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  • A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, taxis on the flight line in support of a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 22, 2025. Regular bomber missions in the Indo-Pacific ensure our crews are highly trained, fully prepared, and capable of operating anytime, anywhere to defend U.S. interests and support our allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston) BTF25 - The 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron is capable of operating anytime, anywhere
    BTF25 - The 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron is capable of operating anytime, anywhere

    Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston

  • Prototype camera used during a tech demo on July 1, 2025. Atomic Spark helps support mission by taking Airmen ideas and developing them into practical uses Atomic Spark: Igniting innovation at Minot Air Force Base
    Atomic Spark: Igniting innovation at Minot Air Force Base

    Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey

  • On Friday, July 18, at approximately 7:50 p.m., a B-52 bomber from Minot AFB conducted a flyover at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds. This flyover was a special event recognizing the city of Minot as a 'Great American Defense Community,' an honor that highlights the city's strong support for the military.
 
The flyover was planned in advance and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. This included the FAA's local Flight Standards District Office, Minot International Airport air traffic control personnel, and Minot Approach Control (RAPCON).
 
At approximately 7:10 p.m. prior to the flyover, the B-52 crew contacted Minot Approach (RAPCON) to prepare for the flyover. Required checklists were completed, and the crew remained in contact with Minot Approach as it flew to its holding point 12 miles east of the fairgrounds. While holding, the B-52 crew communicated the flyover plan to both RAPCON and Minot International Airport’s air traffic control tower.
 
At 7:40 p.m., the B-52 crew advised Minot Approach they were departing the holding point for the fairgrounds.
 
Minot Approach directed the B-52 crew at 7:43 p.m. to contact Minot International Airport’s air traffic control. The B-52 crew contacted Minot International Airport tower and the tower provided instructions to continue 2 miles westbound after the flyover. The tower did not advise of the inbound commercial aircraft.
 
The B-52 crossed the fairgrounds show center at 7:50 p.m. and proceeded west as directed to clear Minot International Tower’s airspace before returning to Minot AFB.
 
The FAA is investigating the incident. STATEMENT ON B-52 FLYOVER
    STATEMENT ON B-52 FLYOVER

    On Friday, July 18, at approximately 7:50 p.m., a B-52 bomber from Minot AFB conducted a flyover at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds. This flyover was a special event recognizing the city of Minot as a 'Great American Defense Community,' an honor that highlights the city's strong support for the military.

    Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

  • U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander, gives remarks during the Great American Defense Communities recognition ceremony. Minot Recognized as 2025 GADC
    Minot Recognized as 2025 GADC

    Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum

  • Airman 1st Class Michael Woods, 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron defender guards vehicle at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 11, 2025. Woods guarded the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during the Bully Vigilance 25-1 exercise, designed to demonstrate the proficiency of defenders during a convoy. 91st Missile Wing Performs Bully Vigilance 25-1 exercise
    91st Missile Wing Performs Bully Vigilance 25-1 exercise

    Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey

  • An Airman from the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron tightens a chain holding cargo in place in a C-5M Super Galaxy at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 1, 2025. Airmen from the 22nd Airlift Squadron at Travis Air Force Base work with Minot AFB to help facilitate global deterrence and provide vital supplies to Minot Airmen on missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies) From Minot to the mission: 5LRS at full throttle
    From Minot to the mission: 5LRS at full throttle

    Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies

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)
  • Airmen learn how to use a small drone in the woods

    21st Air Task Force sharpens drone capabilities with sUAS training

    Eight Airmen assigned to the 21st Combat Air Base Squadron, part of the 21st Air Task Force, completed small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) training at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, July 14-18, enhancing their technological capabilities and operational readiness ahead of their upcoming

  • Maj. Gen. Armagost presents the guidon to Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Wolfgang

    Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Wolfgang assumes Eighth Air Force, Joint-Global Strike Operations Center command chief responsibilities

  • Raiders secure and defend once again; Cerberus Defender 2025

    Raiders secure and defend once again; Cerberus Defender 2025

    The 28th Security Forces Squadron joined forces with the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron during "Cerberus Defender," a comprehensive multi-disciplinary field training exercise conducted July 14-23, focusing on integrated base security & emergency response operations.

  • Airman 1st Class Michael Woods, 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron defender guards vehicle at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 11, 2025. Woods guarded the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during the Bully Vigilance 25-1 exercise, designed to demonstrate the proficiency of defenders during a convoy.

    91st Missile Wing performs Bully Vigilance 25-1 exercise

    From July 9 -17, Airmen from the 91st Missile Wing put their skills to the test during Bully Vigilance 25-1, a Full Mission Profile (FMP) exercise held in conjunction with an inspector general-led evaluation.

  • Security Forces airmen from F.E. Warren AFB and the 153rd Airlift Wing came together to go through a mock deployment exercise to test their knowledge and skills for real world events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nicholas Rowe)

    Joint Training Exercise Hosted by F.E. Warren Air Force Base

    This summer, Active-Duty Airmen from the 90th Security Forces Squadron & Air National Guard Airmen from the 153rd Security Forces Squadron came together for a mock deployment exercise at the Explosive Ordinance Range at F.E. Warren AFB to strengthen & grow relations between the two security forces

  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joel Velez, 9th Bomber Generation Squadron crew chief, connects a fuel hose to a B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 8, 2025. Upgrades to Dyess’ fueling system added 21 new refueling locations, including two additional hot pit refueling stations, enhancing the 7th Bomb Wing’s ability to support B-1 operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adrien Tran)

    Fueling the fight: Dyess modernizes for future missions

    The 7th Bomb Wing is in the final phase of a $24 million modernization project to overhaul Dyess AFB’s fueling infrastructure—a multi-year initiative designed to improve efficiency & enhance operational readiness across the installation.

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