Global Strike Airmen affected by flood, evacuated

MINOT, N.D.-- Members of Team Minot work together to prepare sandbags for the incoming floods here June 1. In preparation for possible flooding, the city of Minot, with assistance from Airmen from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota National Guard as well as many other organizations, are setting up secondary dikes along the river. The Souris River threatens to break the levies already in place, thousands of Minot citizens, including military members, their families and DoD civilians, have been forced to evacuate the area. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron-Forrest Wainwright)

Warbirds welcome new commander

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Col. James Dawkins, 5th Bomb Wing commander, witnesses the unveiling of his name on the side of a B-52H Stratofortress here May 31. Colonel Dawkins will lead as the 51st commander of the 5th Bomb Wing “Warbirds.” The change of command ceremony is one of the Air Force’s time-honored traditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron-Forrest Wainwright)

Warbirds welcome new commander

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Col. James Dawkins, 5th Bomb Wing commander, receives his first salute from wing personnel during the 5th Bomb Wing change of command ceremony here May 31. Colonel Dawkins will lead as the 51st commander of the 5th Bomb Wing “Warbirds.” The change of command ceremony is one of the Air Force’s time-honored traditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Michael J. Veloz)

Warbirds welcome new commander

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Maj. Gen. Floyd Carpenter, 8th Air Force commander, passes the 5th Bomb Wing guidon to Col. James Dawkins as he assumes command May 31. Colonel Dawkins will lead as the 51st commander of the 5th Bomb Wing “Warbirds.” The change of command ceremony is one of the Air Force’s time-honored traditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Michael J. Veloz)

Learning about the BUFF

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Lt. Col. Jason Pabelico, 5th Bomb Wing director of staff, describes the B-52H Stratofortress’s capabilities to John MacMartin, Minot Area Chamber of Commerce president, during a B-52 static display tour here May 5. The tour portion of the monthly Military Affairs Committee meeting brings together local civic and base leadership to discuss topics affecting the base, Minot and the surrounding communities. This month’s meeting focused on B-52s and the 5th BW’s role in Air Force Global Strike Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Thomas Dow)

Driving for better community relations

MINOT, N.D. -- Lt. Col. Eric Werner, 5th Bomb Wing staff judge advocate, prepares to make his putt during the Military Affairs Committee Golf Scramble at the Minot Country Club May 9. The Golf Scramble is an annual event designed to enhance community relations between base and civic leadership. (Air Force photo/Senior Airman Michael J. Veloz)