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 […]
July Squadron of the Month: 5th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron
Providing medical care for a population of 5,900 Active-Duty Airmen is the honor of the 5th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron (5OMRS). Comprised of roughly 150 Airmen, Civilians, and Contractors assigned to nine diverse flights, the 5OMRS proudly executes several missions to support both the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing. Their mission sets include […]
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 […]
Another decade of the B-52’s enduring legacy
Aaliyah Beverly, Air Force Global Strike Command Public Affairs BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. —Air Force Global Strike Command is celebrating the enduring legacy of one of America’s most iconic strategic bombers — the B-52 Stratofortress, affectionately known as the BUFF. Originally entering service in 1955, the BUFF marks its 70th anniversary this year, solidifying […]
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 […]
5th Comptroller Squadron builds financial readiness through targeted training days
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The 5th Comptroller Squadron strengthens its financial mission and operational readiness through structured training days held weekly for both military and civilian personnel.Every Tuesday, office hours are limited to appointments only from 9 a.m. to noon, followed by two hours of finance training in the afternoon. During these training hours […]
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 […]
“We will protect and support each other”—MHA Nation and Minot AFB strengthen community ties
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The 91st Missile Wing hosted a community partnership delegation from the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara (MHA) Nation at the H-01 Missile Alert Facility (MAF) on May 27, 2025. The community partnership event consisted of a facility tour and presentation of curated photos from the MHA Nation. The photo display honors […]
Minot AFB continues nuclear modernization with Detachment 12 activation
Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, activated Sentinel Site Activation Task Force (SATAF) Detachment 12 during a ceremony here, May 21, 2025. The event marked a crucial step in preparing the base’s infrastructure to […]
Operation Roaring Thunder: 91st MSFS Storms Camp Ripley
In a powerful demonstration of precision, perseverance, and preparedness, the 91st Missile Security Forces Squadron (MSFS) concluded Operation Roaring Thunder, a week-long field training exercise held at Camp Ripley, a premier facility operated by the Minnesota Army National Guard. After months of detailed planning, the training officially began on May 18, bringing together 170 Airmen […]