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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NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Staff Sgt. Christian Lewis, 5th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, and Airman 1st Class Tony Iovinelli, 5th OSS AFE journeyman, field-pack a drag-chute during Red Flag 08-03 July 30. A drag-chute is an extra-large parachute that B-52 pilots deploy during landing to slow the aircraft’s momentum. It is approximately 90 feet long. In all, AFE maintains more than $12 million worth of survival equipment on the 5th Bomb Wing’s B-52s alone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Wright)


Aircrew flight equipment critical to B-52 mission

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Staff Sgt. Christian Lewis, 5th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, and Airman 1st Class Tony Iovinelli, 5th OSS AFE journeyman, field-pack a drag-chute during Red Flag 08-03 July 30. A drag-chute is an extra-large parachute that B-52 pilots deploy during landing to slow the aircraft’s momentum. It is approximately 90 feet long. In all, AFE maintains more than $12 million worth of survival equipment on the 5th Bomb Wing’s B-52s alone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Wright)

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U.S. Air Force Col. James Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander, provides remarks at an assumption of responsibility ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Becky Thomas, incoming 91st MW command chief, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 19, 2024. The event marked the assumption of responsibility by Thomas as the command chief of the 91st Missile Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)
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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Becky Thomas, 91st Missile Wing command chief (right), salutes U.S. Air Force Col. James Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander (left), during an assumption of responsibility ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 19, 2024. In her role as command chief of the 91st Missile Wing, Thomas will serve as the primary advisor to Schlabach on matters relating to the readiness, professional development, welfare, discipline and quality of life for Airmen assigned to the 91st Missile Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Becky Thomas, 91st Missile Wing command chief (center), speaks to the crowd at an assumption of responsibility ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 19, 2024. Thomas spoke about her excitement and enthusiasm for the opportunity to lead the 91st Missile Wing’s Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Becky Thomas, 91st Missile Wing command chief (center), speaks to the crowd at an assumption of responsibility ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 19, 2024. Thomas spoke about her excitement and enthusiasm for the opportunity to lead the 91st Missile Wing’s Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)
Airmen assigned to the 5th Munitions Squadron compete in the 5th Maintenance Group’s inaugural Mission Generation Competition at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 17, 2024. This event aimed to demonstrate and evaluate proficiencies by incorporating urgency and fostering spirited competition among various units.
Airman st Class Wesley Wright
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