The 91st Missile Wing, through their extraordinary and exemplary support of the U.S. Strategic Command’s (USSTRATCOM) strategic deterrence mission, has been awarded the 2019 Omaha Trophy for the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) category.

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MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- B-52H Stratofortress Crew Chiefs at Minot Air Force Base are responsible for the maintenance performed on 28 assigned B-52 aircraft valued at over $1.96 billion. They perform inspections, launch and recover aircraft, refuel aircraft, along with numerous other maintenance tasks to provide fully mission capable B-52s in support of our conventional and nuclear presence. In fiscal year 2011 their efforts contributed to 900 training sorties and over 6,400 flying hours. Furthermore, they maintain the Continuous Bomber Presence while deployed to Anderson AFB, Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jesse Lopez)


Crew Chiefs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- B-52H Stratofortress Crew Chiefs at Minot Air Force Base are responsible for the maintenance performed on 28 assigned B-52 aircraft valued at over $1.96 billion. They perform inspections, launch and recover aircraft, refuel aircraft, along with numerous other maintenance tasks to provide fully mission capable B-52s in support of our conventional and nuclear presence. In fiscal year 2011 their efforts contributed to 900 training sorties and over 6,400 flying hours. Furthermore, they maintain the Continuous Bomber Presence while deployed to Anderson AFB, Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jesse Lopez)

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A ground crew vehicle guides a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron after landing in support of Bomber Task Force 25-2 at RAF Fairford, England, Feb. 11, 2025. NATO Allied and partner air forces can be deployed anytime, anywhere. BTF 25-2 is a demonstration of cooperation, collaboration, integration, and solidarity to promote peace and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez)
Airman Paridy Seng, 5th Security Forces Squadron defender, shoots an M320A1 Grenade Launcher with the help of alternate gunner Airman 1st Class Isaac Mann, 5SFS defender, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 30, 2025. An alternate gunner is used when firing the M320A1 Grenade Launcher to help the shooter reload by passing over rounds and giving aiming adjustments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies)
Tech. Sgt. Neal Baker, 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron defender, fires an M320A1 Grenade Launcher with the help of alternate gunner U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Charbonneau, 5th Security Forces Squadron combat arms section instructor, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 30, 2025. An alternate gunner is used when firing the M320A1 Grenade Launcher to help the shooter reload by passing over rounds and giving aiming adjustments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies)
Senior Airman Jose Diaz, 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron defender, fires an M320A1 Grenade Launcher at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 30, 2025. The M320A1 Grenade Launcher can be loaded with several types of ammunition depending on the situation. The M320A1 can also be mounted to another weapon to provide a more versatile weapon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies)
Civic and community leaders answer questions during the community leader engagement panel at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Dec. 12, 2024. The event focused on bringing together leaders and experts to share insights and answer questions from members of Team Minot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez)
Col. Benjamin Jensen, 5th Bomb Wing deputy commander, (left) greets Dr. William LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, arrives at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Oct. 30, 2024. LaPlante's role encompasses oversight of acquisition policies, defense logistics and the readiness of installations to support mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez)
Dr. William LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, tour the 5th Bomb Wing headquarters and attends a combined mission brief at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Oct. 30, 2024. LaPlante's role encompasses oversight of acquisition policies, defense logistics and the readiness of installations to support mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez)
Dr. William LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (left), listens to Col. Benjamin Jensen, 5th Bomb Wing deputy commander, during a combined mission brief at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Oct. 30, 2024. LaPlante's visit underscores his commitment to advancing acquisition practices, sustaining military infrastructure and reinforcing the nation's defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez)
Dr. William LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (left), coins members of Team Minot at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Oct. 31, 2024. LaPlante’s visit underscores his commitment to advancing acquisition practices, sustaining military infrastructure and reinforcing the nation’s defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez)
Col. Benjamin Jensen, 5th Bomb Wing deputy commander, (left) greets Dr. William LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, arrives at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Oct. 30, 2024. LaPlante’s role encompasses oversight of acquisition policies, defense logistics and the readiness of installations to support mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez)
Dr. William LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (left), listens to Col. Benjamin Jensen, 5th Bomb Wing deputy commander, during a combined mission brief during a 5th Bomb Wing tour at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Oct. 31, 2024. LaPlante’s visit underscores his commitment to advancing acquisition practices, sustaining military infrastructure and reinforcing the nation’s defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez)
Team Minot leadership look on as Dr. William LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, arrives at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Oct. 30, 2024. LaPlante is responsible for all matters pertaining to acquisition; contract administration; logistics and materiel readiness; installations and environment; operational energy; nuclear, chemical, and biological defense; the acquisition workforce; and the defense industrial base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez)