5th Bomb Wing – Wing Staff Agencies
The 5th Bomb Wing Command Team congratulates the Wing Staff Agencies on being recognized as Squadron of the Month. This organization is a true team of teams providing direct support to the wing commander and Airmen across both wings on the installation. From financial stewardship and inspection oversight to treaty compliance, legal counsel, safety programs, and spiritual care, Wing Staff Agencies provide the coordination and specialized expertise that enable Team Minot to execute the strategic deterrence mission every day.
Across the enterprise, these teams deliver measurable impact. The Inspector General executed the wing inspection program, identifying 547 deficiencies through 30 inspection events that strengthened compliance across the $5.175B B-52, ICBM, and UH-1 mission sets. The Safety Office earned three Air Force Global Strike Command–level awards while reducing occupational mishaps by 7.5 percent and aviation mishaps by 24 percent during FY25, all while earning zero discrepancies during the Nuclear Surety Inspection. The Treaty Office completed the final New START reporting cycle with 4,693 arms control notifications processed for Minot with zero discrepancies since the treaty entered into force in 2011, while the Advanced Programs Office earned the highest rating on a 170-item MAJCOM inspection and coordinated $16.7M in projects supporting Minot’s transition to future nuclear capabilities.
Wing Staff Agencies also sustain the people and partnerships that power the mission. The Chapel Corps increased worship participation by 150 percent and launched the Northern Paradise Airmen Ministry Center to strengthen dorm resilience and connection among Airmen. The Legal Office continues to safeguard good order and discipline through commander advisement and military justice actions while supporting deploying members and families. The Protocol Office ensures distinguished visitors experience firsthand why “the Best Come North,” including hosting seven visiting generals during a high-tempo “General’s March.” As the wing staff’s only squadron, the 5th Comptroller Squadron provides the financial backbone for the installation, delivering resource management and financial services that enable global strike operations and sustain a $957M annual economic impact to surrounding communities.
