Running through thick and thin

MINOT, N.D. -- Members of the 5th Security Forces Squadron participated in the Trestle Valley Marathon April 30. Participants encountered high winds and freezing rain during their course but were able to run more than 3 hours before the stormy weather caused a quick close of the marathon. The Minot AFB team banked in more than 15 miles before cancellation of the marathon. (Courtesy photo)

Running for the crown

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- 2nd Lt. Elizabeth Allen, 5th Force Support Squadron manpower officer, finishes a 10K run as part of the Triple Crown event here May 14. The Triple Crown event is a three part cardio tournament consisting of a 5K, 10K, and triathlon run during the month of May. Events like there are designed to promote fitness among Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron-Forrest Wainwright)

Learning about the BUFF

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. –Col. Troy VanBemmelen(far right), 5th Operations Group commander, describes the B-52H Stratofortress’s capabilities to Bruce Carlson(center), Verendrye Electric general manager and Military Affairs Committee chairman, and Russ Gagnon, Dakota College programs director at Minot State University , during a B-52 static display tour here May 5. The tour portion of the monthly MAC 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)

Protocol's protocol

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE -- 2nd Lieutenant Sandra Lee, 5th Force Support Squadron, customer support chief and Staff Sgt. Bridget Bollinger, 5th Bomb Wing protocol personnel, reviews the distinguished visitors’ continuity binder. Protocol personnel are part of a selective, volunteer special duty, assigned to directly support the base commander and vice commander in handling all aspects of distinguished visitor visits, conferences, tours, and social functions initiated within the command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jesse Lopez)

ATSO training refines Airmen's skills

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Airmen take an Airmen’s manual test as part of the Ability to Survive and Operate exercise here May 2. The ATSO preparation exercise ensures that the Airman of Minot ready themselves for upcoming base wide inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Aaron-Forrest Wainwright)

ATSO training refines Airmen's skills

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Tech Sgt. Abdulraheem Henley assembles his weapon during an Ability to Survive and Operate exercise here May 2. The ATSO preparation exercise ensures that the Airman of Minot ready themselves for upcoming base wide inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Aaron-Forrest Wainwright)