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  • U.S. Air Force Col. George Chapman, incoming 91st Missile Wing (91st MW) commander, right, passes the 91st MW guidon to U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Stacy Jo Huser, 20th Air Force commander, left, during a change of command at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 8, 2026. The 91st MW is one of the Air Force's three operational missile units. The 91st MW maintains a fleet of Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles and its mission is to defend the nation with a combat-ready nuclear force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Benjamin Selchow) 91st Missile Wing welcomes new commander at Minot AFB
    91st Missile Wing welcomes new commander at Minot AFB

    Airman Benjamin Selchow

  • U.S. Air Force Col. Bryson Ayers, 5th operational Group incoming commander, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force base, North Dakota, July 7, 2026. As the incoming commander, Ayers will be directly responsible for the people who fly the B-52's at Minot, making sure aircraft, crews and operational systems are prepared, certified and ready to execute the nation's strategic bomber mission at any time. 5th Operations Group welcomes new commander
    5th Operations Group welcomes new commander

    Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey

  • U.S. Air Force Col. George Hern, 91st Security Forces Group (SFG) incoming commander, renders remarks during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 1, 2026. As the incoming commander, Hern will ensure that the 91st SFG is trained, organized and equipped to secure 150 Minuteman III missiles, launch facilities and 15 Missile Alert Facilities geographically separated throughout 8,500 square miles. 91st Security Forces Group welcomes their new commander
    91st Security Forces Group welcomes their new commander

    A1C Anthony Ramey

  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kelvin Moreno, 91st Missile Wing Atomic Spark innovation co-director, shows Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink a 3-D printed firearm magazine loader during a visit at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 29, 2026. The modernization of Minot AFB’s legacy Minuteman III infrastructure is one of Meink’s main priorities. Minot AFB is responsible for 15 missile alert facilities and 150 Minuteman III missiles located across roughly 8,000 square miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Wesley Davies) Secretary of the Air Force sees ongoing modernization at Minot AFB
    Secretary of the Air Force sees ongoing modernization at Minot AFB

    Senior Airman 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)
  • photo of an Airman in a yellow hazmat suit with a gas mask on

    F.E. Warren AFB Hosts HYDRA FURY 26

    The 90th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight hosted HYDRA FURY 26 at F.E. Warren Air Force Base on May 20, bringing together Department of War EOD personnel and interagency partners for a joint nuclear accident and incident response training exercise.

  • An Airman works on the flightline

    Dyess Airmen validate pre-flight procedures during LRASM Event Zero

    A joint team of evaluators, aircrew and maintenance personnel conducted a U.S. Air Force Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) Event Zero at Dyess Air Force Base on June 2, marking a significant milestone in B-1B Lancer rapid weapons system integration.

  • U.S. Air Force Gen. S.L. Davis, left, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, receives a briefing from Mark Bean, 377th Test Support Squadron range operations manager, at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 17, 2026. Bean briefed Davis about the state-of-the-art equipment used to patrol and maintain the installation's more than 50,000 acres of wilderness area that supports various Team Kirtland mission partners, ensuring wildlife safety and environmental stewardship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Donnell Schroeter)

    Global Strike leaders focus on priorities during Kirtland visit

    Gen. S.L. Davis, commander of AFGSC, & Chief Master Sgt. Shawn M. Aiello, command chief of AFGSC, visited Kirtland AFB, N.M., from June 15-17, to appreciate the people, operations & facilities that enable the installation’s national defense mission.

  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Giftcent Graham, assigned to the 69th Bomber Generation Squadron, briefs Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink about the B-52H Stratofortress during a visit at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 29, 2026. Among other advances, the B-52H will be upgraded with new engines that will improve their performance and change their designation to B-52J. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Wesley Davies)

    Secretary of the Air Force sees ongoing modernization at Minot AFB

    SecAF Troy Meink visited Minot AFB to see the dual missions of the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing.

  • An artist's rendering depicts a U.S. Air Force B-21 Raider inside a maintenance hangar at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota. The 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth was selected as the first main operating base and formal training unit for the next-generation stealth bomber. Defense infrastructure construction is underway at the installation to prepare for the arrival and integration of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

    SecAF visits Ellsworth AFB as base reaches historic B-21 Raider facilities milestone

    SecAF Troy Meink visited Ellsworth AFB June 30-July 1 to receive updates on the 28th Bomb Wing’s B-1B Lancer operations and the ongoing preparations to onboard the B-21 Raider.

  • 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

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