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  • Senior Airman Nicholas Bowden, 69th Bomber Generation Squadron load crew member, secures an inert GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munition to a B-52H Stratofortress during the 1st Quarter Weapons Load Competition at Minot Air Force Base, May 2, 2025. Weapons load competitions play a significant role in enhancing mission readiness and strengthening global strike capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston) 5th AMXS competes in 2025 1st Quarter Weapons Load Competition
    5th AMXS competes in 2025 1st Quarter Weapons Load Competition

    Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston

  • A workstation for an Airman assigned to the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance flight at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 30, 2025. The vehicle maintenance flight maintains the vehicles used by units on base to ensure they are always capable of carrying out the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies) Vehicle Maintenance keeps wheels turning at Minot
    Vehicle Maintenance keeps wheels turning at Minot

    Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies

  • Cody Jolovich, U.S. Air Force Wildland Fire Branch crew member, cuts down Russian Olive trees on Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 22, 2025. The Wildland Branch helps protect Air Force personnel and property from wildfires by clearing away dangerous plants and other things that can easily catch fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Nottingham) The Wildland Fire Branch: Clearing the Frontlines
    The Wildland Fire Branch: Clearing the Frontlines

    Senior Airman Alexander Nottingham

  • . Confidential Care, Lasting Impact: Inside Minot AFB’s MFLC Program
    Confidential Care, Lasting Impact: Inside Minot AFB’s MFLC Program
  • A veteran overlooks the cheering crowd during the Western North Dakota Honor Flight homecoming at Minot International Airport in Minot, N.D., April 28, 2025. Veterans were welcomed by family, friends and supporters after visiting Washington, D.C. memorials honoring their military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez) Team Minot welcomes back the Western North Dakota Honor Flight
    Team Minot welcomes back the Western North Dakota Honor Flight

    Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez

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)
  • Leadership from the 35th Fighter Wing, Eighth Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force pose for a group photo

    8 AF leadership meets with JASDF, visits 35 FW

  • DAF Announces Top Performing Safety Leaders and Teams for 2024

    DAF Announces Top Performing Safety Leaders and Teams for 2024

    Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety Maj. Gen. Sean Choquette released the recipients for the fiscal year 2024 Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff Safety Awards, as well as the Air and Space Forces Chief of Safety Awards.

  • Ground transportation operators assigned to the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron discuss training tactics during a field training exercise at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, April 3, 2025. The exercise incorporated convoy transport and route reconnaissance, bare base operations, casualty carries, trauma response, and battle drills in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hastings)

    509th Logistical Readiness Squadron achieves Daedalian Trophy victory

    The 509th LRS earned the 2024 AFGSC Director of Logistics Readiness Awards, the prestigious Daedalian Major General Warren R. Carter Logistics Effectiveness Award, & the Terminal of the Year Award, Cat. 2.

  • Striker Frontline Leadership Course Graduates 1,000 Airmen

    To better equip warfighters, Air Force Global Strike Command’s Professional Development Division launched the Striker Frontline Leadership Course, which fuses Striker Culture with the commander’s priorities.

  • aircrew prepare to board a B-1B airplane

    BTF 25-2: Depart for mission

    B-1B Lancers assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron prepare for a mission during Bomber Task Force 25-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 22, 2025. USSTRATCOM Bomber Task Force missions help maintain global stability and security by demonstrating the ability to operate in different

  • A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle from the 159th Fighter Wing flies alongside a B-52H Stratofortress  during air-to-air integration training, April 29, 2025. The training enhanced interoperability between active-duty and Air National Guard aircrews, reinforcing their ability to operate as a cohesive force in complex airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Matthew Dougherty)

    2nd Bomb Wing Integrates with Key Partners at Chennault International Airport

    The 2nd Bomb Wing and the 159th Fighter Wing demonstrated enhanced interoperability and strengthened their operational capabilities during a combined air-to-air integration training event held April 29, 2025, culminating in an operational survey of the Louisiana Army National Guard’s Lake Charles

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