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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U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Antonio Ayala, 91st Missile Maintenance Squadron (91 MMXS) missile handling team officer in charge (left), and U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James Porter, 91 MMXS missile maintenance team non-commissioned officer in charge (right), provide final checks during Simulated Electronic Launch Minuteman (SELM) testing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 3, 2026.


Simulated Electronic Launch Minuteman demonstrates readiness at Minot AFB

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Antonio Ayala, 91st Missile Maintenance Squadron (91 MMXS) missile handling team officer in charge (left), and U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James Porter, 91 MMXS missile maintenance team non-commissioned officer in charge (right), provide final checks during Simulated Electronic Launch Minuteman (SELM) testing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 3, 2026. Throughout the evaluation, 91 MW crews demonstrated their ability to rapidly respond to simulated launch directives, maintain secure and reliable communications and ensure strict adherence to operational procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Wesley Davies)

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Cables are connected to the Simulated Electronic Launch Minuteman (SELM) control monitor (SCM) during SELM testing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 3, 3036
Airmen assigned to the 91st Missile Maintenance Squadron verify Simulated Electronic Launch Minuteman (SELM) procedures along with Airmen assigned to the 377th Test and Evaluation Group (377 TEG) and 576th Flight Test Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 3, 2026.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dallin Black, 91st Missile Wing Missile Maintenance Squadron team evaluator, climbs into a launcher equipment room during Simulated Electronic Launch Minuteman (SELM) testing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 3, 2026.
U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing (91 MW) commander, commands Simulated Electronic Launch Minuteman (SELM) execution team members during ongoing SELM testing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 3, 2026.
Airman 1st Class Se’kani Frett (right), 5th Security Forces Squadron (5 SFS) defender, scans Common Access Cards during Warbird Week at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 14, 2026. As a part of his duties, Frett determines whether or not an individual is authorized to gain access to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Ben Selchow)
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 5th Munitions Squadron inspect munitions during Warbird Week at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 13, 2026. Warbird Week consisted of various scenarios designed to test Airmen’s ability to operate in challenging conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 5th Maintenance Group load munitions onto a B-52H Stratofortress during Warbird Week at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 13, 2026. The B-52 is capable of dropping or launching the widest array of weapons in the U.S. inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)
An explosive ordnance disposal robot examines a downed small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) during Warbird Week at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 14, 2026. Warbird Week validated Team Minot’s ability to detect, defend against, and defeat sUAS threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sherva, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team member, transports EOD equipment during Warbird Week at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 14, 2026. Sherva disarmed and defeated simulated explosives as part of Warbird Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)
U.S. Air Force Gen. S.L. Davis gives the keynote speech during the Nuclear Triad Symposium.
U.S. Air Force Gen. Stephen L. Davis presents the commander’s award for public service to North Dakota State Sen. Randy A. Burckhard.