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  • Senior Airman Arthur Pancoast, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Journeyman, (left), and Capt. Natalie Petro, EOD flight commander, (right), prepare a shape charge to be detonated remotely at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 12, 2025. The event aimed to train new Airmen for the EOD flight in detonating shape charges and observe their effects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies) Explosive Ordnance Disposal team keeps skills sharp at Minot AFB
    Explosive Ordnance Disposal team keeps skills sharp at Minot AFB

    Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies

  • A phone dialing the Safe Rides phone number. Providing safe reliable and confidential rides to prevent DUI's and potential fatalities. (courtesy photo) Safe Rides program offers free, confidential rides for military personnel
    Safe Rides program offers free, confidential rides for military personnel

    Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey

  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Merkel and Lt. Col. Vincent Noel, 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron pilots, maneuver a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft to conduct air-to-air refueling with a KC-46 Pegasus aircraft assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, during Bomber Task Force Europe over the North Atlantic Ocean, May 20, 2025. This BTF deployment demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s ability to operate from flexible, dispersed locations while maintaining strategic reach and precision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Guthrie) 23rd EBS arrives at Morón Air Base, Spain
    23rd EBS arrives at Morón Air Base, Spain

    Staff Sgt. Bryan Guthrie

  • 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

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 graphic created in Adobe Illustrator released online May 21, 2025, announcing Air Force Global Strike Command’s virtual town hall livestream regarding the ongoing Missile Community Cancer Study that will be fully open to the public for the fourth time to allow broader access to released information as well as let the public voice their own questions and concerns to Department of the Air Force senior leaders. The VTH is scheduled to be held on Zoom June 4, 2025, at 2:00 pm. CST, by AFGSC commander, Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, accompanied by DAF medical professionals and senior leaders. The recording of the event will be released afterwards on AFGSC’s YouTube and DVIDS pages. (U.S. Air National Guard graphic by Tech. Sgt. Shelby Thurman)

    AFGSC announces MCCS Virtual Town Hall to discuss Comprehensive Health Risk Assessments

    AFGSC will hold a public virtual Town Hall June 4 to discuss the latest results from the Missile Community Cancer Study. AFGSC leaders & medical professionals from USAFSAM will discuss the recently completed Comprehensive Health Risk Assessments for each of the three missile bases. The CHRAs use the

  • 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.

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