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A Global Mission: 23rd Bomb Squadron Returns

A Global Mission: 23rd Bomb Squadron Returns

Lt. Col Ryan Loucks, 23rd Bomb Squadron Commander at Minot Air Force Base, the deployment of a Bomber Task Force is important. “Being in the Indo-Pacific with a Bomber Task Force allows our forces to showcase our ability to deploy anytime, anywhere, in support of the...

Wounded Warrior Program gives Minot Airman new purpose

Wounded Warrior Program gives Minot Airman new purpose

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, North Dakota --Senior Airman Josiah Powell, 5th Security Forces Squadron defender, was a great defender, living a great life. He was enjoying certain aspects of his job. He was healthy and he was happy. Then one day, he sustained an injury and...

Seeking Council Representatives

Seeking Council Representatives

The Minot AFB Resident Council is seeking new representatives. Resident Councils are established as the forum for military members and their dependents residing in privatized housing to discuss health and safety concerns, identify potential improvements, present...

Women of Wisdom Symposium

Women of Wisdom Symposium

On March 15, from 1530-1730, the Women Inspiring Next Generations Organization hosted a Women of Wisdom (WOW) Symposium where guest speakers such as 5th Bomb Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Tori Jones, 742nd Missile Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Amanda Filiowich, Maj....

Bomber Task Force 23-2: 23rd EBS Returns to Morón

Bomber Task Force 23-2: 23rd EBS Returns to Morón

MORÓN AIR BASE, SPAIN – The 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron out of Morón Air Base, Spain, began their Bomber Task Force operations Feb. 24, 2023. BTF operations are U.S. Strategic Command’s means of conducting Dynamic Force Employment in support of the National...

An Average Day

An Average Day

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --It was a winter day like any other at Minot AFB: cold, snowing and rife with ice covering roads and walkways. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Thompson, 5th Security Forces Squadron response team leader, was starting his afternoon shift...

February Resident Council

February Resident Council

The February Resident Council is scheduled for Wednesday, 1 February at 6pm. The meeting will be held at the Welcome Center, 183 Missile, across from the gas station. Agenda topics include: Neighborhood Safety, Services/Snow, Work Orders, Amenities, and more. There is...

Baking Up Smiles

Baking Up Smiles

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --Volunteers from the Minot community came together to tackle an enormous task and deliver smiles to Airmen who are away from family this holiday season at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Dec.14th, 2022. “The goal of the cookie drive is...

Bob Herrington Talks About His Past Role As Senior Enlisted Advisor

Bob Herrington Talks About His Past Role As Senior Enlisted Advisor

"I Just Tell People I’m Nosey" They refer to them as Command Chiefs today, but some 35 years ago at Minot Air Force Base, Bob Herrington was the Senior Enlisted Advisor for the 5th Bomb Wing. “It was the same then as it is today. There were about 1,800 enlisted folks,...

Minot Air Force Base Airmenexecute Exercise Prairie Vigilance

Minot Air Force Base Airmen
execute Exercise Prairie Vigilance

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing participated in Prairie Vigilance 23-1, an exercise designed to test the wing’s ability to conduct strategic-bomber readiness operations, Nov. 1-7. Prairie Vigilance showcases Air Force Global Strike airpower...