The 5th Bomb Wing Command Team is proud to congratulate the 5th Healthcare Operations Squadron (5th HCOS) for their selection as the February Squadron of the Month!
At a time of year when the winter chill can settle in, the 5th HCOS has been a source of warmth and energy for the entire Minot community. Their leadership team hosted a festive “Breakfast with Santa,” bringing families and friends together for food, crafts, and holiday cheer. The squadron’s Senior NCOs also spread joy throughout the clinic with music and treats, lifting spirits and strengthening their team bond.
This commitment to people and morale is the foundation of their mission success.
Even as holiday celebrations were in full swing, the Diagnostics and Therapeutics team demonstrated their unwavering dedication by keeping the pharmacy, laboratory, and radiology services open on Christmas Eve to care for 31 patients.
The squadron’s creative and resilient spirit shines brightest in the face of challenges. Currently operating with only one-third of its technician manning, the medical lab has shown incredible resourcefulness. By collaborating with the Clinical Operations Flight, medical technicians have stepped up to augment phlebotomy services, collecting vital blood specimens for both diagnostics and deployment readiness.
Their teamwork ensures that every service member is medically fit to answer our nation’s call.
The 5th Healthcare Operations Squadron embodies the principle of “service before self.” Their actions, both in the clinic and in the community, demonstrate a powerful commitment to providing the best care to Minot AFB and a dedication to the well-being of every Airman and their family. Congratulations to the entire 5th HCOS team on this well-deserved recognition!
