Minuteman III testshowcases readiness of U.S. nuclear force’s safe, effective deterrent
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. —A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and Navy aircrew launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with multiple targetable re-entry vehicles from aboard the Airborne Launch Control System Nov. 5, 2024 at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.Airmen from the […]
B-52 Bombers Deploy to Middle East to Deter Iran, More F-15E Fighters to Come
U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers have arrived in the Middle East to deter Iran and its proxies, the U.S. military announced Nov. 3. It is the first time that B-52s have deployed to a base in the region since 2019. The U.S. is deploying a total of six B-52s, an additional squadron of F-15E […]
Team Minot remains ready during Global Thunder 25
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Global Thunder 25, the most recent iteration of U.S. Strategic Command’s annual field training and command and control exercise, concluded here Oct. 24. Global Thunder exercises are annual Department of Defense training opportunities designed to train forces and assess joint operational readiness and are not held in response to current […]
Flying Helicopters Since I Was Three!
Major MacKenzie R. Paul Grew Up In Bismarck “Hello, I’m Mac,” and with a smile that filled the room I met Maj. MacKenzie R. Paul, a pilot with the 54th Helo Squadron at Minot Air Force Base. Did she really fly helicopters when she was 3? There’s an air of confidence that makes you believe […]
Minot Defender trades firearms for keyboards
Air Force Global Strike Command welcomed a security forces Airman as a member of their newest class of the Striker Airman Coders program at the Cyber Innovation Center in Bossier City, Louisiana. This new classmate is Staff Sgt. Chanel Jones, assistant non-commissioned officer in charge of Security Forces Training within the 791st Missile Security Forces […]
U.S. Strategic Command to Commence Exercise Global Thunder 25
U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) will commence its annual nuclear command and control exercise, Global Thunder, October 18, 2024. Global Thunder 25 (GT25) involves personnel throughout the strategic enterprise, including USSTRATCOM components and subordinate units. The purpose of GT25 is to enhance nuclear readiness and ensure a safe, secure, and effective strategic deterrent force. This is […]
DOD Seeks to Inspire Youth in Hypersonics Career Field
The Defense Department is sponsoring a Hypersonics Horizon High Speed Video challenge, open to high school and undergraduate students, with cash prizes. “The Hypersonics Horizons High Speed Video Challenge is integral to building an enduring advantage by investing in the workforce of tomorrow,” said Aprille Ericsson, the assistant secretary of defense for science and technology. […]
“Service to Others Doesn’t End When the Uniform Comes Off”
Retired Command Chief of Air Force Global Strike Command, Melvina A. Smith is no stranger to Minot Air Force Base having made numerous visits during her tenure with Air Force Global Strike Command. Her engagements ranged from mission support visits to leadership development courses, highlighting her commitment to the base and its personnel. Recently, she […]
Operation Cerberus fortifies 891st MSFS capabilities
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron (MSFS) conducted Operation Cerberus at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, Sept. 21-26. Operation Cerberus replicated a deployed environment and gave Airmen of the 891 MSFS a chance to enhance their teamwork and expeditionary skills. “We’ve got over 200 people here for four full days of […]
Proving Credibility: 91st Missile Wing completes simulated test launch
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The 91st Missile Wing successfully performed its biennial Simulated Electronic Launch Minuteman test, the first phase of testing for the Minuteman III, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota on September 17th and 18th, 2024. “This year’s SELM, named OPERATION GIANT PACE 24-2M, was conducted to evaluate the readiness and […]