Author: Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

Atomic Spark: Igniting innovation at Minot Air Force Base

Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Atomic Spark is an innovation space focused on solving real-world problems with practical, mission-driven solutions. Whether it’s improving quality of life in missile alert facilities or designing tools to streamline operations, the team at Atomic Spark empowers Airmen to […]

91st Missile Wing performs Bully Vigilance 25-1 exercise

Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —   From July 9 -17, 2025, Airmen from the 91st Missile Wing put their skills to the test during Bully Vigilance 25-1, a Full Mission Profile (FMP) exercise held in conjunction with an inspector general-led evaluation. The FMP, a […]

Minot AFB expands resilience with HOPE Spiritual Fitness Initiative

Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Minot Air Force Base continues to grow its focus on whole-person wellness through the implementation of the Air Force’s HOPE Spiritual Fitness Initiative—an effort aimed at empowering Airmen and Guardians across all ranks with tools to build spiritual resilience, […]

Statement on B-52 Flyover

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —On Friday, July 18, at approximately 7:50 p.m., a B-52 bomber from Minot AFB conducted a flyover at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds. This flyover was a special event recognizing the city of Minot as a ‘Great American Defense Community,’ an honor that highlights the city’s strong support for the […]

91st Missile Wing Earns Omaha Trophy for Excellence in Strategic Operations

Senior Airman Trust Tate, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D – Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, announced the 91st Missile Wing as the 2024 Omaha Trophy winners during the Omaha Trophy presentation here, July 9, 2025.The Omaha Trophy represents the highest civilian honor awarded to top-performing military […]

Minot AFB accomplishes historic first during Combat Ammunition Production Exercise

Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The 5th Munitions Squadron hosted its first Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) here from June 22-27, marking a significant milestone for Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC).The exercise tested 5th Bomb Wing Airmen’s capacity to mass-produce conventional munitions in a […]

Minot’s DEFO Program prepares enlisted Airmen for officer careers

Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Since its establishment on Minot AFB in July 2024, the Developing Enlisted Future Officers (DEFO) program has provided enlisted Airmen with the tools, mentorship and resources needed to explore and pursue officer commissioning opportunities across the U.S. Air Force. The […]

93-year-old retired veteran pilot revisits the B-52

Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Nearly six decades after his last flight, retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gary Lee stood on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, marshaling in the modern iteration of the aircraft he once piloted: the B-52 Stratofortress.Lee, 93, traveled from […]

Ongoing engagement: Minot AFB and local leaders connect monthly

Senior Airman Luis Gomez, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Team Minot leaders and community members came together during a Military Affairs Committee (MAC) luncheon at Minot Air Force Base, May June 5, 2025.Hosted regularly by both the Minot Area Chamber Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Minot AFB, the MAC […]