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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Every 450 flight hours, the B-52H Stratofortress must undergo a full body inspection. Parts are removed, disassembled, inspected and repaired or replaced as necessary and reassembled. This inspection is known as a phase inspection and takes place at the base’s Phase Dock. The B-52 is a complex aircraft and inspections are completed by distinct teams of Airmen from the 5th Maintenance Squadron, who each ensure the dependability of the aircraft parts.


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Every 450 flight hours, the B-52H Stratofortress must undergo a full body inspection. Parts are removed, disassembled, inspected and repaired or replaced as necessary and reassembled. This inspection is known as a phase inspection and takes place at the base’s Phase Dock. The B-52 is a complex aircraft and inspections are completed by distinct teams of Airmen from the 5th Maintenance Squadron, who each ensure the dependability of the aircraft parts.

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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)
Dr. William LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, tour 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)
Dr. William LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (left), listens to Col. Benjamin Jensen, 5th Bomb Wing deputy commander, during a combined mission brief at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Oct. 30, 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 (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)
Dr. William LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (left), listens to Col. Benjamin Jensen, 5th Bomb Wing deputy commander, during a combined mission brief during a 5th Bomb Wing tour 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)
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)