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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Staff Sgt. Paul Olmos III, 91st Missile Security Forces Squadron tactical response force team leader, and Senior Airman Gareck Esposito, 91st MSFS TRF sharp shooter, are coined by Col. Michael Lutton, 91st Missile Wing commander, at the TRF building on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 2, 2014. Olmos and Esposito recently attended training courses at Camp Guernsey, with Esposito attending the sniper course, which he graduated as both Class Leader and Distinguished Graduate; and Olmos attending the K-9 course, which he graduated top of the class. Esposito was one of five TRF Airmen to attend the sniper course and one of four to graduate. Based on historical numbers for the sniper course, an 80% graduation rate, is above average making Minot’s graduation rates of all Guernsey courses, including K-9, the highest in the 20th Air Force over the last two years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Morris)


Minot Airmen earn top marks at Guernsey

Staff Sgt. Paul Olmos III, 91st Missile Security Forces Squadron tactical response force team leader, and Senior Airman Gareck Esposito, 91st MSFS TRF sharp shooter, are coined by Col. Michael Lutton, 91st Missile Wing commander, at the TRF building on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 2, 2014. Olmos and Esposito recently attended training courses at Camp Guernsey, with Esposito attending the sniper course, which he graduated as both Class Leader and Distinguished Graduate; and Olmos attending the K-9 course, which he graduated top of the class. Esposito was one of five TRF Airmen to attend the sniper course and one of four to graduate. Based on historical numbers for the sniper course, an 80% graduation rate, is above average making Minot’s graduation rates of all Guernsey courses, including K-9, the highest in the 20th Air Force over the last two years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Morris)

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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)
U.S. Air Force Col. James Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander (left), passes a guidon to Chief Master Sgt. Becky Thomas, 91st Missile Wing command chief, during an assumption of responsibility ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 19, 2024. The passing of the guidon symbolized 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)
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)
Members of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) arrive at the 5th Bomb Wing headquarters during a base visit at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 10, 2024. The DNFSB is an independent organization chartered with the responsibility of providing recommendations and advice to the President and the Secretary of Energy regarding public health and safety issues at defense nuclear facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)
U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing commander, speaks with members of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) during a base visit at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 10, 2024. The DNFSB reviews and evaluates the content and implementation of the standards relating to the design, construction, and operation of defense nuclear facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)
U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing commander (right), speaks to Thomas Summers, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) vice chairman, during a base visit at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 10, 2024. The visit provided an opportunity for Summers and other DNFSB members to gain a deeper understanding of Team Minot’s nuclear deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)
U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing commander, provides a welcome briefing to members of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) during a base visit at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 10, 2024. The mission of the DNFSB is to provide independent analysis, advice, and recommendations to the President and Secretary of Energy regarding defense nuclear facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)
Minot Air Force Base Honor Guardsmen present the colors during a retirement ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 3, 2024. The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard’s vision is to promote the Air Force mission, preserve their heritage and protect their standards and image. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez)
Minot Air Force Base Honor Guardsmen await their cue to present the colors during a retirement ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 3, 2024. The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard’s vision is to promote the Air Force mission, preserve their heritage and protect their standards and image. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez)
Minot Air Force Base Honor Guardsmen display the colors during the national anthem at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 28, 2024. The Minot AFB Honor Guard serves a distinct mission under unique conditions from performing military honors around North Dakota to presenting colors on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez)