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
Chief Master Sgt. Marty Anderson, Command Chief Master
Chief Master Sgt. Marty Anderson, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 8th Air Force, speaks to 5th Bomb Wing Airmen at Dock 1 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 13, 2015. According to the official Air Force Web pag... 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
Airman 1st Class Stormie Geiger, 5th Force Support
Airman 1st Class Stormie Geiger, 5th Force Support Squadron missile chef, cuts strawberries during the first Iron Chef Global Strike Challenge competition in the Jimmy Doolittle Center at Minot Air Force Base, ... More
Gary Sinise walks on stage before the Lt. Dan Band
Gary Sinise walks on stage before the Lt. Dan Band performance in Dock 1 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 15, 2015. The Gary Sinise Foundation partnered with the USO to perform at Whiteman AFB, Minot AFB and... More
Paul Klug, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant fire
Paul Klug, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant fire chief, reminds firefighters about safety involved with the B-52H Stratofortress before a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 28, 2015. The... 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
Airman Ian Gamage, 791st Security Forces Squadron response
Airman Ian Gamage, 791st Security Forces Squadron response force leader, cleans his M4 carbine at the 5th Security Forces Armory at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 18, 2015. If weapons systems are not cleaned... More
B-52H static display, US Air Force Photo
A B-52H Stratofortress and munitions are displayed in front of the Base Operations building at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 21, 2015. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that can perform a variety of mi... More
An Airman from the 5th Security Forces Squadron fires
An Airman from the 5th Security Forces Squadron fires an M249 during a training exercise on the hot cargo pad at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 24, 2015. The force-on-force exercise lasted approximately two ... More
Senior Airman McCloy, 5th Security Forces dog handler,
Senior Airman McCloy, 5th Security Forces dog handler, and his military working dog, Ppadraic, perform a random inspection of a vehicle passing through the main gate. The purpose of random vehicle inspections, ... More
A Defender from the 5th Security Forces Squadron stands
A Defender from the 5th Security Forces Squadron stands guard in front of a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 3, 2015, during Exercise Global Thunder 16. The 5th Security Forces Squadron ... More
Airmen from the 91st Missile Wing Security Forces Squadron
Airmen from the 91st Missile Wing Security Forces Squadron conduct a full scale practice of the tactics, techniques and procedures at the Tango I training facility at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 3, 2015. T... More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Robin Rand, Air Force Global Strike
U.S. Air Force Gen. Robin Rand, Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) commander, observes a B-52 Stratofortress bomber taking off from the flight line at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 8, 2015, during Exerc... More
Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing work together on the
Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing work together on the flightline to launch aircraft at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 21, 2015. Bomber Airmen work around the clock in all weather conditions in order to provide B... More
The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron removes snow from the
The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron removes snow from the flightline before a training sortie at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 14, 2016. Bomber Airmen work around the clock in all weather conditions in order to ... 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., Jan. 27, 2016. Within Air Force Global Strike Command, the UH-1N supports the 90th Missile Wing, F.E. Wa... More
Funeral brochure for MWD Kitty. (U.S. Air Force
Funeral brochure for MWD Kitty. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Airman 1st Class J.T. Armstrong)
SVC: Finding Healing for Survivors
Capt. Samuel Jordan, Special Victims’ Counsel attorney, and Staff Sgt. Lauren Harris, SVC paralegal, work together as a part of the SVC Program at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 1, 2016. The SVC helps sexual ... More
A laser-guided GBU-12 bomb is loaded onto a B-52H
A laser-guided GBU-12 bomb is loaded onto a B-52H Stratofortress during Exercise Combat Hammer at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 8, 2016. Combat Hammer, a week-long air-to-ground combat training exercise, all... More
Two B-52H Stratofortresses take off for a deployment
Two B-52H Stratofortresses take off for a deployment to Andersen Air Base, Guam from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., March 2, 2016. The Airmen and aircraft are replacing approximately 275 Airmen and four B-52s that... More
Women's History Month 2016 (U.S. Air Force graphic/Airman
Women's History Month 2016 (U.S. Air Force graphic/Airman 1st Class J.T. Armstrong)
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
The honorable Lisa Disbrow, undersecretary of the Air
The honorable Lisa Disbrow, undersecretary of the Air Force, is shown a UH-1N Iroquois by Lt. Col. Gage Bryson, 54th Helicopter Squadron commander, at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., March 28, 2016. Disbrow and Lt.... More
A B-52H Stratofortress taxis on the runway during Constant
A B-52H Stratofortress taxis on the runway during Constant Vigilance at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., April 17, 2016. Constant Vigilance is an annual Air Force Global Strike Command exercise designed to train and... More
Commentary: A Proud Heritage - An old man with a serious look on his f...
Airman 2nd Class (Sep.) Wilbur Pleets poses for a portrait at his home in Mandan, N.D., May 3, 2016. Pleets served in Europe as an aircraft missile accessory repairman during the Vietnam War era. (U.S. Air Forc... More
Play Hard or Go Home North Dakota
Team Minot faced-off against Team Grand Forks in the 2nd annual Wingman Week softball tournament in Devil’s Lake, N.D., May 20, 2016. Wingman week is intended to help Airmen recharge and to reframe the Wingman ... More
Defenders from the 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron
Defenders from the 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron participated in annual tactical training at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 23, 2016. Training stations allowed SF members to practice small unit comba... More
The 742nd Missile Squadron presented a custom engraved
The 742nd Missile Squadron presented a custom engraved bench at the Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot, N.D., May 26, 2016. The bench donated by the 742nd MS, aka The Wolf Pack, commemorates hundreds of volunteer hour... More
David Cook and his band perform for military members
David Cook and his band perform for military members and their families at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 30, 2016. The 2008 American Idol winner performed tracks from his most recent album and popular songs b... More
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from Minot Air Force
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 2, 2016 for Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom. Training with allied nations and organizations contributes to enhanced resiliency and... 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
Staff Sgt. Adam Garcia (left) and Senior Airman Logan
Staff Sgt. Adam Garcia (left) and Senior Airman Logan Rivelli, 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technicians, inspect the underside of a Humvee in the Defender Dome at Minot Air Force Base, N... More
Airmen from the 5th Maintenance Squadron perform routine
Airmen from the 5th Maintenance Squadron perform routine repairs atop the wing of a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., August 2, 2016. Current engineering analyses show the B-52’s life span is ... More
Members of the Air Force Delayed Entry Program swear
Members of the Air Force Delayed Entry Program swear in during WE Fest in Detroit Lakes, Minn., Aug. 5, 2016. The colors were presented by the Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., Honor Guard during the ceremony. ... More
Senior Airman Robert Moon, 5th Medical Operations Squadron
Senior Airman Robert Moon, 5th Medical Operations Squadron emergency medical technician, untangles straps on a water rescue board during training at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 10, 2016. The water rescue b... More
Team Minot Tactical Response Force members show visitors
Team Minot Tactical Response Force members show visitors their gear during the Northern Neighbors Day Air Show at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 13, 2016. During NND, the 91st Missile Wing units showcased the... More
An Airman carries the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action
An Airman carries the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action flag through the rain at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 15, 2016. Airmen from across both wings ran the POW/MIA flag around the outdoor track for 24 h... More
An alert vehicle races to awaiting B-52s during Prairie
An alert vehicle races to awaiting B-52s during Prairie Vigilance 16-1 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 16, 2016. Approximately 3,500 Airmen from across the 5th Bomb Wing demonstrated safe, secure, reliable... More
Military retirees from the community visit the 91st
Military retirees from the community visit the 91st Missile Wing’s U-01 Missile Training Facility at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 23, 2016. Retirees and their families toured a B-52H Stratofortress static ... More
SECDEF visits Minot AFB, emphasizes nuclear mission
Team Minot leadership salutes U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter’s aircraft at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 26, 2016. Carter spoke with Airmen from the 5th BW and 91st MW and toured several facilities... More
Staff Sgt. Dylan Wall, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Staff Sgt. Dylan Wall, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief (left), and Robert Crane, 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management flight chief, watch as the B-52H Stratofortress Ghost ... More
(From left) Tech Sgt. Cornelia Justice, 5th Bomb Wing
(From left) Tech Sgt. Cornelia Justice, 5th Bomb Wing staff judge advocate NCO in charge of military justice and Combined Federal Campaign representative, watches Col. Matthew Brooks, 5th BW commander, and Chie... More
Staff Sgt. Darrell Cross-Williams, 5th Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Darrell Cross-Williams, 5th Maintenance Squadron assistant NCO in charge of non-destructive inspection, examines x-ray film at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 17, 2016. Non-destructive inspection Ai... More
Airman 1st Class Madison Ferguson, 5th Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Madison Ferguson, 5th Maintenance Squadron phase crew chief, stands next to a B-52H Stratofortress’ landing gear at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 21, 2016. Ferguson recently identified hazar... More
Airmen from the 5th Munitions Squadron assemble inert
Airmen from the 5th Munitions Squadron assemble inert GBU-38s at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 27, 2016. Airmen assembled four guided bomb units as a part of training for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Air Fo... More
An alert vehicle speeds down the runway at Minot Air
An alert vehicle speeds down the runway at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 30, 2016, during exercise Global Thunder 17. Global Thunder is based on a notional scenario designed to exercise the ability of U.S. S... More
U.S. Marines Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the joint
U.S. Marines Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, speaks to B-52H Stratofortress pilots at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 2, 2016. Dunford toured a B-52 and was briefed on the capabilit... More
Stratofortress Silhouette North Dakota
A B-52H Stratofortress lands at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 2, 2016. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber, that has been the backbone of the manned strategic bomber force for more than 40 years. (U.S. Ai... More
Maj. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, 8th Air Force commander,
Maj. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, 8th Air Force commander, speaks with 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen in the Defender Dome at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 14, 2016. Bussiere toured Minot’s facilities and ... More
Airman 1st Class Samantha Coleman, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Samantha Coleman, 5th Aircraft Maintenance electronic countermeasures specialist, de-ices a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 11, 2017. A mixture of heated fluid and hot ... More
Braving the North Dakota winter
Airman 1st Class J.T. Armstrong, 5th Bomb Wing photojournalist, shovels snow at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 12, 2017. When going outside for even a short period of time, it’s important to remember that if ... More
UH-1N Iroquois line the 54th Helicopter Squadron maintenance
UH-1N Iroquois line the 54th Helicopter Squadron maintenance hangar at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 18, 2017. Maintenance on 54th Helicopter Squadron’s fleet is critical, in order to provide support to 91st... More
Weapons load crew members prepare for the Load Crew
Weapons load crew members prepare for the Load Crew of the Quarter competition inside Dock 7, at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 20, 2017. Two weapons load crews, representing the 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Uni... More
Nine millimeter and 5.56 cartridges sit on top of an
Nine millimeter and 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... More
Maj. Gen. Richard Clark, 8th Air Force commander, speaks
Maj. Gen. Richard Clark, 8th Air Force commander, speaks to 5th Bomb Wing Airmen at Dock 1 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 13, 2015. According to the official Air Force Web page, 8th Air Force, or 'The Migh... More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III is
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III is interviewed by Staff Sgt. Malia Jenkins, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs chief of internal information, at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 5, 2015. Welsh is the... More
Airman 1st Class Stormie Geiger, 5th Force Support
Airman 1st Class Stormie Geiger, 5th Force Support Squadron missile chef, cuts strawberries during the first Iron Chef Global Strike Challenge competition in the Jimmy Doolittle Center at Minot Air Force Base, ... More
Minot Airmen and their families watch the Lt. Dan Band
Minot Airmen and their families watch the Lt. Dan Band performance in Dock 1 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 15, 2015. This was the second year the Lt. Dan Band performed at Minot AFB. The concert was part ... More
Terence Sinner, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron hazmat
Terence Sinner, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron hazmat technician, rides to the site of a simulated B-52H Stratofortress fire during an exercise on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 28, 2015. The p... More
Shaquille O’Neal, former professional basketball player,
Shaquille O’Neal, former professional basketball player, signs a name plaque held by 2nd Lt. Tyler Roten, 5th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight commander, at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 8, 2015. O’N... More
An Airman from the 791st Security Forces Squadron cleans
An Airman from the 791st Security Forces Squadron cleans his M4 weapon system at the 5th Security Forces Armory at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 18, 2015. Airmen use CLP – a cleaning chemical, brushes, and ... More
A military working dog and handler from the 5th Security
A military working dog and handler from the 5th Security Forces Squadron walk across the hot cargo pad during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 24, 2015. The force-on-force exercise laste... More
Senior Airman McCloy, 5th Security Forces dog handler,
Senior Airman McCloy, 5th Security Forces dog handler, and his military working dog, Ppadraic, prepare to perform a random inspection of a vehicle passing through the main gate. The purpose of random vehicle in... 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
Airmen from the 91st Missile Wing Security Forces Squadron
Airmen from the 91st Missile Wing Security Forces Squadron conduct a full scale practice of the tactics, techniques and procedures at the Tango I training facility at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 3, 2015. T... More
Two B-52 Stratofortress bombers assigned to Air Force
Two B-52 Stratofortress bombers assigned to Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) taxi while three others take off from the flight line at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 8, 2015, during Exercise Global Thun... More
Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing work together on the
Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing work together on the flightline to launch aircraft at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 21, 2015. Bomber Airmen work around the clock in all weather conditions in order to provide B... More
The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron removes snow from the
The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron removes snow from the flightline before a training sortie at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 14, 2016. Bomber Airmen work around the clock in all weather conditions in order to ... 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
Staff Sgt. Eric Hathaway (left), 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Eric Hathaway (left), 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief and Senior Airman Jesse Johnson, 5th AMXS load crew member, load a laser-guided GBU-12 munition onto a B-52H Stratofort... More
Two B-52H Stratofortresses take off for a deployment
Two B-52H Stratofortresses take off for a deployment to Andersen Air Base, Guam from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., March 2, 2016. The Airmen and aircraft are replacing approximately 275 Airmen and four B-52s that... 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
Lt. Gen. Jack Weinstein, deputy chief of staff for
Lt. Gen. Jack Weinstein, deputy chief of staff for strategic deterrence and nuclear integration, visits Minot Air Force Base, N.D., March 28, 2016. The honorable Lisa Disbrow, undersecretary of the Air Force an... More
A B-52H Stratofortress taxis on the runway during Constant
A B-52H Stratofortress taxis on the runway during Constant Vigilance at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., April 17, 2016. Constant Vigilance is an annual Air Force Global Strike Command exercise designed to train and... More
Minot Air Force Base air show flyer 2016. (U.S. Air
Minot Air Force Base air show flyer 2016. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Airman 1st Class J.T. Armstrong)
Defenders from the 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron
Defenders from the 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron participated in annual tactical training at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 23, 2016. Training stations allowed SF members to practice small unit comba... More
The 742nd Missile Squadron presented a custom engraved
The 742nd Missile Squadron presented a custom engraved bench at the Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot, N.D., May 26, 2016. The bench donated by the 742nd MS, aka The Wolf Pack, commemorates hundreds of volunteer hour... More
David Cook performs for military members and their
David Cook performs for military members and their families at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 30, 2016. The 2008 American Idol winner performed tracks from his most recent album and popular songs by Michael Ja... More
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from Minot Air Force
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 2, 2016 for Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom. Training with allied nations and organizations contributes to enhanced resiliency and... 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
Staff Sgt. Adam Garcia, 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron
Staff Sgt. Adam Garcia, 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, drains fluid from a Humvee in the Defender Dome at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 28, 2016. Airmen from the 5th LRS veh... More
Senior Airman Amanda Scanlan, 5th Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Amanda Scanlan, 5th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance, inspects a patch on a spoiler atop the wing of a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., August 2, 2016. Yello... More
A B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D.,
A B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., flies over the WE Fest concert stage in Detroit Lakes, Minn., Aug. 5, 2016. Seventeen members of the local Air Force Delayed Entry Program swore in during... More
Senior Airman Ryan Praleikas, 5th Medical Operations
Senior Airman Ryan Praleikas, 5th Medical Operations Squadron emergency medical technician, plays the role of a drowning victim during training at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 10, 2016. The water extraction... More
Missileers show visitors the Missile Procedures Trainer
Missileers show visitors the Missile Procedures Trainer during the Northern Neighbors Day Air Show at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 13, 2016. While MPTs are rarely available to the public, the 91st Missile W... More
Combat boots line the outdoor track in the rain at
Combat boots line the outdoor track in the rain at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 15, 2016. The boots symbolized prisoners of war and missing in action service members during a POW/MIA memorial event. (Airma... More
Two B-52H Stratofortresses taxi down the runway during
Two B-52H Stratofortresses taxi down the runway during Prairie Vigilance 16-1 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 16, 2016. The 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., participated in Prairie Vigilance Se... More
Military retirees from the community gather at the
Military retirees from the community gather at the Jimmy Doolittle Center at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 23, 2016. Retirees and their families were greeted by base leadership and a question and answer ses... More
Lt. Col. Jeremy Holmes, 69th Bomb Squadron commander,
Lt. Col. Jeremy Holmes, 69th Bomb Squadron commander, peers out a window of the B-52H Stratofortress Ghost Rider at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 27, 2016. In 2008, Ghost Rider was sent to the 309th Aerospa... More
Col. Kelvin Townsend, 91st Missile Wing vice commander,
Col. Kelvin Townsend, 91st Missile Wing vice commander, donates to the Combined Federal Campaign at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 13, 2016. In 2015, the total amount contributed by both military and civilian... More
A magnifying glass enlarges a section of x-ray film
A magnifying glass enlarges a section of x-ray film at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 17, 2016. Non-destructive inspection Airmen from the 5th Maintenance Squadron utilize x-rays for inspecting welds on the B... 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)
Airman 1st Class Madison Ferguson, 5th Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Madison Ferguson, 5th Maintenance Squadron phase crew chief, stands next to a B-52H Stratofortress’ landing gear at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 21, 2016. Ferguson recently identified hazar... More
Airman 1st Class Mario Aguilar, 5th Munitions Squadron
Airman 1st Class Mario Aguilar, 5th Munitions Squadron line delivery crew chief, looks through a tab on an inert GBU-38 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 27, 2016. During bomb assemblies, tabs are used to ass... 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) taxis down the runway at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 30, 2016, during exercise Global Thunder 17. AFGSC su... More
U.S. Marines Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the joint
U.S. Marines Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, speaks to Master Sgt. Daniel Hodge, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons section chief, at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 2, 2016.... More
Chief Master Sgt. Alan Boling, 8th Air Force command
Chief Master Sgt. Alan Boling, 8th Air Force command chief, speaks with Senior Master Sgt. Odette Toppin, 5th Operations Group superintendent at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 15, 2016. Boling toured Minot’s ... More
Airman 1st Class Samantha Coleman, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Samantha Coleman, 5th Aircraft Maintenance electronic countermeasures specialist, de-ices a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 11, 2017. A mixture of heated fluid and hot ... More
Kim Smith, 54th Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Iroquois
Kim Smith, 54th Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Iroquois mechanic, heats wire joiners at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 18, 2017. The ADI, aka gyro horizon, is an instrument that states the orientation of the helic... More