Sink or Swim

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Airmen from the 91st Maintenance Group shovel snow at a missile launch facility here, April 30. The work was part of an ongoing fight to ensure the sites do not become flooded during warmer spring weather. Two years ago, flood damage caused three missiles to be removed and sent to the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Depot at Hill AFB, Utah, for refurbishment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brittany Y. Auld)

Sink or Swim

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Airmen from the 91st Maintenance Group shovel snow at a missile launch facility here, April 30. The work was part of an ongoing fight to ensure the sites do not become flooded during warmer spring weather. Two years ago, flood damage caused three missiles to be removed and sent to the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Depot at Hill AFB, Utah, for refurbishment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brittany Y. Auld)

Airman shares flood experience

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Staff Sgt. Arrin Tune, 91st Operations Support Squadron, takes a picture with the Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley at the Air Force Charity Ball in Washington D.C. Staff Sgt. Tune recently spoke at the event, specifically requested by the Air Force Aid Society, to talk about her experiences of the Minot flood of 2011 and its aftermath. (Courtesy photo)

Minot missile security forces chief retires

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Chief Master Sgt. Curtis W. Van Rees, 91st Security Forces Group security forces manager, retired March 29 from duty here. He was the focal point and mentor for developing leadership and professionalism in the enlisted ranks through guidance and training in all facets of military bearing, behavior, and justice. As a Career-long security forces member, Chief Van Rees held numerous leadership positions within security forces. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Kristoffer Kaubisch)

Minot missile security forces chief retires

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Chief Master Sgt. Curtis W. Van Rees, 91st Security Forces Group security forces manager, retired March 29 from duty here. He was the focal point and mentor for developing leadership and professionalism in the enlisted ranks through guidance and training in all facets of military bearing, behavior, and justice. As a Career-long security forces member, Chief Van Rees held numerous leadership positions within security forces. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Kristoffer Kaubisch)

791st MSFS Airman recognized by Top 3

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- The Minot Top 3 awarded Senior Airman Blake A. Radey, 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron response force leader, with the Top 3 Award, March 21. Airman Radey led 688 hours of Mobile Fire Team security for four penetrated sites, thirteen open launchers, and four nuclear convoys in direct support of maintenance operations. His leadership was instrumental to the 91 MW maintaining a 99% ICBM alert rate. Additionally, Airman Radey’s superior military bearing and excellent public speaking abilities resulted in his selection to conduct the unit’s mission brief for the CUI IG inspectors. Moreover, he was hand-selected to assist the Convoys Flight during Lt. Gen. Judith A. Fedder’s visit where he showcased MFT capabilities and tactics. For this and much more, Airman Radey has proved he is a true asset to the City of Minot, his squadron, Minot Air Force Base and the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Stephanie Ashley)