Minot Air Force Base

Minot Air Force Base

An Infographic on the 5th Bomb Wing mission statement. The 5th Bomb Wing aligns under Eighth Air Force and Air Force Global Strike Command. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Carson Jeney.)

5th Bomb Wing mission statement

Senior Airman Carson Jeney
Jill Cangealose, personal trainer, performs a squat at the Mcadoo Fitness center on Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 10, 2026. Jill led fitness classes that reached hundreds of Airmen spouses and community members.

Personal Trainer leaves lasting impact on Team Minot

Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey
U.S. Air Force Col. John Burrell, 5th Bomb Wing (BW) incoming commander, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 9, 2026. As the incoming commander, Burrell is responsible for leading the 5th BW’s B-52H Stratofortress operations and ensuring the wing remains ready to provide global strike capabilities in support of Air Force Global Strike Command’s strategic deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey)

5th Bomb Wing welcomes new commander

Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey
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

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

Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey

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)

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)