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  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Rick Romero, pl-1 area supervisor, 5th Security Force squadron, puts out a fire as a part of burn training during the bivouac exercise at Fargo Air National Guard Base, North Dakota, June 1st, 2026. Air Force burn training consists of specialized live-fire exercises conducted by Fire Protection Specialists to handle aircraft crashes, structural fires, and wildland emergencies. Bivouac exercise prepares Airmen for expeditionary operations
    Bivouac exercise prepares Airmen for expeditionary operations

    A1C Anthony Ramey

  • Two men stand in from of an aircraft. Mission Complete: Col. Jimmy Schlabach Takes His Final Flight at Minot AFB
    Mission Complete: Col. Jimmy Schlabach Takes His Final Flight at Minot AFB

    Airman Ben Selchow

  • U.S. Air Force Col. Adam T. Rector, incoming 91st Maintenance Group (MXG) commander (right), accepts the guidon from U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander (left), during the 91st MXG change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 5, 2026. Following three years as Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center Detachment 3 commander, Rector assumed command of the 91st MXG, bringing his experience and leadership to an organization critical to sustaining the wing’s readiness and strategic deterrence mission. 91st Maintenance Group welcomes their new commander
    91st Maintenance Group welcomes their new commander

    Airman Joseline Chacon

  • An explosive ordnance disposal robot examines a downed small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) during Warbird Week at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 14, 2026. Warbird Week validated Team Minot’s ability to detect, defend against, and defeat sUAS threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson) Warbird Week sharpens operational readiness across the 5th Bomb Wing
    Warbird Week sharpens operational readiness across the 5th Bomb Wing

    Sra Kyle Wilson

  • Distinguished visitors and base leadership pose for a group picture in front of a B-52H Stratofortress. Task Force 21 hosts Nuclear Triad Symposium in Minot
    Task Force 21 hosts Nuclear Triad Symposium in Minot

    Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies

UPCOMING EVENTS

Minot Air Force Base Honor Guard presents the colors during the singing of the national anthem at the 5th Maintenance Group (MXG) change of command at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 29, 2023. The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard’s mission is to deliver premier ceremonial honors, inspire the nation, and represent all Airmen and Guardians to the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evan Lichtenhan)

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SUPPORT

U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Hoadley, 5th Bomb Wing commander, and Team Minot members pose for a photo at the Operation Homefront Back-to-School Supplies Brigade at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 4, 2023. The Back-to-School Brigade is a nationwide campaign by Operation Homefront that collects and distributes school supplies to eligible service member dependents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alyssa Bankston)

NEWCOMER GUIDE

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Anderson, 5th Maintenance Group (MXG) commander, delivers a speech to the crowd at the 5th MXG’s Maintenance Professionals of the Year awards banquet at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 25, 2023. Anderson spoke on how vital the mission is at Minot, and thanked everyone for their contribution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trust Tate)
  • DAF Safety Freedom 250: Vigilance beyond the gate. U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds”, fly past Artemis II at Kennedy Space Center, Fla., Feb. 12, 2026. From precision flight overhead to astronauts bound for space, both the Thunderbirds and Artemis II are a celebration of Americans who dared to explore and push the boundaries of what is possible.

    Freedom 250: Vigilance Beyond the Gate

  • A U.S. Navy Admiral sits in the cockpit of a B-1B Lancer during flight.

    USSTRATCOM commander tours Dyess AFB, highlights global strike readiness

    U.S. Navy Adm. Rich Correll, commander, U.S. Strategic Command, visited Dyess Air Force Base June 23-24, 2026, gaining firsthand insight into the installation's readiness posture and the Airmen who deliver critical long-range strike capabilities for the Department of War.

  • A stealth bomber fires a cruise missile

    U.S. Airmen and Sailors Conduct B-2 LRASM Live-Fire Sinking Exercise

    The Pacific Air Forces successfully conducted a live-fire Sinking Exercise using the B-2 Spirit north of the Mariana Islands. The B-2 deployed the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile, demonstrating enhanced ability to achieve strategic objectives within range of potential threats. 

  • Airmen and civilians stand in a group and receive a brief

    Dyess showcases conventional, future-force missions to emerging AFGSC leaders

    Dyess AFB hosted more than 40 participants from five distinct Air Force Global Strike Command professional development programs for a comprehensive mission immersion June 10-12. The three-day visit brought together enlisted, officer, and civilian leaders from the Striker Titan, Trailblazer, Intern,

  • Image of an Airman's patch.

    AFMEDCOM initiates 4th inter-command transfer

    The Air Force Medical Command began its fourth inter-command transfer June 29, 2026, realigning medical Airmen currently under Air Force Global Strike Command to the 359th Medical Wing, Medical Readiness Command-Alpha.

  • A team comprised of Airmen and civilians assigned to the 95th Maintenance Group apply an edge sealant to a Square B vinyl applique

    95th Wing pays homage to heritage, unveils new tail flash

    On June 26, 2026, the first E-4B Nightwatch featuring the insignia, was unveiled to the 95th Bomb Group Memorials Foundation members, active-duty 95th Wing Airmen, their family and friends as part of the 95th Wing’s Heritage Week, which took place at Offutt AFB, Neb.

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