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  • A line of C-300 mobile fuel vehicles are parked at the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil and lubricant flight’s parking area at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 24, 2025. A C-300 mobile fuel vehicle is capable of carrying 1,200 gallons of fuel and can dispense 80 gallons of fuel per minute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies) 5LRS petroleum, oil and lubricant flight fuels readiness
    5LRS petroleum, oil and lubricant flight fuels readiness

    Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies

  • Maj. Gen. Michael Drowley looks up at an off-screen B-52H Stratofortress. AFOTEC commander visits Minot AFB
    AFOTEC commander visits Minot AFB

    Senior Airman Trust Tate

  • Ryan Ackerman, 91st Missile Wing honorary commander (fourth from left), poses for a photo with 5th Bomb Wing (5BW) leadership and 23rd Bomb Squadron flight crew after an orientation flight at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 24, 2025. The aircrew took Ackerman on an orientation flight to help give a better idea of the 5BW’s mission and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies) 5th Bomb Wing facilitates orientation flight for Minot civic leader Ryan Ackerman
    5th Bomb Wing facilitates orientation flight for Minot civic leader Ryan Ackerman

    Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies

  • Team Minot Airmen collaborate with local first responders during a mass casualty exercise outside of Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 17, 2025. Personnel during mass casualty exercises are able to work on rapid communication and response while identifying any strengths and weaknesses in trauma skills, communication, transportation, and casualty management. Team Minot and Local First Responders Join Forces
    Team Minot and Local First Responders Join Forces

    Senior Airman Trust Tate

  • A photo graphic of two Airmen posing for a photo at their computers. Minot’s DEFO Program prepares enlisted Airmen for officer careers
    Minot’s DEFO Program prepares enlisted Airmen for officer careers

    Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum

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)
  • black and white photo of the first B-52 coming in for landing

    Another decade of the B-52’s enduring legacy

    Air Force Global Strike Command is celebrating the enduring legacy of one of America’s most iconic strategic bombers -- the B-52 Stratofortress, affectionately known as the BUFF.

  • DAF senior leaders at subcommittee meeting.

    Meink, Allvin, Saltzman outline strategies, priorities necessary to secure the nation

    DAF senior leaders highlighted the recent U.S. strike on Iran as a vivid example for what is possible – but also at risk – unless Congress ensures sufficient, uninterrupted funding for the Air Force and Space Force.

  • Airmen conduct weapons training outside

    21st Air Task Force conducts ART-CL Training

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to 21st Air Task Force conducted military operations in urban environment training during Advanced Ready Training - Contingency Location (ART-CL) training on Fort Dix, New Jersey. ART-CL training prepared the 21st ATF for working in contested environments to increase

  • U.S. Air Force photo

    30-year old fuels hydrant system supports B-1 beddown

    For over 15 years, the 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s fuels hydrant system has operated at minimal activity, supporting routine fueling operations for the RQ-4 Global Hawk program and other transit aircraft. However, the system is now being used at one of its highest operational levels in

  • Bronze sculpture of Eighth Air Force Airmen in WWII

    WWII Mighty Eighth Airmen memorialized in European sculpture

    In recognition of the heroic actions of the Eighth Air Force during World War II, The Normandy Institute dedicated the Eighth Air Force Memorial as part of an unveiling ceremony at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, June 5, 2025.

  • Four white horses with female riders holding the Texas and American flags walk in front of a B-1 Lancer

    B-1B Lancer: 40 striking years

    June 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of B-1B Lancer at Dyess AFB. The multi-mission B-1, carrying the largest conventional payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force, is the backbone of America's long-range bomber force, rapidly delivering massive quantities of precision and

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