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  • Airmen assigned to the 5th Security Forces Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, watch a B-52H Stratofortress take off as part of Exercise Global Thunder 26 at Minot AFB, North Dakota, Oct. 26, 2025. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise designed to train U.S. Strategic Command Forces and assess joint operational readiness. Global Strike Airmen strengthen strategic readiness during Global Thunder 26
    Global Strike Airmen strengthen strategic readiness during Global Thunder 26

    Senior Airman Trust Tate

  • U.S. Air Force Col. James Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander, Michael Frye, Minot Police Department chief of police, Captain Dale Plessas, Minot Police Department deputy chief and U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing commander at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 29, 2025 The engagement included a tour of facilities and discussions aimed at supporting cooperation between the base and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla) Leadership of Minot Police Department meets with commanders of Minot Air Force Base.
    Leadership of Minot Police Department meets with commanders of Minot Air Force Base.

    Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla

  • Several Airmen take off from the start line of a ruck march. Team Minot challenges themselves in Norwegian Foot March
    Team Minot challenges themselves in Norwegian Foot March

    Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum

  • 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing leadership deliver the game ball at Sentinel Stadium for the Minot North High School football game in Minot, North Dakota, Sept. 20, 2025. The pre-game ceremony highlights the partnership between Team Minot and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis Gomez) Gameball flies; Minot AFB brings airpower to Minot Highschool kickoff
    Gameball flies; Minot AFB brings airpower to Minot Highschool kickoff

    Senior Airman Luis Gomez

  • The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron’s fire protection team extinguishes an ongoing fire during a live aircraft fire exercise at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 16, 2025. Fire prevention professionals receive regular training to stay ready to handle everything from bush fires to flames caused by burning rocket fuel and hazardous materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston) 5CES firefighters tackle the blaze
    5CES firefighters tackle the blaze

    Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

  • Up-armored Ford F-350s are delivered to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 8, 2025. To enhance safety, efficiency and sustainability for defenders, the installation is set to receive these vehicles over the next two years as part of the phased replacement of Bearcats and Humvees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston) Minot AFB modernizes fleet with up-armored Ford F-350s for enhanced security
    Minot AFB modernizes fleet with up-armored Ford F-350s for enhanced security

    Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston

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)
  • Airmen assigned to the 5th Security Forces Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, watch a B-52H Stratofortress take off as part of Exercise Global Thunder 26 at Minot AFB, North Dakota, Oct. 26, 2025. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise designed to train U.S. Strategic Command Forces and assess joint operational readiness.

    Global Strike Airmen strengthen strategic readiness during Global Thunder 26

    Global Thunder 26 (GT26), the latest iteration of USSTRATCOM’s annual field training & command & control exercise, concluded Oct. 26 here. While Exercise GT26 occurred at multiple locations, Minot AFB supported activities amongst two bomb wings & a missile wing accounting for two thirds of the U.S.

  • A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Bomb Squadron prepares to depart Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, in support of a Bomber Task Force deployment, Oct. 16, 2025. The U.S. demonstrates its unwavering commitment to Allies and partners through the global presence and actions of its military forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

    9th BS deploys to Misawa AB in support of Bomber Task Force mission to the Pacific

  • From left, U.S. Air Force Airman Nathaniel Hardin and Airman 1st Class Evan Wallace, 28th Bomber Generation Squadron B-1 propulsion systems apprentices, connect a bleed air hose to a B1-B Lancer during exercise Death Strike 25-03 at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 23, 2025. During the exercise the 28th BGS loaded inert JASSMs onto B-1B Lancers, refining procedures to improve sortie generation speed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Neal)

    Death Strike 25-03 tests 7th BW with largest munitions push in years

    The 7th Munitions Squadron and the 28th Bomber Generation Squadron conducted a large-scale munitions exercise Sept. 22–25 as part of Death Strike 25-03, a quarterly training event held by the munitions squadron that tests rapid generation, movement and loading procedures required for wartime

  • Gen. S.L. Davis, left, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, passes the Eighth Air Force guidon to Maj. Gen. Ty Neuman

    The Mighty Eighth, J-GSOC welcome new commander

    The Airmen of the Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center welcomed Maj. Gen. Ty Neuman and said farewell to Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost during a change of command ceremony here November 6.

  • An unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches during an operational test at 01:35 a.m Pacific Time Nov. 5, 2025, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. ICBM systems require regular testing to verify system performance and identify any potential issues. Data gathered from Glory Trip 254 helps to identify and mitigate potential risks, ensuring the continued accuracy and reliability of the ICBM force.(U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

    GT 254: AFGSC validates reliability, readiness of ICBM force with Minuteman III test launch

    AFGSC conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM from Vandenberg SFB, Calif., on Nov. 5, 2025. This test, designated GT 254, evaluated the ongoing reliability, operational readiness, & accuracy of the ICBM system, a cornerstone of America's national defense.

  • General Bussiere and General Davis pass a guidon for a change of command ceremony.

    Davis takes command of AFGSC

    Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen bid farewell to Gen. Thomas Bussiere and welcomed new commander Gen. S.L. Davis during a change of command ceremony here November 4. “This command underpins every operational plan in the Department of War with its long range nuclear and conventional strike. If

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