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  • U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 5th Munitions (5MUNS) celebrate during the 2025 Air Force Combat Operations Competition at Beale Air Force Base, California, August 15, 2025. 5MUNS won 1st place this year for Team Minot. 5th Munitions Squadron dominates in elite Air Force competition
    5th Munitions Squadron dominates in elite Air Force competition

    Courtesy Photo by U.S. Air Force

  • . Airmen honored in dedicated crew chief ceremony
    Airmen honored in dedicated crew chief ceremony

    Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla

  • U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tanya Johnson, Defense Health Agency senior enlisted leader, obtains a blood sample from a patient during a training day at the 5th Medical Group on Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota on Aug.13, 2025. The DHA
administers the TRICARE Health Plan providing worldwide medical, dental, and pharmacy programs to more than 9.5 million uniformed service members, retirees, and their families. Defense Health Agency Chief Visits the 5MDG
    Defense Health Agency Chief Visits the 5MDG

    Senior Airman Trust Tate

  • A U.S. Air Force military working dog hander and his dog wander around the wilderness for training purposes. Military Working Dogs - training the nose that knows
    Military Working Dogs - training the nose that knows

    Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum

  • The Integrated Resilience Office (prevention) received the 2025 Department of Defense (DOD) Promoting Excellence in Prevention award at Minot Air Force Base, July 2, 2025 . The Prevention team is led by Director Laurel Grams (middle) Chief Donita Theiler (right) analyst Jeremy Meier (left). During the year the prevention team developed a Minot specific curriculum for the annual suicide prevention training. Prevention team wins Excellence award
    Prevention team wins Excellence award

    A1C Anthony Ramey

  • Backpacks sit on a table for the Back-to-School Supplies Brigade at the Youth Center on Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 8, 2025. During the event, the families that registered to receive a free backpack chose one to fill with school supplies and take home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum) Team Minot hosts eighth consecutive Back-to-School Supplies Brigade for students
    Team Minot hosts eighth consecutive Back-to-School Supplies Brigade for students

    Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum

  • U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 5th Munitions (5MUNS) huddle after completing a training event at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, August 4, 2025. 5MUNS is training in preparation for the Air Force Combat Operations Competition, where they will compete against other munitions squadrons in munition building exercises. 5MUNS is ready for AFCOCOMP 2025
    5MUNS is ready for AFCOCOMP 2025

    A1C Anthony Ramey

  • Members of Minot leadership and the Chapel Team cut a ribbon during the opening ceremony for the Airmen Ministry Center at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 8, 2025. The Airmen Ministry Center is a space designed to foster connection, relaxation and camaraderie among Airmen of all ranks. (U.S. Air Force photo By Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies) Minot Air Force Base celebrates the opening of the Airmen Ministry Center
    Minot Air Force Base celebrates the opening of the Airmen Ministry Center

    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)
  • jets flying over a city

    U.S., Allied aircraft fly together over Riga, Latvia – demonstrate readiness and unity

    USAF B-1B Lancer aircraft & Allied fighter jets flew in formation over the Monument of Freedom in Riga, Latvia, Aug. 19, 2025, as part of BTF Europe, demonstrating NATO air forces’ ability to operate together anywhere, anytime. The US B-1B Lancer flew in formation with 2 Hungarian & Swedish Air

  • Airman at a ceremony posing for a photo.

    SF-WTIC graduates forge tactical excellence at Nellis

    Class 25-A of the Security Forces Weapons & Tactics Instructor Course, or SF-WTIC, graduated Aug. 8 at Nellis AFB, after 18 weeks of rigorous training designed to produce expert tacticians & integrators for the Security Forces career field.

  • A B-1 Lancer comes in for landing

    345th EBS supports BTF operations in Norway

    Three U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron are supporting Bomber Task Force Europe in Ørland Air Base, Norway. The 345th EBS is comprised of Reserve Citizen Airman from the 489th Bomb Group and active-duty Airmen from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base,

  • Lt. Col. Erik Greendyke, 40th Helicopter Squadron, Commander, shakes hands with Capt. Brock Flieger, 550th Helicopter Squadron flight commander, May 30, 2025 at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Completing Initial Operational Test and Evaluation successfully allows the U.S. Air Force to retire the UH-1N Huey fleet with the modern, safer, and more capable MH-139A. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

    582nd HG completes MH-139 Initial Operational Test & Evaluation

    The 582nd Helicopter Group completed Initial Operational Test & Evaluation for the MH-139A Grey Wolf on June 27, marking a major milestone in Twentieth Air Force’s efforts to modernize its helicopter fleet in support of nuclear security operations.

  • Col Secrest talking to a room full of people

    Kirtland releases latest economic statement, increases impact to $7.5B

    Kirtland AFB generated a local economic impact of $7.5 billion in Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of the Albuquerque metro economy & a strategic hub for national defense & innovation.

  • Jeremy Bartz, a 17th Training Wing honorary commander, looks through night vision goggles during a tour at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 6, 2025. The 7th Operations Support Squadron is responsible for B-1 combat effectiveness and directs wing flight operations, conventional mission planning, combat tactics, airfield management, aircrew training, exercise scheduling, aircraft scheduling, weapons and tactics standardization, intelligence integration, war plans, deployment planning, weather support, small computer support, simulator training, air traffic control, maintenance analysis, mobility processing and wing life support functions.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Nathan Call)

    Honorary Commanders Visit Dyess AFB, Explore Munitions and Pilot Safety Operations

    Honorary commanders from the 17th Training Wing at Goodfellow Air Force Base visited Dyess Air Force Base, August 6, 2025. The 7th Bomb Wing welcomed community leaders and influencers for the 3rd Quarter Honorary Commander Civic Leader Event, offering an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the

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