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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A defender Airman fires a Mk 19 automatic grenade launcher.


OPERATION Valhalla Strike sharpens 891st MSFS defenders’ readiness

An 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron (891MSFS) defender fires a Mk 19 automatic grenade launcher at Camp Ripley Training Center, Minn., Aug. 26, 2025. The defenders participated in OPERATION Valhalla Strike, allowing the 891MSFS to complete requirements not possible at Minot AFB, including full-distance live-fire exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum)

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An Airman jumps in an attempt to catch a frisbee during the Summer Games at Minot Air Force Base, Aug. 22, 2025. The Summer Games is an annual event hosted by the 5th Force Support Squadron to encourage physical fitness, camaraderie and competition as well as boost morale.
Airmen celebrate winning a soccer match during the Summer Games at Minot Air Force Base, Aug. 22, 2025. The Summer Games is an annual event at Minot AFB featuring a variety of sporting competitions designed to strengthen camaraderie and foster teamwork across Team Minot.
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Colin Connor, Director of Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Site Activation Task Force, delivers a message to members of the Minot community at the Sentinel program town hall in Minot, North Dakota, Aug. 26, 2025. Air Force officials, town government officials, and town business leaders at the town hall meeting pointed toward transparency and community involvement as the massive defense project moves ahead.