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 […]
Global Strike Airmen strengthen strategic readiness during Global Thunder 26
Senior Airman Trust Tate, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Global Thunder 26 (GT26), the latest iteration of U.S. Strategic Command’s annual field training and command and control exercise, concluded Oct. 26 here. While Exercise GT26 occurred at multiple locations, Minot AFB supported activities amongst two bomb wings and a […]
Fitness Frenzy: Minot AFB Fitness Center Buzzes After New Standards Drop
If you’ve noticed it’s a little harder to find a treadmill or an open squat rack lately, you’re not alone. At Minot Air Force Base, the McAdoo Fitness Center has been busier than usual and for a good reason. Since the updated Air Force fitness standards rolled out in late September, service members across the […]
November Squadron of the Month-5th Operations Support Squadron
The dedicated professionals of the 5th Operations Support Squadron (5 OSS) consistently demonstrate unwavering commitment to the 5th Bomb Wing’s mission, supporting a diverse range of critical operations. From planning and executing bomber deployments and large-scale exercises to overseeing crucial aircrew training, maintaining airfield systems, and forecasting weather, the 5 OSS serves as the backbone […]
5 MDG Diagnostics & Therapeutics Flight: Commitment and Care for Our Air Force Family
5th Medical Group At the 5th Medical Group, our Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Radiology teams are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare to every member of our Air Force community. These departments work tirelessly behind the scenes, leveraging their expertise, teamwork, and innovation to ensure timely, accurate, and compassionate care – because your health is our mission. […]
91st Security Forces Group Defender Challenge keeps Airmen sharp
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 91st Security Forces Group (91SFG) ran a four-day defender challenge Sept. 23–24 and Sept. 29–30, putting Airmen from its four squadrons through weapons, field and endurance events to sharpen skills outside of formal inspection cycles. Two teams from each squadron—four competitors and one alternate per team—represented the 891st […]