Historical profile: AFGSC’s modernization keeps U.S. safe with 24/7 global presence
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. —While every command has a proud history and heritage, Air Force Global Strike Command’s legacy – and the medical professionals who have supported its mission – has been of special consequence to the defense of the United States.Nuclear assets that fall under the Global Strike umbrella have deterred rivals, keeping […]
Sentinel: The History of the DAF Modernizing the Backbone of America’s National Security
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. —The United States Air Force is replacing the 54-year-old LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) weapon system with the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM. Rejuvenation of ICBMs has been under way for years despite news of this modernization effort recently ramping up due to its increased relevance and estimated budget. Nuclear […]
DOD releases Exceptional Family Member Program survey results
WASHINGTON —The Defense Department has released the results of its first Exceptional Family Member Program survey as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the program provides comprehensive support to military families with special medical or educational needs. The survey, conducted by the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family […]
New Air Force Warrant Officer Selectees Skew Older, Higher-Ranked
The first new Air Force warrant officer selectees in more than half a century are mostly men in their mid- to late-30s and at the rank of master sergeant and above, according to data provided to Air & Space Forces Magazine. Last week, the Air Force announced 78 selectees to attend the newly created Warrant […]
Global Strike Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year: TSgt Lance Vandervoort
Congratulations to Minot Air Force Base’s TSgt Lance Vandervoort 5 FSS, for being recognized as the Global Strike Command Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year! The Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year award is an annual award that recognizes the extraordinary individual who made the most significant impact by supporting military honors for […]
Warbirds get to know new leaders during 5th BW all-calls
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Wayne Sharp, 5th BW command chief, hosted a series of all-calls here, July 30. The all-calls were Lamarand and Sharp’s first as the new 5th BW command team. The team took advantage of the occasion to introduce themselves, their […]
69th Bomb Squadron Helps to Revive Historic Legacy
Loring Air Force Base, ME – When the former Strategic Air Command (SAC) superbase closed its gates in September 1994, approximately 3,500 employees left, leaving a significant void. However, thanks to the Loring Museum and its dedicated volunteers, the “Sleeping Giant” awoke for a few days to honor the cherished 42nd Bomber Wing nearly 30 […]
Civil engineers from around the country join forces to repair Minot AFB runway
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Aircraft runways at military installations across the world require small-scale repair and maintenance at regular intervals due to wear and tear associated with normal operations. When the time came for more extensive maintenance work on the Minot AFB runway, Airmen assigned to the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron teamed up with […]
Minot’s mighty B-52 takes arctic defense to new heights
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska— In a rare deployment to Alaska’s airspace, two B-52 Stratofortresses from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, recently took part in the Arctic Defender exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, marking a significant milestone in military cooperation and readiness. U.S. Air Force Capt. David Mills and Capt. Shinryu Aoyama, both from […]
A nickel on the grass: honoring Minot AFB fighter pilot 60 years after crash
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —On the cold morning of December 19, 1963, six F-106 Delta Darts departed from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., on a routine training mission that would end in tragedy. The aircraft were operated by pilots assigned to the 5th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, an […]
