Firefighters from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron unload
Firefighters from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron unload gear during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 9, 2016. The squadron is required to conduct one no-notice exercise per year to ensur... More
A K-9 handler from the 5th Security Forces Squadron
A K-9 handler from the 5th Security Forces Squadron pays his respects to Military Working Dog Kitty during her memorial service at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 2, 2016. Kitty had been retired for a month wh... More
A K9 handler from the 5th Security Forces Squadron
A K9 handler from the 5th Security Forces Squadron pays his respects to Military Working Dog Kitty during her memorial service at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 2, 2016. Kitty had been retired for a month whe... More
Staff Sgt. Ryan Savage, 91st Security Forces Group
Staff Sgt. Ryan Savage, 91st Security Forces Group evaluator, poses with his boxing gear at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 3, 2016. Savage is a current state and regional champion and will compete for national... More
A Minot Youth Center member tries on a pilot’s helmet
A Minot Youth Center member tries on a pilot’s helmet during operation heroes at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 21, 2016. During operation heroes, kids got to experience many different jobs of the Air Force su... More
A 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter puts on his
A 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter puts on his firefighting gear at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 8, 2016. The fire protection flight’s goal is to protect MAFB’s people, property and the environment f... More
Military Working Dog Kitty’s folded flag and memorabilia
Military Working Dog Kitty’s folded flag and memorabilia sit atop her kennel awaiting her memorial service at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 2, 2016. Kitty had been retired for a month when she died of an ill... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter receives a
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter receives a tour of the weapons storage area at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 26, 2016. Carter spoke with Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing and the 91st Missile Wing and t... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter speaks with
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter speaks with an Airman during a tour of the weapons storage area at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 26, 2016. Carter spoke with Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing and the 91s... More
Staff Sgt. James Ratlief, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron
Staff Sgt. James Ratlief, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, starres into the flames during a live fire exercise at Minot Air Froce Base, N.D., July 8, 2016. The fire protection flight's goal is to protec... More
Lt. Col. Shane Lensgraf, 705th Munitions Squadron commander,
Lt. Col. Shane Lensgraf, 705th Munitions Squadron commander, crowns the Day of Love queen at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 24, 2016. The Day of Love queen is presented to the oldest female in attendance at t... More
Airman 1st Class Leodanis Uceta, 5th Engineer Squadron
Airman 1st Class Leodanis Uceta, 5th Engineer Squadron firefighter, helps Minot kids aim a hose during Heroes in Training at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 24, 2016. Heroes in Training is an event put on by t... More
Senior Airman Avery Hale, 5th Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Avery Hale, 5th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, dribbles a basketball in her Air Force basketball uniform at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 8, 2016. Hale played point... More
A bi-plane performs an acrobatic aerial demonstration
A bi-plane performs an acrobatic aerial demonstration at the Northern Neighbors Day Air Show at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 13, 2016. The NND Air Show included several aerial acts uncluding the F-16 Fighti... More
Major Carlos DeDios, 5th Bomb Wing deputy judge advocate,
Major Carlos DeDios, 5th Bomb Wing deputy judge advocate, serves food during the annual Day of Love at Minot Air Force Base, Nov. 24, 2016. During the event, Minot senior citizens are invited on base for a Than... More
Firefighters from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron find
Firefighters from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron find a dummy in a smoking room during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 9, 2016. During the exercise, the flight responded to a call, sear... More
Minot Chapel named Air Force's best large chapel
The Minot chapel staff poses in their juice and coffee bar where they serve Airmen free refreshments at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., March 13, 2017. The staff was awarded with the Charles I. Carpenter Award for ... More
5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters hose down
5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters hose down a fire during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 8, 2016. The fire department trains regularly to maintain readiness. (U.S. Air Force phot... More
Airman 1st Class Benjamin Cox, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron
Airman 1st Class Benjamin Cox, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, dons his gear during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 9, 2016. The fire protection flight trains on a daily basis t... More
Members of the Minot Air Force Base honor guard perform
Members of the Minot Air Force Base honor guard perform the flag folding ceremony during Military Working Dog Kitty’s memorial service at Minot AFB, N.D., Feb. 2, 2016. Kitty had been retired for a month when s... More
North Dakota Special Olympics female athlete of the
North Dakota Special Olympics female athlete of the year, Bailey Bjorge, carries the torch during the pre-game ceremonies at the North Dakota Special Olympics in Minot, N.D., March 4, 2016. Minot Air Force Base... More
Senior Airman Brandon Vernon, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron
Senior Airman Brandon Vernon, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, radios other firefighters during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 9, 2016. During the exercise, the flight responded... More
Senior Airman Brandon Vernon, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron
Senior Airman Brandon Vernon, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, carries a hose into a building during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 9, 2016. The fire protection flight routinely... More
Members of the 5th Security Forces Squadron prepare
Members of the 5th Security Forces Squadron prepare to deliver a 21-gun salute during Military Working Dog Kitty’s memorial Service at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 2, 2016. Kitty had been retired for a mont... More
Airman 1st Class Benjamin Cox, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron
Airman 1st Class Benjamin Cox, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, carries a dummy during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 9, 2016. The Fire Protection flight routinely trains to hel... More
A firefighter’s helmet lays on the ground at Minot
A firefighter’s helmet lays on the ground at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 9, 2016. The fire protection flight helps protect base personnel, property and the environment from fires and disasters. (U.S. Air F... More
Lt. Col. Dustin Sutton, 5th Security Forces Squadron
Lt. Col. Dustin Sutton, 5th Security Forces Squadron commander, speaks during Military Working Dog Kitty’s memorial service at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 2, 2016. Kitty had been retired for a month when s... More
Master Sgt. Robert Dooley, 5th Logistics Readiness
Master Sgt. Robert Dooley, 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron first sergeant, serves food during the annual Day of Love at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 24, 2016. Minot has held the event annually since 1969. ... More
K-9 handlers, along with their partners, wait in line
K-9 handlers, along with their partners, wait in line to pay their respects to Military Working Dog Kitty at her memorial service at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 2, 2016. Kitty had been retired for a month ... More
A Minot youth screams with excitement as he is about
A Minot youth screams with excitement as he is about to use a fireman's hose during Heroes in Training at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 24, 2016. Heroes in training showcased displays from the fire departmen... More
Military Working Dog Kitty’s kennels sits before her
Military Working Dog Kitty’s kennels sits before her memorial service at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 2, 2016. Kitty had been retired for a month when she died of an illness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1s... More
A Minot Airman signals to be hoisted up during a training
A Minot Airman signals to be hoisted up during a training exercise in Garrison, N.D., Aug. 11, 2016. Members of the 23rd and 69th Bomb Squadrons, along with the 54th Helicopter Squadron trained with survive, ev... More
Tech. Sgt. Michael Asuncion Jr., 5th Bomb Wing NCO
Tech. Sgt. Michael Asuncion Jr., 5th Bomb Wing NCO in charge of administration, sits in a Bobcat skid steer at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 12, 2016. Asuncion was named one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of t... More
Lt. Col. Shane Lensgraf, 705th Munitions Squadron commander,
Lt. Col. Shane Lensgraf, 705th Munitions Squadron commander, greets a Day of Love attendee at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 24, 2016. Minot has held the event annually since 1969. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airma... More
5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters hose down
5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters hose down a fire during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 8, 2016. The fire department trains regularly to maintain readiness. (U.S. Air Force phot... More
Staff Sgt. Roland Garcia, 5th Security Forces Squadron
Staff Sgt. Roland Garcia, 5th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, speaks at MWD Kitty's memorial service at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 2, 2016. Garcia was Kitty's last handler and her a... More
5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters hose down
5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters hose down a fire during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 8, 2016. The fire department trains regularly to maintain readiness. (U.S. Air Force phot... More