Working out the Zen way

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Yoga class-taker Ashley Stephenson performs a pose during a yoga class taught at the McAdoo Sports and Fitness Center here. Yoga offers many different benefits, including improved muscle tone, relaxation and greater flexibility. (Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Jessica McConnell)

A night of food, fun and fellowship

MINOT, N.D. – Col. Douglas Cox, 5th Bomb Wing commander, greets Canadian distinguished guests at the 23rd Annual International Military Ball at the Holiday Inn here April 16. The chair of the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce and the commanders of the 5th BW and 91st Missile Wing, sponsored the 23rd Annual International Military Ball, which featured the Air Force Band, Night Wing, and dignitaries from both the United States and Canada. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Jesse Lopez)

Testing readiness and effectiveness

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE N.D. -- Staff Sgt. Daniel Rumfelt, 5th Security Forces Squadron security forces member, applies a tourniquet to 1st Lt. Kelly Womble, 91st Operation Support Squadron ICBM deputy instructor, during an active shooter exercise here April 19. This exercise scenario is designed to evaluate the base's implementation of force protection condition response measures as well as test the readiness and effectiveness of emergency response units. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Aaron-Forrest Wainwright)

Testing readiness and effectiveness

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE N.D. -- Airman 1st Class Andrew Sertich, 5th Security Forces Squadron security forces member, detains Tech. Sgt. Donovan Womack, 91st Operation Support Squadron NCO in charge of training, as a possible gunman during an active shooter exercise here April 19. This exercise scenario is designed to evaluate the base's implementation of force protection condition response measures as well as test the readiness and effectiveness of emergency response units. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Aaron-Forrest Wainwright)

Appreciating key spouse support

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Airmen and their spouses socialize during an event to show respect and appreciation for the key spouses here April 11. The Key Spouse Program here is designed to enhance mission readiness by supporting family members of deployed Airmen who are on remote tours or serving an extended temporary duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Aaron-Forrest Wainwright)

First sergeant nominated for AF Outstanding Airmen of the Year

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Tech. Sgt. Bradley Williams, a vehicle operator and dispatcher currently assigned as the acting first sergeant for the 5th Logistic Readiness Squadron, is counseling an Airman as part of his duties as the acting first sergeant. Sergeant Williams was honored, along with the other recipients, at the annual Global Strike Command Commander’s Conference held at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Keith Ballard)