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. – “This isn’t war, it’s an inspection,” Col. Joel Westa, 5th Bomb Wing commander, told Airmen from the 5th BW – referring to the upcoming Defense Nuclear Surety Inspection – during a series of all-calls at the base theater here May 15. The commander emphasized the importance of maintaining a calm, professional focus throughout the inspection, which kicks off May 16. “We know what we’re going to be inspected on: our job,” Colonel Westa said. “Do your job; we’ll do great.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Wright)




5/15/2008 - MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- "This isn't war, it's an inspection," Col. Joel Westa, 5th Bomb Wing commander, told Airmen from the 5th BW - referring to the upcoming Defense Nuclear Surety Inspection - during a series of all-calls at the base theater here May 15. The commander emphasized the importance of maintaining a calm, professional focus throughout the inspection, which kicks off May 16. "We know what we're going to be inspected on: our job," Colonel Westa said. "Do your job; we'll do great." (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Wright)

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