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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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)
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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)
Team Minot leadership awaits the arrival of Dr. William LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, 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)
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)
Dr. William LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, tours 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)
Volunteers assist the 5th Bomb Wing Prevention Office by handing out pamphlets for domestic violence awareness to members at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Oct. 29, 2024. Since 1989, October has been a time to support domestic violence victims and raise awareness around the issue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Nottingham)
Tech. Sgt. Michael May, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing Security Forces Squadron, assists the 5th Bomb Wing Prevention Office by giving out pamphlets for domestic violence awareness and resources to members at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Oct. 29, 2024. Since 1989, October has been a time to support domestic violence survivors and advocate for victims. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies)
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Chief Master Sgt. Travis Chadick, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center command chief (center), listens to TSgt. Christopher Hermosillo, 91st Maintenance Group (91 MXG) non-commissioned officer in charge quality assurance programs (left), describes the challenges Airmen assigned to the 91 MXG face at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Oct. 4, 2024. The visit provided an opportunity for Chadick to discuss readiness and the vital role of maintenance personnel in supporting the nuclear deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez)