Growth of the base

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Construction of the new air traffic control tower is well underway. Construction projects like this is one of the many ongoing projects at Minot Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brittany Y. Auld)

The Navy visits Minot

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. - Capt. Brandon Knutz, 5th Operation support Squadron chief of nuclear operations, gives a briefing regarding missiles to U.S. Strategic Command Navy Reserve personnel, here July 10. The reservists were visiting to gain a better understanding of the bomber and intercontinental ballistic missile missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Desiree W. Esposito)

A new lease on life at Team Minot

MINOT AIRFORCE BASE, N.D. - - Tech. Sgt. Daniel Hubbard, 5th Maintenance Squadron assitant NCOIC metals technology, signs a new lease for his home on base here, May. 16, 2012. The Minot AFB community have a three day period to sign the new privatized housing lease with Balfour Beatty Communities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Desiree W. Esposito)

Sen. Kent Conrad's tours new Missile Operations Building

MINOT AIRFORCE BASE, N.D -- Col. Thomas Summers, 91st Missile Wing vice commander, greets North Dakota Sen. Kent Conrad on his arrival here Jan. 19. The senator visited the base to take part in a tour of the 91st MW's newest military construction project, the Missile Operations Building, which was recently unveiled. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Desiree W. Esposito)

A1 Awards 2011

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – The A1 awards recognize the best performers and finest installation level programs. The Minot golf program is a dedicated, mission-oriented, dynamic management team surpassing Air Force standards. The club constantly hosts a multitude of fundraisers amongst other programs for the community. As a result of these accomplishments, the golf club was awarded the A1 award for the year in their category. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Desiree Esposito)

A1 Awards 2011

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – The A1 awards recognize the best performers and finest installation level programs. 1st Lt. Megan Graham, 5th Force Support Squadron chief of plans and readiness, coordinated the return of 280 Guam deployers. Graham has identified Silver Flag training and Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear equipment deficiencies. In result of these accomplishments, the Company Grade Officer A1 award for the year was awarded to Graham. (Courtesy photo)

A1 Awards 2011

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – The A1 awards recognize the best performers and finest installation level programs. Manpower and Organizations designed plans for exercises including Prairie Knight, the ORI, and two BSART exercises. Manpower and Organizations personnel volunteered more than 507 hours to assist flood victims with clean up and laying and filling sand bags. As a result of these accomplishments Manpower and Organizations was awarded the A1 award for the year in their category. (Courtesy photo)

A1 Awards 2011

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – The A1 awards recognize the best performers and finest installation level programs. Civilian Personnel is a group of motivated and proactive members supporting the Department of Defense’s only dual-wing nuclear base. The group assisted off-site family members and also expedited survivor benefits payout, reducing wait time to 66 percent. As a result of these accomplishments, Civilian Personnel was awarded the A1 award for the year in their category. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Desiree Esposito)

Operation Homefront Success

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Master Sgt. Christopher Owen, 91st Operations Group first sergeant, loads a refrigerator onto a vehicle as part of a donation to the family of Master Sgt. John Neal, 705th Munitions Squadron missile maintenance NCO in charge, during Operation Homefront here Dec. 15. Operation Homefront was a charitable initiative headed by the Home Depot Foundation, in coordination with Minot AFB’s Operation Warm Heart and General Electric, which donated more than 130 appliances to Team Minot Airmen and their families affected by the historic Souris River flood. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Desiree Esposito)

Operation Homefront Success

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Colonel Gerald McManus, Air Force Global Strike Command chaplain, shares an embrace with Milt Arneson, Home Depot executive, during Operation Homefront here Dec. 15. Operation Homefront and the Home Depot Foundation in coordination with Minot AFB’s Operation Warmheart and General Electric distributed 135 appliances to Team Minot Airmen and their families affected by the historic Souris River flood. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Desiree Esposito)

Operation Homefront Success

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Master Sgt. Jesse Evans, 5th Operations Group first sergeant, assist with loading a donated refrigerator for a family in need during Operation Homefront here Dec. 15. Operation Homefront and the Home Depot Foundation in coordination with Minot AFB’s Operation Warmheart and General Electric distributed 135 appliances to Team Minot Airmen and their families affected by the historic Souris River flood. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Desiree Esposito)

Operation Homefront Success

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – A warehouse stores donated appliances in support of 48 families affected by the Minot flood, here Dec. 15. Operation Homefront and the Home Depot Foundation in coordination with Minot AFB’s Operation Warmheart and General Electric distributed 135 appliances to Team Minot Airmen and their families affected by the historic Souris River flood. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Desiree Esposito)