Col. James Dawkins, 5th Bomb Wing commander, used an
Col. James Dawkins, 5th Bomb Wing commander, used an MJ-1 Jammer to carry a Mark-82 training weapon to the B-52H Stratofortress during a weapons load competition at Minot Air Force Base, July 3, 2012. Weapon l... More
Airmen from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tow
Airmen from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tow in simulated weapons to be loaded on a B-52H Stratofortess at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 16, 2012. The weapons system will be used for an exercise bei... More
Staff Sgt. Brian Bauman, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Staff Sgt. Brian Bauman, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, installs a cable to perform an operational check on the internal conventional weapons system on a B-52H Stratofortress at Min... More
Crew Chiefs from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Crew Chiefs from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare their equipment for an inspection during the third annual Global Strike Challenge at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 27, 2012. The Global Strike ... More
A B-52H Stratofortress taxis down the runway prior
A B-52H Stratofortress taxis down the runway prior to take-off during Lt. Col. John Dunlap, 5th Bomb Wing director of staff ‘fini’ flight at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 17, 2012. The 'fini' flight is an Ai... 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
A load crew from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
A load crew from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepares to load an AGM-86B air-cruise launch trainer missile onto a B-52H Stratofortess at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 26, 2014. Weapon load crews at... More
Crew chiefs from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Crew chiefs from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron wash a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., March 10, 2014. The B-52s are routinely washed every 180 days to prevent corrosion and every 30 ... More
Airman 1st Class Dustin Lumpkin and Senior Airman Kasey
Airman 1st Class Dustin Lumpkin and Senior Airman Kasey Castor, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew members, prepare their tool kits before a weapons-loading competition begins at Minot Air Forc... More
Senior Airman Adam Gonzalez, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Adam Gonzalez, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member, performs a bomb rack preparation on a B-52H Stratofortess during a weapons load competition at Minot Air Force Base, July 3, 2012... More
Senior Airman Deandre Scholl and Airman 1st Class Kenneth
Senior Airman Deandre Scholl and Airman 1st Class Kenneth Williams, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew members, prepare a simulated weapon to be loaded on a B-52H Stratofortess at Minot Air For... More
Airman 1st Class Lucas Lamothe, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Lucas Lamothe, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member uses a Multi User System Tester-Armament Next Generation that will perform a check on the internal conventional weapons... More
A load team from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
A load team from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron receives a briefing before loading munitions onto a B-52H Stratofortess during the third annual Global Strike Challenge at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept... More
A crane operator from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance
A crane operator from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron de-ices a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 17, 2012. De-icing is a process in which liquid solutions are sprayed onto an aircr... 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
Airman 1st Class Peter Discipio, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Peter Discipio, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member prepares to load an AGM-86B air-cruise launch missile trainer onto a B-52H Stratofortess at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 2... More
The B-52H Stratofortresses are routinely washed every
The B-52H Stratofortresses are routinely washed every 180 days to prevent corrosion and every 30 days in high corrosion areas. After the wash is completed, post wash lube is used to force water and collected di... More
Weapon load crews prepare their tool boxes before a
Weapon load crews prepare their tool boxes before a weapons-loading competition begins at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., April 17, 2014. Each load crew consists of four Airmen who are evaluated every month on how ... 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
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 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 16, 2012. The we... More
Airman 1st Class Gavin Moses, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Gavin Moses, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member installs a cable to perform an operational check on the internal conventional weapons system on a B-52H Stratofortress at... More
Airman 1st Class Sarah Pennella, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Sarah Pennella, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load team member, prepares the bomb rack on a B-52H Stratofortess for a munitions load during the third annual Global Strike Challenge at Minot... 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 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron consists of 2 Aircraft Maintenance unit Specialis... More
Airman 1st Class Matthew Harmon, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Matthew Harmon, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member loads an AGM-86B air-cruise launch trainer missile onto a B-52H Stratofortess at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 26, 2014. As... More
A crew chief from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
A crew chief from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron washes a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., March 10, 2014. The B-52s are routinely washed every 180 days to prevent corrosion and every ... More
Senior Airman Kasey Castor, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Kasey Castor, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, prepares to load a Joint Direct Attack Missile trainer on a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., April 17, ... 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
Tech. Sgt. Larry Jeffcoat, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Tech. Sgt. Larry Jeffcoat, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew chief and Staff Sgt. Paul Tilghman, 5th AMXS load crew member, perform a bomb rack preparation on a B-52H Stratofortess during a weapons lo... More
Staff Sgt. Brian Bauman, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Staff Sgt. Brian Bauman, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, installs a cable to perform an operational check on the internal conventional weapons system on a B-52H Stratofortress at Min... More
Members of the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load
Members of the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load team, load weapons during the third annual Global Strike Challenge at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 27, 2012. The official Global Strike Challenge score... 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. After the wash is completed, the post wash lube is used to force water and collected di... More
Airman 1st Class Matthew Harmon, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Matthew Harmon, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member loads an AGM-86B air-cruise launch trainer missile onto a B-52H Stratofortess at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 26, 2014. As... More
Crew chiefs from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Crew chiefs from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron wash a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., March 10, 2014. The B-52s are routinely washed every 180 days to prevent corrosion and every 30 ... More
Weapons load crew members load Joint Direct Attack
Weapons load crew members load Joint Direct Attack Missile trainers on a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., April 17, 2014 during a weapons-loading competition. Each load crew consists of four ... More
Senior Airman Adam Gonzalez, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Adam Gonzalez, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member, ensures the weapon is being placed properly during a weapons load competition at Minot Air Force Base, July 3, 2012. As with most... 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
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
Members of the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load
Members of the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load team, load weapons during the 3rd Annual Global Strike Challenge at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 27, 2012. The official Global Strike Challenge score-p... 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
Staff Sgt. Jason Walters, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Jason Walters, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member prepares to load an AGM-86B air-cruise launch missile trainer onto a B-52H Stratofortess at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 26, 2014... More
Crew chiefs from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Crew chiefs from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron wash a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., March 10, 2014. The B-52s are routinely washed every 180 days to prevent corrosion and every 30 ... More
Airman 1st Class Dustin Lumpkin, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Dustin Lumpkin, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, prepares to load a Joint Direct Attack Missile trainer on a B-52H Stratofortress during a weapons-loading competition... More
Load crew members from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Load crew members from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load a simulated weapon on a B-52H Stratofortess, at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 16, 2012. The weapons system will be used for an exercise bein... 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
Senior Airman Dustin Soards, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Dustin Soards, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects the hatch of B-52H Stratofortess during the 3rd Annual Global Strike Challenge at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 27, 2012. ... 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
Airman 1st Class Matthew Harmon, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Matthew Harmon, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member prepares to load an AGM-86B air-cruise launch missile trainer onto a B-52H Stratofortess at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 2... More
Airman 1st Class Daniel Starr, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Daniel Starr, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, walks underneath a B-52H Stratofortress during a wash at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., March 10, 2014. The 5th AMS consists of two airc... More
Senior Airman Kasey Castor, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Kasey Castor, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, prepares to load a Joint Direct Attack Missile trainer on a B-52H Stratofortress during a weapons-loading competition at M... More
Airman 1st Class Kenneth Williams, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Kenneth Williams, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, simulated loading a weapon on a B-52H Stratofortess using a MJ-1 Jammer at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 16, 201... 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 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron consists of 2 Aircraft Maintenance unit Specialis... More
Airman 1st Class Matthew Harmon, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Matthew Harmon, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member loads an AGM-86B air-cruise launch trainer missile onto a B-52H Stratofortess at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 26, 2014. As... More
Airman 1st Class Daniel Starr, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Daniel Starr, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, scrubs the wing of a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., March 10, 2014. The B-52s are routinely washed every 180 day... More
Airman 1st Class Dustin Lumpkin and Senior Airman Kasey
Airman 1st Class Dustin Lumpkin and Senior Airman Kasey Castor, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew members, use a MJ-1 Jammer to load a Joint Direct Attack Missile trainer on a B-52H Stratofort... More
Airman 1st Class Kenneth Williams, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Kenneth Williams, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, simulated loading a weapon on a B-52H Stratofortess using a MJ-1 Jammer at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 16, 201... 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. After the wash is completed, the post wash lube is used to force water and collected di... More
Weapon load crews at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., consist
Weapon load crews at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., consist of four airmen who are evaluated every month on how well they load various types of weapons. As part of Air Force Global Strike Command, load crews work ... More
A crew chief from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
A crew chief from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron washes a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., March 10, 2014. The B-52s are routinely washed every 180 days to prevent corrosion and every ... More
Weapons load crew members from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Weapons load crew members from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load a Joint Direct Attack Missile trainer on a B-52H Stratofortress during a weapons-loading competition at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Apri... More
Staff Sgt. Paul Tilghman, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Paul Tilghman, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member, ensures a simulated weapon is properly loaded at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 16, 2012. The 5th AMXS works in four man teams whe... 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
Airman 1st Class Peter Discipio, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Peter Discipio, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member loads an AGM-86B air cruise launch missile trainer onto a B-52H Stratofortess at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 26, 2014. We... More
A crew chief from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
A crew chief from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron washes a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., March 10, 2014. The B-52s are routinely washed every 180 days to prevent corrosion and every ... More
Airman 1st Class Dustin Lumpkin, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Dustin Lumpkin, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, drives a MJ-1 Jammer to help load a Joint Direct Attack Missile trainer on a B-52H Stratofortress during a weapons-lo... More
Senior Airman Deandre Scholl, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Deandre Scholl, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member, ensures a simulated weapon is properly loaded at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 16, 2012. The weapons system will be used for ... More
Airman 1st Class Matthew Harmon, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Matthew Harmon, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member tightens a bolt on an AGM-86B air-cruise launch missile trainer at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 26, 2014. As part of Air F... More
Senior Airman Kasey Castor, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Kasey Castor, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, performs a bomb rack preparation on a B-52H Stratofortress during a weapons-loading competition at Minot Air Force Base, N... More
Staff Sgt. Jason Walters and Airman 1st Class Matthew
Staff Sgt. Jason Walters and Airman 1st Class Matthew Harmon, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew members load an AGM-86B air-cruise launch missile trainer onto a B-52H Stratofortess at Minot Air Force ... More
Senior Airman Adam Schaetzl assists Senior Airman Kasey
Senior Airman Adam Schaetzl assists Senior Airman Kasey Castor, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew members, with loading a Joint Direct Attack Missile trainer on a B-52H Stratofortress during a... More
Staff Sgt. Jason Walters, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Jason Walters, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member applies the two-man concept and watches his partner while loading an AGM-86B air-cruise launch missile trainer at Minot Air Force Bas... More
Senior Airman Kasey Castor, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Kasey Castor, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, grabs a tool from her belt while loading a Joint Direct Attack Missile trainer on a B-52H Stratofortress during a weapons-... More
Airman 1st Class Matthew Harmon and Staff Sgt. Jason
Airman 1st Class Matthew Harmon and Staff Sgt. Jason Walters, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew members load an AGM-86B air-cruise launch missile trainer onto a B-52H Stratofortess at Minot Air Force ... More
Senior Airman Kasey Castor, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Kasey Castor, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, performs a bomb rack preparation on a B-52H Stratofortress during a weapons-loading competition at Minot Air Force Base, N... More
Airman 1st Class Matthew Harmon and Staff Sgt. Jason
Airman 1st Class Matthew Harmon and Staff Sgt. Jason Walters, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew members load an AGM-86B air-cruise launch missile trainer onto a B-52H Stratofortess at Minot Air Force ... More
Airman 1st Class Dustin Lumpkin assists Senior Airman
Airman 1st Class Dustin Lumpkin assists Senior Airman Kasey Castor, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew members, with bomb rack preparation on a B-52H Stratofortress during a weapons-loading com... More
Airman 1st Class Peter Discipio, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Peter Discipio, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member loads an AGM-86B air cruise launch missile trainer onto a B-52H Stratofortess at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 26, 2014. We... More
Airman 1st Class Dustin Lumpkin assists Senior Airman
Airman 1st Class Dustin Lumpkin assists Senior Airman Kasey Castor, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew members, with bomb rack preparation on a B-52H Stratofortress during a weapons-loading com... 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
Weapon load crews at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., consist
Weapon load crews at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., consist of four airmen who are evaluated every month on how well they load various types of weapons. As part of Air Force Global Strike Command, load crews work ... More
Weapon load crews at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., consist
Weapon load crews at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., consist of four airmen who are evaluated every month on how well they load various types of weapons. As part of Air Force Global Strike Command, load crews work ... More
Airman 1st Class Matthew Harmon, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Matthew Harmon, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member loads an AGM-86B air-cruise launch missile trainer a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 26, 2014. As par... More
Staff Sgt. Jason Walters and Senior Airman Garrett
Staff Sgt. Jason Walters and Senior Airman Garrett Reinarz, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew members loads an AGM-86B air cruise launch missile trainer on a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Ba... More