Airmen honored in dedicated crew chief ceremony
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D —The 5th Maintenance Group honored a select group of 18 maintainers during a recent dedicated crew chief (DCC) ceremony recognizing their commitment, expertise and exceptional dedication to their aircraft and mission here, Aug 15, 2025.The DCC program is one of the Air Force’s proudest honors […]
5th Munitions Squadron dominates in elite Air Force competition
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 5th Munitions Squadron (5MUNS) from Minot Air Force Base emerged as the top team at the 2025 Air Force Combat Operations Competition (AFCOCOMP), held August 11–15 at Beale Air Force Base, California. Competing against the most elite munitions teams across the Air Force, […]
Sentinel Program Town Hall
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, ND. – The U.S. Air Force will hold a Town Hall meeting at Minot State University’s Ann Nicole Nelson Hall at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.Town halls are open to the public.The intent of this meting is to provide landowners and community members with information […]
Is the Air Force Ball Worth It?
On September 20, Minot Air Force Base will once again host its annual Air Force Ball. This year’s theme, “Casino Royale,” promises a night of elegance, celebration, and camaraderie. But the Air Force Ball isn’t just any formal event, it’s a cherished tradition that holds deep significance for many Airmen at any stage of their […]
Minot Air Force Base celebrates the opening of the Airmen Ministry Center
Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Minot Air Force Base celebrated the grand opening of its new Airmen Ministry Center, a space designed to foster connection, relaxation and camaraderie among Airmen of all ranks. After a year and a half of dedicated planning, coordination and […]
5th Munitions Squadron is ready for AFCOCOMP 2025
Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey,5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The 5th Munitions Squadron (5MUNS) is ready to compete in the Air Force Combat Operations Competition (AFCOCOMP) at Beale Air Force Base, California, from Aug. 11-15. AFCOCOMP is an annual competition that pits conventional munitions maintenance Airmen from major commands across […]
Minot Recognized as 2025 Great American Defense Community
Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Minot, a northern North Dakota city with deep military roots, has been named a 2025 Great American Defense Community (GADC), one of just three U.S. communities to receive the national recognition this year. The Association of Defense Communities (ADC) […]
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 […]
August Squadron of the Month-5th Bomb Wing Safety Team
The 5th Bomb Wing Safety team is comprised of 12 professionals responsible for Flight, Occupational, and Weapons Safety on Minot Air Force Base. The office promotes an environment that maximizes combat capability through mishap prevention by instilling a strong culture of safety and wise risk management across all operations while developing professionals and guiding safety […]
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 […]