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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23rd BS celebrates centennial


23rd BS celebrates centennial

Since June 16, 1917, the 23rd Bomb Squadron has been on the frontline of our nation’s wars. Originally organized at Kelly Field, Texas, the 23rd BS began as the 23rd Aero Squadron during World War I and transitioned to the squadron it is today during World War II. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman J.T. Armstrong)

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A 91st Missile Maintenance Airman briefs Tom Rafferty, Military Affairs Committee chairman, on the payload transporter vehicle during a Military Affairs Committee luncheon at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 5, 2025. These vital vehicles are responsible for transporting the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile across vast distances, utilizing public roads to reach strategic locations, and ensuring precise emplacement or removal at launch facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Nottingham)
A 54th Helicopter Squadron (HS) UH-1N Iroquois flight engineer briefs a member of the city of Minot community on the helicopter's capabilities during a Military Affairs Committee luncheon at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 5, 2025. The 54th HS provides the 91st Missile Wing rapid security response capabilities to Team Minot’s missile fields, providing overwatch security during convoy operations, as well as executing search and rescue and medical evacuation operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Nottingham)
Senior Airman Trust Tate, 5th Bomb Wing public affairs specialist, captures video of a speaker during a Military Affairs Committee (MAC) luncheon at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 5, 2025. Hosted regularly by both the Minot Area Chamber Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Minot AFB, the MAC lunch provides a platform for civic leaders and military personnel to connect, exchange ideas, and stay informed about the base’s mission and activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Nottingham)
U.S. Maj. Andrew Tripplet, 5th Comptroller Squadron commander, speaks with a member of the city of Minot community during a Military Affairs Committee (MAC) luncheon at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 5, 2025. Hosted regularly by both the Minot Area Chamber Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Minot AFB, the MAC lunch provides a platform for civic leaders and military personnel to connect, exchange ideas, and stay informed about the base’s mission and activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Nottingham)
A 5th Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress aircrew member gives a Military Affairs Committee member a tour of the aircraft’s bomb bay during a Military Affairs Committee luncheon at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 5, 2025. Luncheons like this allow community leaders to engage and discuss important topics that are happening both on Minot Air Force Base and the City of Minot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Nottingham)
Colonel Richard W. Zeigler is currently serving as the Commander of the 5th Mission Support Group, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota.
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Zeigler, 5th Mission Support Group commander, speaks on becoming the incoming 5th Mission Support Group commander during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 2, 2025. A change of command ceremony is a formal military tradition that signifies the transfer of authority and responsibility from one commander to another in a public event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies)
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Zeigler, incoming 5th Mission Support Group (5MSG) commander (right), accepts the 5MSG guidon from U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing commander (left), during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 2, 2025. Lamarand passed the guidon to Zeigler during the ceremony, symbolically passing command of the 5MSG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies)
U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing commander (left), presents U.S. Air Force Col. Jerry Ottinger, 5th Mission Support Group (5MSG) commander (right), with the 5MSG guidon during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 2, 2025. Ottinger led six squadrons providing full spectrum operational and expeditionary support to the 5th Bomb Wing, the 91st Missile Wing and the 54th Helicopter Squadron, delivering global assurance, precision strike, and nuclear deterrence to six combatant commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies)
U.S. Air Force Col. Jerry Ottinger, 5th Mission Support Group (5MSG) commander, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 2, 2025. Ottinger led six squadrons providing full spectrum operational and expeditionary support to the 5th Bomb Wing, the 91st Missile Wing and the 54th Helicopter Squadron, delivering global assurance, precision strike, and nuclear deterrence to six combatant commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies)
U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing Commander (left), and U.S. Air Force Col. Jerry Ottinger, 5th Mission Support Group commander (right), pose for a picture with a Legion of Merit award at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 2, 2025. The Legion of Merit is an award that is earned through exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies)
U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing commander, gives a speech during the change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 2, 2025. A change of command ceremony is a formal military tradition that signifies the transfer of authority and responsibility from one commander to another in a public event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies)
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