civil Engineer
Senior Airman Christopher Francis, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron structures journeyman, prepares to serve a meal course to guests during the 44th annual Day of Love event at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 28, 2... More
Capt. Joshua Henry, 69th Bomb Squadron pilot, talks
Capt. Joshua Henry, 69th Bomb Squadron pilot, talks to his aircraft commander during a B-52H Stratofortress training sortie near Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 2, 2017. In-flight communication with all member... More
Airman 1st Class Jesus Lopez, 377th Security Forces
Airman 1st Class Jesus Lopez, 377th Security Forces Squadron defender, stands guard at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 31, 2017, during Global Thunder 18. Exercise Global Thunder is an annual command and contr... More
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Minot Air Force
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., sits on the flight line after landing at RAF Fairford, England Jan. 9, 2018. The aircraft from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., deployed to RAF Fairfor... More
1st Lt. Taylor Buraczewski, 5th Security Forces Squadron
1st Lt. Taylor Buraczewski, 5th Security Forces Squadron flight commander, instructs Airmen during the 5th SFS Defender Challenge at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 21, 2018. Two elements from each sh... More
Two B-52 Stratofortressess fly overhead at RAF Fairford,
Two B-52 Stratofortressess fly overhead at RAF Fairford, England, Aug. 22, 2020. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across th... More
A B-52H Stratofortress pilot from the 5th Bomb Wing,
A B-52H Stratofortress pilot from the 5th Bomb Wing, discusses their flying route in support of the Bomber Task Force Europe mission, Allied Sky, Aug. 28, 2020. The B-52 is assigned to the 5th BW at Minot AFB,... More
Members of the 69th Bomb Squadron inspect munitions
Members of the 69th Bomb Squadron inspect munitions before a bombing mission at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 23, 2015. The mission involved the dropping of ordnance on predetermined practice targets. The 6... More
Senior Master Sgt. Andrew Flora, 5 Security Force Squadron
Senior Master Sgt. Andrew Flora, 5 Security Force Squadron First Sgt., speaks at iMagicon comic book convention in Minot, N.D., April 28, 2017. iMagicon is an annual event that celebrates comic books, gaming an... More
A B-52 Stratofortress flies across the Baltic Sea June
A B-52 Stratofortress flies across the Baltic Sea June 17, 2019, for a flight in support of Exercise BALTOPS 2019. Airmen from the 23rd and 69th Bomb Squadrons generated aircraft in support of the largest multi... More
Airman 1st Class Ryan Grisso, 5th Maintenance Squadron,
Airman 1st Class Ryan Grisso, 5th Maintenance Squadron, fires his weapon downrange during combat arms training and maintenance at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 2, 2012. The basic marksman skill training incl... More
Two B-52H Stratofortresses take off during a training
Two B-52H Stratofortresses take off 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 ensure its for... More
Staff Sgt. Samantha Middleton, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Samantha Middleton, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, loads an inert bomb into a B-52 Stratofortress for an upcoming mission out of RAF Fairford, England, Jan. 11, 2018, in s... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the 5th Bomb
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, breaks away from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, after receivin... More
Senior Airman Bryan Bartruff, 5th Security Forces Squadron
Senior Airman Bryan Bartruff, 5th Security Forces Squadron response force team member, checks an identification card during a vehicle inspection at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 13, 2013. The primary mission ... More
A B-52H Stratofortress flies over Minot Air Force Base,
A B-52H Stratofortress flies 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 the... More
UH-1N Iroquois from the 54th Helicopter Squadron sit
UH-1N Iroquois from the 54th Helicopter Squadron sit 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. War... 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
Members of the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base,
Members of the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, cover and maintain the B-52H engines after integrating with Moroccan F-16's during a Bomber Task Force mission, Sept. 7, 2020. The U.S. remains ... More
Senior Airman Luke Huebsch, Security Forces Squadron
Senior Airman Luke Huebsch, Security Forces Squadron defender, stands guard at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 31, 2017, during Global Thunder 18. Exercise Global Thunder is an annual command and control and f... More
Two B-52 Stratofortress pilots, assigned to the 23rd
Two B-52 Stratofortress pilots, assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, prepare to taxi before taking flight to conduct a strategic bomber mission over Europe, on Jan. 16, 2018. Air Force Global Strik... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, for refue... More
Airman 1st Class Michael Clayton, 5th Security Forces
Airman 1st Class Michael Clayton, 5th Security Forces Squadron Global Strike Challenge team member, fires his M4 rifle at pop-up targets during the shooting portion of the competition at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Se... More
A B-52 Stratofortress crew member pulls up on the throttle
A B-52 Stratofortress crew member pulls up on the throttle June 17, 2019, for a flight in support of Exercise BALTOPS 2019. Airmen from the 23rd and 69th Bomb Squadrons generated aircraft in support of the larg... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, prepares for refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, En... More