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  • Missile wing military members and civilians pose for photo during a joint Nuclear Security Operations Tactics, Techniques and Procedures rewrite at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 25, 2026. The rewrite was necessary to account for significant advancements and new implementations within the nuclear security operations field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies) Minot AFB hosts Nuclear Security Operations Tactics, Techniques and Procedures rewrite
    Minot AFB hosts Nuclear Security Operations Tactics, Techniques and Procedures rewrite

    Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies

  • An unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches during an operational test. GT 255 underscores reliability of Minuteman III ICBM
    GT 255 underscores reliability of Minuteman III ICBM

    5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

  • An elemental analyzer machine tests an engine oil sample. Seeing the unseen: How 5MXS’ nondestructive inspection specialists check what eyes cannot
    Seeing the unseen: How 5MXS’ nondestructive inspection specialists check what eyes cannot

    Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum

  • Serving tongs hang for use during an internal cooking competition at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 12, 2026. Airmen assigned to the facility competed against one another to showcase their culinary skills and creativity while strengthening teamwork in the kitchen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Joseline Chacon Monterroso) Fuel for the Force: Minot AFB dining facility in action
    Fuel for the Force: Minot AFB dining facility in action

    Airman Joseline Chacon Monterroso

  • A photo illustration showing U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Randi Griffith, 91st Missile Security Operation Squadron tactical response force member, posing in uniform and boxing gear at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 27, 2026. Griffith is a nationally competitive boxer who competed in Silver Gloves, Junior Olympic and USA Boxing national-level tournaments. Forged in the ring: How boxing keeps a defender mission ready
    Forged in the ring: How boxing keeps a defender mission ready

    Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey

UPCOMING EVENTS

Minot Air Force Base Honor Guard presents the colors during the singing of the national anthem at the 5th Maintenance Group (MXG) change of command at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 29, 2023. The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard’s mission is to deliver premier ceremonial honors, inspire the nation, and represent all Airmen and Guardians to the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evan Lichtenhan)

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SUPPORT

U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Hoadley, 5th Bomb Wing commander, and Team Minot members pose for a photo at the Operation Homefront Back-to-School Supplies Brigade at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 4, 2023. The Back-to-School Brigade is a nationwide campaign by Operation Homefront that collects and distributes school supplies to eligible service member dependents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alyssa Bankston)

NEWCOMER GUIDE

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Anderson, 5th Maintenance Group (MXG) commander, delivers a speech to the crowd at the 5th MXG’s Maintenance Professionals of the Year awards banquet at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 25, 2023. Anderson spoke on how vital the mission is at Minot, and thanked everyone for their contribution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trust Tate)
  • A ICBM launches at night.

    GT 255: ICBM Test Launch Verifies Multiple Reentry Vehicle and System Reliability

    Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with two test re-entry vehicles March 3, at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

  • Rotator graphic that was created to display the name and logo of Air Force Global Strike Command.(U.S. Air Force design by Defense Media Activity)

    UNARMED MINUTEMAN III ICBM TEST LAUNCH SCHEDULED AT VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE

    An operational test launch of an AFGSC unarmed Minuteman III ICBM is scheduled between 11:01 pm - 5:01 am PST, Mar. 3 - Mar. 4, from north Vandenberg. This test is routine & was scheduled years in advance, with the purpose of validating & verifying the effectiveness, readiness & accuracy of the

  • An image of the B-21 flying.

    DAF increases B-21 Raider production capacity to deliver combat capability faster

    The Department of the Air Force and Northrop Grumman Corp. have reached an agreement to expand production capacity for the B-21 Raider, accelerating delivery of the Air Force’s next-generation stealth bomber fleet.

  • Airman stands in front of plane.

    Connected to Win: Bamboo Eagle Strengthens Allied Decision-Making

    Exercise Bamboo Eagle 26-1, the U.S. Air Force’s premier large-scale combat exercise, commenced this week to test the very nervous system of joint and coalition airpower. The exercise is designed to stress the people, processes, and technology that link commanders to their forces, ensuring that

  • U.S. Air Force Gen. S.L. Davis, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, receives a salute during a visit to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Feb. 18, 2026.

    Ellsworth AFB hosts AFGSC Command Team

    Air Force Global Strike Command’s top leaders visited here on Feb. 17 and 18, 2026, to assess readiness for the B-21 Raider beddown and meet the Airmen carrying out long-range strike operations today while preparing for tomorrow’s deterrent.

  • Lt. Gen. Jason Armagost, left, Air Force Global Strike Command deputy commander, takes a question

    AFGSC hosts Kansas City National Security Campus

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