Ice can't stop a BUFF

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- A crane operator from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, de-ices a B-52H Stratofortress here Dec. 17. De-icing is a process in which liquid solutions are sprayed onto an aircraft during the winter months to both defrost and prevent future precipitation from freezing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brittany Y. Auld)

Warbirds OWN IT during surge ops

The 5th Bomb Wing participated in an exercise recently to evaluate and validate the 5th BW's flying operations capability. By training in any type of weather, the Warbirds of Minot show they can provide full-spectrum deterrence and outstanding support for the 91st Missile Wing; and if deterrence fails, B-52 firepower on demand. By launching BUFFs in the harsh winters of North Dakota, it only proves our proud, confident and professional Airmen truly take ownership of mission accomplishment. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Aaron Allmon)

Warbirds OWN IT during surge ops

The 5th Bomb Wing participated in an exercise recently to evaluate and validate the 5th BW's flying operations capability. By training in any type of weather, the Warbirds of Minot show they can provide full-spectrum deterrence and outstanding support for the 91st Missile Wing; and if deterrence fails, B-52 firepower on demand. By launching BUFFs in the harsh winters of North Dakota, it only proves our proud, confident and professional Airmen truly take ownership of mission accomplishment. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Aaron Allmon)

Warbirds OWN IT during surge ops

The 5th Bomb Wing participated in an exercise recently to evaluate and validate the 5th BW's flying operations capability. By training in any type of weather, the Warbirds of Minot show they can provide full-spectrum deterrence and outstanding support for the 91st Missile Wing; and if deterrence fails, B-52 firepower on demand. By launching BUFFs in the harsh winters of North Dakota, it only proves our proud, confident and professional Airmen truly take ownership of mission accomplishment. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Aaron Allmon)

Warbirds OWN IT during surge ops

The 5th Bomb Wing participated in an exercise recently to evaluate and validate the 5th BW's flying operations capability. By training in any type of weather, the Warbirds of Minot show they can provide full-spectrum deterrence and outstanding support for the 91st Missile Wing; and if deterrence fails, B-52 firepower on demand. By launching BUFFs in the harsh winters of North Dakota, it only proves our proud, confident and professional Airmen truly take ownership of mission accomplishment. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Aaron Allmon)

Warbirds OWN IT during surge ops

The 5th Bomb Wing participated in an exercise recently to evaluate and validate the 5th BW's flying operations capability. By training in any type of weather, the Warbirds of Minot show they can provide full-spectrum deterrence and outstanding support for the 91st Missile Wing; and if deterrence fails, B-52 firepower on demand. By launching BUFFs in the harsh winters of North Dakota, it only proves our proud, confident and professional Airmen truly take ownership of mission accomplishment. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Aaron Allmon)