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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The 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Maintenance Tiger Team, epitomized the 5th Bomb Wing commander’s vision of mission ownership. With great ingenuity, a pair of technicians analyzed a long standing problem of insufficient UA-HMMWV floor heat and devised a solution within two hours. They built a team to modify 109 vehicles, using existing components to redirect air flow to the vehicle floor board and providing much needed warmth for 5th BW and 91st Missile Wing Defenders. AFGSC adopted this 30-minute modification for implementation on all northern-tier fleets to dramatically improve quality of life for Defenders across the command. Additionally, the team installed 110-volt power inverters on the UA-HMMWVs to facilitate installation of heated floor mats, providing a barrier between frozen armor floor plating and the occupants’ feet, enabling Defenders to focus on nuclear security objectives during winter operations. This Vehicle Maintenance team is proud to take ownership of the mission and is dedicated to providing only the best service to their customers. (U.S. Air Force Illustration/Senior Airman Kristoffer Kaubisch)


5th LRS Airmen earn Own It Award

The 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Maintenance Tiger Team, epitomized the 5th Bomb Wing commander’s vision of mission ownership. With great ingenuity, a pair of technicians analyzed a long standing problem of insufficient UA-HMMWV floor heat and devised a solution within two hours. They built a team to modify 109 vehicles, using existing components to redirect air flow to the vehicle floor board and providing much needed warmth for 5th BW and 91st Missile Wing Defenders. AFGSC adopted this 30-minute modification for implementation on all northern-tier fleets to dramatically improve quality of life for Defenders across the command. Additionally, the team installed 110-volt power inverters on the UA-HMMWVs to facilitate installation of heated floor mats, providing a barrier between frozen armor floor plating and the occupants’ feet, enabling Defenders to focus on nuclear security objectives during winter operations. This Vehicle Maintenance team is proud to take ownership of the mission and is dedicated to providing only the best service to their customers. (U.S. Air Force Illustration/Senior Airman Kristoffer Kaubisch)

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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.
Airmen assigned to the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron compete in the 5th Maintenance Group’s inaugural Mission Generation Competition at Minot Air Force, North Dakota, July 17, 2024. The competition consisted of changing a jet tire, assembling guided munitions, and attaching munitions to a B-52H Stratofortress.
U.S. Air Force Airman Moises Martinez (left) and Staff Sgt. Dylan Lindgren, 69th Bomb Squadron load crew members, attach guided munitions to a B-52H Stratofortress during the 5th Maintenance Group’s inaugural Mission Generation Competition at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 17, 2024. The Airmen competed to determine which team could safely accomplish assigned tasks in the shortest amount of time.
Airmen cheer from the stands for their team during the 5th Maintenance Group’s inaugural Mission Generation Competition at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 17, 2024. The competition consisted of changing a jet tire, assembling guided munitions, and attaching munitions to a B-52H Stratofortress.
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. The competition tested their speed, safety, accuracy, and teamwork.
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)