An official website of the United States government
Here's how you know
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Team Minot Photos

Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere Official portrait
The Airmen of the 69th Bomb Squadron render a salute at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 2, 2022.. Those in attendance included families of both commanders, support staff and the Knighthawks of the 69th BS. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham) 69th Bomb Squadron Change of Command
Lt. Col. Brandon Wheeler assumes command of the 69th Bomb Squadron from Lt. Col. Bryson Ayers at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 2, 2022. The lineage of the 69th BS pre-dates World War II, originally titled the 69th Bombardment Squadron, which activated in September of 1941.(U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham) 69th Bomb Squadron Change of Command
Lt. Col. Bryson Ayers delivers a speech to the 69th Bomb Squadron. at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 2, 2022. The 69th BS operates the B-52H Stratofortress, the world’s premiere heavyweight bomber. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham) 69th Bomb Squadron Change of Command
Col. Christopher Cain, 5th Operations Group commander, congratulates the incoming commander at the change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 2, 2022. The lineage of the 69th BS pre-dates World War II, originally titled the 69th Bombardment Squadron, which activated in September of 1941.(U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham) 69th Bomb Squadron Change of Command
Mr. Sage Casas, Mandan Hidatsa Arikara Nations, competitive dancer, performs a ceremonial dance for members of Team Minot during a closing ceremony for Native American Heritage Month at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 30, 2022. The ceremony was held to celebrate Native American Heritage Month and it showcased how the military is a diverse force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ryan Bell) Team Minot Observes Native American Heritage Month
Master Sgt. Ryan Bell, 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron, is served Native American Tacos at the Native American Heritage Month closing ceremony on Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 30, 2022. During the ceremony, attendees learned about Native American culture from local tribes and Native American Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham) Team Minot Observes Native American Heritage Month
Tech Sgt Pashala Lewis, a Native American Airman, explains his family’s traditions to a mother and children at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 30, 2022. During the ceremony, attendees learned about Native American culture from local tribes and Native American Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham) Team Minot Observes Native American Heritage Month
Two Native American dancers perform at the Native American Heritage Month closing ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 30, 2022. During the ceremony, attendees learned about Native American culture from local tribes and Native American Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham) Team Minot Observes Native American Heritage Month
A Native American dancer at the Native American Heritage Month closing ceremony shows off his regalia to a child at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 30, 2022. During the ceremony, attendees learned about Native American culture from local tribes and Native American Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham) Team Minot Observes Native American Heritage Month
Member’s of Team Minot pose with guest speakers during a Native American Veteran panel at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 17, 2022. The panel was held to celebrate Native American Heritage Month and it showcased how the military is a diverse force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ryan Bell) Team Minot Observes Native American Heritage Month
Master Sgt. Stephaun McKinley, 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron operations and training superinten- dent, discusses how an early experience in his career inspired him to become a commissioned officer at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 3, 2022. McKinley was selected to commission under the Senior Enlisted Commissioning Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ryan Bell) E to O, MSgt. Stephaun McKinley
Master Sgt. Stephaun McKinley, 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron operations and training superinten- dent, discusses his journey to become a commissioned officer at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 3, 2022. McKinley was selected to commission under the Senior Enlisted Commissioning Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ryan Bell) E to O, MSgt. Stephaun McKinley
Master Sgt. Stephaun McKinley, 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron operations and training superinten- dent, stands at a podium in the security forces guard- mount room at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 3, 2022. McKinley was selected to commission under the Senior Enlisted Commissioning Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ryan Bell) E to O, MSgt. Stephaun McKinley
Master Sergeant Stephaun McKinley , 91st Missile Wing Security Forces, poses in front of an American flag at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 28, 2022. McKinley is one of sixteen award recipients in Air Force Global Strike Command to earn an officer position through the Air Force Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program. SLECP allows designated Air Force and Space Force senior leaders to directly select exceptionally performing, highly talented enlisted Airmen and Guardians for commissioning through OTS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham) E to O, MSgt. Stephaun McKinley
A B-52H Stratofortess takes off during Exercise Prairie Vigilance, Nov. 7, 2022, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. Prairie Vigilance tests the 5th Bomb Wing’s ability to conduct strategic-bomber readiness operations. Minot Air Force Base Airmen execute Exercise Prairie Vigilance
A B-52H Stratofortess takes off during Exercise Prairie Vigilance, Nov. 7, 2022, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. Prairie Vigilance tests the 5th Bomb Wing’s ability to conduct strategic-bomber readiness operations. Minot Air Force Base Airmen execute Exercise Prairie Vigilance
A B-52H Stratofortess takes off during Exercise Prairie Vigilance, Nov. 7, 2022, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. Prairie Vigilance tests the 5th Bomb Wing’s ability to conduct strategic-bomber readiness operations. Minot Air Force Base Airmen execute Exercise Prairie Vigilance
A B-52H Stratofortess takes off during Exercise Prairie Vigilance, Nov. 7, 2022, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. Prairie Vigilance tests the 5th Bomb Wing’s ability to conduct strategic-bomber readiness operations. Minot Air Force Base Airmen execute Exercise Prairie Vigilance
A B-52H Stratofortess takes off during Exercise Prairie Vigilance, Nov. 7, 2022, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. Prairie Vigilance tests the 5th Bomb Wing’s ability to conduct strategic-bomber readiness operations. Minot Air Force Base Airmen execute Exercise Prairie Vigilance
Seventeen Airmen were awarded an Air Force Marathon medal by base leadership at Minot Air Force, North Dakota, Nov. 15, 2022. The Airmen participated in the Bismarck Marathon as a substitution to the Air Force Marathon held on Sept. 17, 2022, which was at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham) Airmen Compete in Bismark Marathon
Seventeen Airmen were awarded an Air Force Marathon medal by base leadership at Minot Air Force, North Dakota, Nov. 15, 2022. The Airmen participated in the Bismarck Marathon as a substitution to the Air Force Marathon held on Sept. 17, 2022, which was at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham) Airmen Compete in Bismark Marathon
Airmen celebrate during the presentation of an Air Force Marathon Medal at Minot Air Force, North Dakota, Nov. 15, 2022. The Airmen participated in the Bismarck Marathon as a substitution to the Air Force Marathon held on Sept. 17, 2022, which was at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham) Airmen Compete in Bismark Marathon
Airman 1st Class Jarious George from the 5th Force Support Squadron, Airman 1st Class Kojo Affainie and Airman Constanza De Puerta, from the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron, earn their United States citizenship during a naturalization ceremony, Nov. 15, 2022, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. During the ceremony, the Airmen were presented with their Certificates of Naturalization, making them U.S. citizens by law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright) Minot AFB Naturalization Ceremony
Airman 1st Class Jarious George from the 5th Force Support Squadron, Airman 1st Class Kojo Affainie and Airman Constanza De Puerta, from the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron, earn their United States citizenship during a naturalization ceremony, Nov. 15, 2022, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. During the ceremony, the Airmen were presented with their Certificates of Naturalization, making them U.S. citizens by law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright) Minot AFB Naturalization Ceremony
Airman 1st Class Jarious George from the 5th Force Support Squadron, Airman 1st Class Kojo Affainie and Airman Constanza De Puerta, from the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron, earn their United States citizenship during a naturalization ceremony, Nov. 15, 2022, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. During the ceremony, the Airmen were presented with their Certificates of Naturalization, making them U.S. citizens by law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright) Minot AFB Naturalization Ceremony
Airman 1st Class Jarious George from the 5th Force Support Squadron, Airman 1st Class Kojo Affainie and Airman Constanza De Puerta, from the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron, earn their United States citizenship during a naturalization ceremony, Nov. 15, 2022, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. During the ceremony, the Airmen were presented with their Certificates of Naturalization, making them U.S. citizens by law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright) Minot AFB Naturalization Ceremony
Airman 1st Class Jarious George from the 5th Force Support Squadron, Airman 1st Class Kojo Affainie and Airman Constanza De Puerta, from the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron, earn their United States citizenship during a naturalization ceremony, Nov. 15, 2022, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. During the ceremony, the Airmen were presented with their Certificates of Naturalization, making them U.S. citizens by law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright) Minot AFB Naturalization Ceremony
Airman 1st Class Jarious George from the 5th Force Support Squadron, Airman 1st Class Kojo Affainie and Airman Constanza De Puerta, from the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron, earn their United States citizenship during a naturalization ceremony, Nov. 15, 2022, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. During the ceremony, the Airmen were presented with their Certificates of Naturalization, making them U.S. citizens by law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright) Minot AFB Naturalization Ceremony
Airman 1st Class Jarious George from the 5th Force Support Squadron, Airman 1st Class Kojo Affainie and Airman Constanza De Puerta, from the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron, earn their United States citizenship during a naturalization ceremony, Nov. 15, 2022, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. During the ceremony, the Airmen were presented with their Certificates of Naturalization, making them U.S. citizens by law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright) Minot AFB Naturalization Ceremony
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 21, 2019. The exercise simulated a scenario where B-52s were launched from multiple locations to strike the same target areas.

Want to connect?

Minot AFB
Social Media Pages

   

 

Official FSS Website  
FSS Facebook
Community Bulletin Board

Informational Links