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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Deterrence from the ground up


Deterrence from the ground up

From left, Airman 1st Class Ricardo Alexander Martinez and Senior Airman Tyler Yates, 791st Maintenance Squadron Mechanical and Pneudraulics Section technicians, prepare to inspect a crane cable at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 21, 2017. MAPS continually maintains and repairs equipment, enabling the 91st Missile Wing to complete U.S. Strategic Command’s deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alyssa M. Akers)

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Leadership assigned to the 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron (MSFS) huddle up in preparation for Operation Cerberus at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, Sept. 22, 2024. Operation Cerberus was a readiness exercise designed to simulate a deployed environment and give an opportunity for Airmen of 891 MSFS to test their expeditionary skills.
U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicolas Niazian, 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron (MSFS) operations officer, delivers a mission brief for Operation Cerberus at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, Sept. 22, 2024. Operation Cerberus was a readiness exercise designed to simulate a deployed environment and give an opportunity for Airmen of 891 MSFS to test their expeditionary skills.
Airmen assigned to the 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron pose for a group photo at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, Sept. 26, 2024. Camp Ripley is a 53,000-acre training center with numerous ranges and facilities designed for military and civilian agencies to develop their skills.
An Airman assigned to the 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron (MSFS) guards a rooftop with an M-4 carbine rifle during an exercise at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, Sept. 26, 2024. Airmen from 891 MSFS traveled to Camp Ripley to improve military readiness and team cohesion.
Airman Justin Todd, 54th Helicopter Squadron (54HS) UH-1N Iroquois flight engineer (left), sits by a M-240 while U.S. Air Force Capt. Damon Lappe, 54HS UH-1N Iroquois pilot (center) and U.S. Air Force Capt. Grace Orahood, 54 HS UH-1N Iroquois pilot (right), fly over Camp Ripley, Minnesota, Sept. 24, 2024.The 54 HS coordinated with the 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron to designate simulated targets for Operation Cerberus.
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jakob Hauser, 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron flight commander, shoots an M-4 carbine rifle during Operation Cerberus at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, Sept. 24, 2024. Hauser tested his accuracy with an M-4 carbine rifle while shooting in different positions at the weapons range.
Airmen assigned to the 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron perform simulated tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) on their wingman during Operation Cerberus at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, Sept. 24, 2024. TCCC severely reduces the risk of hemorrhaging, which is the leading preventable cause of death in combat.
Airmen assigned to the 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron load their M-4 carbine rifle cartridges with ammo during Operation Cerberus at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, Sept. 26, 2024. The Airmen qualified with M-4 carbine rifles on a full-length weapons range, which tested their readiness capabilities.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Hall, 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron (MSFS) unit program coordinator, teaches 891st MSFS Airmen how to conduct formations during Operation Cerberus at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, Sept. 23, 2024. 891 MSFS executed training in a variety of disciplines including land navigation, tactical combat casualty care, close quarters battle tactics and conventional weapons training.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Hall, 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron (MSFS) unit program coordinator, runs formation drills during Operation Cerberus at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, Sept. 23, 2024. The 891 MSFS executed training in a variety of disciplines including land navigation, tactical combat casualty care, close quarters battle tactics and conventional weapons training.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Sheets, 54th Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Iroquois flight engineer, awaits instruction while wielding a M-240 during Operation Cerberus at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, Sept. 23, 2024. Airmen from the 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron and 54 HS traveled to Camp Ripley to increase military readiness and improve team cohesion.
Airmen assigned to the 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron pose for a group photo at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, Sept. 26, 2024. Camp Ripley is a 53,000-acre training center with numerous ranges and facilities designed for military and civilian agencies to develop their skills.