Air Force modernizes Physical Fitness Program to bolster readiness, long-term health
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —The Air Force announced an update to its Physical Fitness Readiness Program (PFRP) in a Directive Type Memorandum introducing new standards and scoring models designed to better align with the demands of modern warfare and promote the long-term health of every Airman. The modernized program […]
March Squadron of the Month-891st Missile Security Forces Squadron
The 91st Missile Wing proudly recognizes the 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron (MSFS) as March’s Squadron of the Month for their outstanding performance, mission success, and unwavering dedication.Throughout the month, the 891 successfully completed 346 alarm responses, 450 antiterrorism measures in support of 14 days of maintenance and missile field operations. This example of premier […]
Keep Knocking: One SNCO’s Journey to a “Yes”
Class #325: Anchor symbolizes the rank to Chief, as well Stability, Security and leadership in the US Coast Guard
Buddy Check Challenge Trophy Strengthens Wingman Culture at Minot AFB
Airman First Class Anthony Ramey, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron (5 LRS) was named the first winner of Minot Air Force Base’s Buddy Check Challenge, an initiative launched during Suicide Awareness Month in September of 2025 and tracked through the remainder of the […]
Cold Weather Defender Course reinforces 91st Missile Wing security mission
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Airmen assigned to the 91st Security Forces Group strengthened readiness and resilience during the Cold Weather Defender Course, a three-phase exercise focused on extreme cold while responding to high-stress tactical scenarios, Jan 20, 2026. The course challenged participants both mentally and physically, combining medical readiness and tactical response while […]
Team Minot showcases two legs of the nuclear triad to new U.S. Strategic Command leadership team
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —On the second stop of their first field visit as the new command team for U.S. Strategic Command, U.S. Navy Adm. Rich Correll, commander, and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. JoAnn Naumann, command senior enlisted leader, got a firsthand look of the Airmen and mission […]
91st Missile Wing successfully executes Operation Bully Stick
Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Airmen assigned to the 91st Missile Wing (91MW) successfully executed Operation Bully Stick, an exercise designed to test the wing’s ability to maintain its critical role within the nuclear mission under shortened time frames during the fall of 2025.Operation […]
January Squadron of the Month-5th Security Forces Squadron
The 5th Bomb Wing Command Team would like to congratulate the 5th Security Forces Squadron (5 SFS) on being the Northern Sentry Squadron of the Month. The 5 SFS holds the Air Force’s most mission-critical security units, entrusted with responsibilities that impact both national defense and local community safety. Coming off their Nuclear Surety Inspection, […]
Forging Ahead…JEFC Trains Our Next Leaders
The 91st Missile Wing is forging the next generation of nuclear professionals! To prepare future Noncommissioned Officers for the unique demands of the deterrence mission, leaders from across the Missile Wing hosted the Junior Enlisted Foundations Course 300 in partnership with the 5th Bomb Wing Professional Development Center. The Enlisted Force Development Model – Enlisted […]
December Squadron of the Month-742nd Missile Squadron
The 742nd Missile Squadron is integral to sustaining America’s strategic deterrence mission. Responsible for the operation and security of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, the squadron oversees 5 missile alert facilities and 50 launch sites across an 8,500 square-mile area. 742nd Airmen, from missileers to facility managers, work tirelessly to maintain the nation’s most […]