Airfield Management

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Airfield Management is the focal point for all airfield functions. Airfield Management personnel procure, maintain, and produce information on safe operation of aircraft through the national and international airspace system. This information includes flight plans, Flight Information Publications, aeronautical charts and maps, Notice to Airmen, navigational aid status and weather information. Airfield Management provides aircrews with information and services to accomplish pre-flight, en-route and terminal mission planning. They also coordinate with a host of base agencies to secure billeting, messing, refueling, transportation and aircraft maintenance for aircrews, as well as, conducting airfield inspections, coordinating airfield construction activities and wild life management. Finally, Airfield Management oversees the 5th Bomb Wing Airfield Driving Program, which annually trains more than 1,300 drivers to safely operate with airfield environment. (Photo courtesy of the Command Chief’s Office)

5th LRS Outbound Freight

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- The 5th LRS’ Traffic Management Office, Outbound Freight, Packing & Crating section is the focal shipping point for Minot Air Force Base. This 11-member team ensures NWRM, MICAP’S, 2-lvl Maintenance and classified items are packaged, processed and expedited via contracted carriers for all cargo leaving Minot. They also fabricate crates and secure devices that are critical during aircraft engine, weapon, ammunition & hazardous cargo shipments. (Photo courtesy of the Command Chief’s Office)

5th MUNS Munitions Storage

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- The 5th MUNS Munitions Storage Element consists of 34 Airman responsible for break out and bed down of all conventional explosives arriving at Minot Air Force Base. This comprises bombs, missiles, bullets, egress items and missile field defense assets. They maintain and safeguard 2.1K munitions line items valued at over $113 Million stored in more than 100 munitions storage facilities within the Munitions and Weapons Storage areas. (Photo courtesy of the Command Chief’s Office)

The Centralized Dormitory Management

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Centralized Dormitory Management provides direct residential infrastructure support to 1,200 Airmen for 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing in 16 dormitories valued at $150 million. The CDM staff is responsible for the in and out-processing of newly assigned Airmen. They brief them on Air Force, Command, and Local dormitory policies, regulations, and corrective actions. They are also responsible for training dormitory resident advisors on how to monitor dormitories, resolve any conflicts and ensure residents' safety. Finally, the CDM Team manages Team Minot's Bay Orderly Program by coordinating with 27 First Sergeants to maintain the upkeep and cleanliness of 1,495 dorm rooms. (Photo Courtesy of the Command Chief's Office)

Congratulations to Team Minot's Senior Master Sergeant selects

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Team Minot recognizes their newest Senior Master Sergeant selects. Please congratulate these outstanding individuals on this especially important milestone in their Air Force Careers. 24 of 166 eligible promotees were selected at a rate of 14.4 percent here. Once again the 5th Bomb Wing Warbirds and 91st Missile Wing Rough Riders have far exceeded the Air Force average for promotion rates. It is very clear that "Only the Best Come North." (Photo courtesy of the Command Chief's Office)

5th MXS' Repair and Reclamation section

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- The 5th Maintenance Squadron's repair and reclamation section has 34 military and civilian technicians who support the 5th Operations Group and 5th Maintenance Group. The section has four areas of responsibility: repair and reclamation, crash damaged or disabled aircraft recovery, wheel and tire, and transient alert. The repair and reclamation section maintains flight control surfaces and systems, landing gear, actuated doors and associated equipment on Air Force Global Strike Command's B-52H Stratofortress fleet. The technicians attend specialized training to maintain their systems. Crash damaged or disabled aircraft recovery is responsible to removing and recovering damaged or disabled aircraft as a result of in-flight or ground mishaps. They maintain specialized equipment such as hoists, lifting bags and vehicles to facilitate aircraft recovery. Wheel and tire manages build-up, repair and storage of fleet wheel and tires assemblies. Transient alert is responsible for launch, recovery and servicing of aircraft transiting through Minot AFB. (Photo courtesy of the Command Chief's Office)