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  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Britton Blake, a 69th Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress pilot, explains air-launched cruise missile capabilities to Rep. Julie Fedorchak at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 5, 2025. Fedorchak is a fourth generation North Dakotan and visited the base to better understand the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies) From the hill to the hangar: Representative Fedorchak visits Minot AFB
    From the hill to the hangar: Representative Fedorchak visits Minot AFB

    Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies

  • 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

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)
  • a missile in the dark night sky, white ethereal clouds surrounding it

    Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of U.S. nuclear force's safe, effective deterrent

    A joint team of AFGSC Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a single Mark-21 High Fidelity Re-Entry Vehicle May 21 at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg SFB, Calif.

  • Air Force Global Strike Command Emblem

    Unarmed Minuteman III Test Launch to Showcase Readiness of U.S. Nuclear Force's Safe, Effective Deterrent

    An operational test launch of an AFGSC unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) is scheduled between 12:01 to 5:01 a.m. Pacific Time, May 21, from north Vandenberg.

  • STRIKEWERX 5th Anniversary Logo

    STRIKEWERX Celebrates Five Years of Innovation

    In just five years, the STRIKEWERX Innovation Hub has uncovered new solutions that can save hundreds of millions of dollars for Air Force Global Strike Command.

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer Logo

    101 Critical Days of Summer – Fun in the sun!

    Summer is the time to enjoy the warm sunny days with family and friends but do it safely and never leave Mother Nature to chance and prepare for the unexpected.

  • Secretary of the Air Force nomination hearing.

    Senate confirms Meink to be nation’s 27th Air Force Secretary

    Dr. Troy E. Meink was confirmed May 13 by the Senate as 27th Secretary of the Air Force.

  • A B-1 bomber sits on the flightline in the rain

    Behind the Bomber: The team driving operational success

    Throughout Bomber Task Force 25-2, Airmen from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron have diligently worked to maintain the health of the B-1B Lancer fleet, keeping the team and aircraft mission-ready and allowing the 9th EBS to excel.

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