Warbird Week strengthens lethality across the 5th Bomb Wing

First responders provide medical care to simulated causalities during a Warbird Week exercise at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 6, 2025. Warbird Week is a series of training events designed to ensure Airmen can effectively respond to real-world emergencies. U.S. Air Force photos I Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey

Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —
The 5th Bomb Wing (5BW) wrapped up Warbird Week, a regularly scheduled exercise, which challenges Airmen to operate under demanding conditions.


From Sept. 2-8, units across the 5BW faced a series of scenarios designed to assess their ability to generate combat airpower, sustain mission operations and respond to unforeseen obstacles.

Airmen from the 5th Maintenance Group work on a B52H Stratofortress during Warbird Week at Minot Air Force, North Dakota, Sept. 8, 2025. During Warbird Week, units across the 5th Bomb Wing face a series of scenarios designed to assess their ability to generate combat air power, sustain mission operations and respond to unforeseen obstacles. U.S. Air Force photos I Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey


“Warbird Week is a multi-layered group of exercises designed to prepare 5th Bomb Wing Airmen to succeed in generating combat power during their worst day,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Connor Klein, 5BW Inspector General. “We must always be ready to execute long-range conventional strikes and achieve the strategic objectives of the president of the United States, even when facing a difficult or hostile environment.”


In addition to testing the 5BW’s ability to maintain simulated alert procedures, other training scenarios included an unmanned aerial drone event, first emergency response and unauthorized base entry.


Through realistic, high-pressure training, Warbird Week keeps the 5BW sharp, adaptable, and mission-ready. The scenarios push Airmen to perform at their peak while identifying opportunities to enhance overall performance.


“These exercises stress teams and individuals while improving decision-making at all levels, creating a stronger Warbirds organization with every iteration,” said Klein.


Readiness exercises like Warbird Week are a cornerstone of the 5BW’s mission to produce combat mission ready Airmen who are always ready to support, execute and defend global strike capability – at any time, from anywhere.

Airmen from the 5th Security Forces guide traffic through the Magic City Gate during a simulated demonstration at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 3, 2025. The simulated demonstration was a part of Warbird Week, a routine exercise that ensures Airmen remain prepared to protect Minot AFB assets and respond to real-world incidents. U.S. Air Force photos I Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey

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