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Col Michael Maginness In New Position- Assumes Command of 5th Mission Support Group

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Written by: Rod Wilson
Col. Michael D. Maginness 5th Mission Support Group Commander

Colonel Michael Maginness has assumed command of the 5th Mission Support Group at Minot Air Force Base.


The 5th Mission Support Group is focused on delivering essential installation mission support and community service, securing resources, providing proper care of base facilities and infrastructure, while developing combat-ready airmen. The group’s 1,600 military and civilian members serve the 5th Bomb Wing, 91st Missile Wing and other assigned tenant units — approximately 12,000 people. The 5th MSG consists of the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron, 5th Communications Squadron, 5th Force Support Squadron, 5th Security Forces Squadron, 5th Contracting Squadron and 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron.

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