5th Bomb Wing Conducts Base-wide Readiness Exercise
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — From Aug. 7-11, 2023, the 5th Bomb Wing conducted Warbird Week, an exercise that stress tests the overall capabilities of 5th BW units, and how effectively they perform their missions. “The intent of exercises is to prepare our Airmen for their worst day. When you exercise you are reinforcing […]
5AMXS competes in2023 Global Strike Challenge
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron competed in the Global Strike Challenge here, Aug. 2-4. The Global Strike Challenge is an annual competition between units in Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command, Air Force Reserve Command, and the Air National Guard consisting of several events assessing innovative thinking, […]
Glove prototypes heat up innovation at Minot AFB
Minot Air Force Base, N.D. — The weather isn’t the only thing heating up this summer. The Minot Air Force Base innovation cell, also known as Atomic Spark, the IGNITOR working group and the 5th Contracting Squadron partnered with the 54th Helicopter Squadron, maintenance and security forces units from the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st […]
Only The Best Come North: Serving in the Minot Air Force Base Honor Guard
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — What does it mean to go above and beyond? Most people say they joined the Air Force to serve their country, and some say joining the Honor Guard is a way to go beyond that. The United States Air Force Honor Guard is a special duty bestowed upon those […]
FCC Providers Grand Opening
Boasting the most extensive FCC network in the Air Force, Minot AFB has now held the grand opening for four more FCC providers on Monday, August 14th. With MSG leadership presenting each provider with a framed license and cutting a ceremonial ribbon at each location, these four new providers are ready to open their doors […]
Health Fair Success
As soon as parents start to see “Back to School” everywhere, an alarm goes off in our heads saying “it’s time for appointments!”. Thankfully, the 5th Medical Clinic was on our side this year with a Health Fair that included sports physicals. As a mama myself, this took a huge stress off of me trying […]
Welcome To Minot
In recent days I have run into quite a few people who just arrived in the Magic City. After exchanging names and a bit of history, the conversation will soon move into one of several common topics. Schools- If they have kids they will ask about the schools. I am always very positive about the […]
