New Commander, Familiar Face for 91 SFG
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] The 91st Security Forces Group has undergone some major changes in the last 15 years. Schedule changes were put in place due to the pandemic a few years ago, but before that, in 2016, the Group underwent a major shift in task organization and posting norms that shook-up […]
91st Security Forces Group welcomes new commander
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — U.S. Air Force Col. James Slaton assumed command of the 91st Security Forces Group during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 17, 2024. The ceremony was held at the 91st SFG Defender Dome with the families of both the outgoing and incoming […]
91st Maintenance Group welcomes new commander
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Edington assumed command of the 91st Maintenance Group from U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick H. Baum during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 13. Prior to assuming command of the 91st MXG, Edington served as the commander of […]
Strategic bombers soar across Arabian Peninsula
U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY —U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress long-range strategic bombers integrated with U.S. and Coalition Forces throughout the Middle East, June 12 and 14, including passes through the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf, as part of Bomber Task Force, a rotational bomber presence in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. […]
Time to Toss the Boxes: Col Baum to Retire
“This has been the cherry on top of a wonderful career. It couldn’t get any better.” – Colonel Patrick Baum, Commander, 91 MXG. Col Baum and his wife Jessie are not only leaving Minot this summer, but also the Air Force. Aspirations for Jessie to be a “domestic diva” and Col Baum “not [being] ready […]
Ready for the Next Adventure: Chief Broughman Retires
Celebrating Air Force retirement is about appreciating the hard work, career achievements, and challenges that have been overcome. It’s also time to focus on what comes next. Chief Master Sergeant Kenneth Broughman, 91st Security Forces Group Senior Enlisted Leader is preparing to hang up his uniform for a final time and make plans for his […]
5BW Commander Bids Farewell
To the Men and Women of Minot AFB – It was the privilege of a lifetime to serve as the 5th Bomb Wing Commander the last two years. As Joyce and I prepare for the movers, I’ve been reflecting on what I will be taking with me and what I will be leaving behind. I […]
McCarty Retires: Changing Pace After Three Decades
“Retirement means no [duty] phones going off and much more family time” – Mrs. Dawn McCarty.“It means a change of pace, planting roots after 30 years and living near family in Indiana”- Colonel Anthony McCarty, Commander 91 SFG. Military retirement is the final career Air Force milestone. The legendary benefits offered can sometimes be what […]
The New Vulture in Command
Lt Col Derek Arnholtz Takes Over It was the Arnholtz family’s choice to come back to Minot Air Force Base for a second time. For Lieutenant Colonel Derek Arnholtz and family, the city and base had been a special experience for them, an experience that he was sure would repeat itself the second trip back […]
First Responders come to Minot AFB for Hydra Fury 24
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight hosted Hydra Fury 24 at Minot AFB, June 4-6. The joint training exercise was attended by representatives from Air Force EOD flights, Naval School EOD, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Nuclear Emergency Support Team and the Department […]
