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 Col. Jimmy Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander (left), presents the Legion of Merit to Col. Michael Suden, 91st Operations Group outgoing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 24, 2026.


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U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander (left), presents the Legion of Merit to Col. Michael Suden, 91st Operations Group outgoing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 24, 2026. As the 91st OG commander, Suden commanded three missile squadrons and an operations support squadron, providing nuclear combat capability to the commander of the United States Strategic Command in support of national objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Carson Jeney)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Shimonsky, 91st Operations Group incoming commander, renders remarks during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 24, 2026
U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Suden, 91st Operations Group outgoing commander, receives the Legion of Merit medal during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 24, 2026.
U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander (left), relinquishes the guidon to Col. Daniel Shimonsky, 91st Operations Group incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 24, 2026.
U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander (left), receives the guidon from Col. Michael Suden, 91st Operations Group outgoing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 24, 2026.
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U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander (left), and U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Edington 91st Maintenance Group (MXG) commander (right), stand at attention during the 91st MXG change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 5, 2026. The 91st Maintenance Group ensures the readiness, reliability and sustainment of the wing's strategic weapon systems, providing safe, secure and effective support to the nation's nuclear deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Joseline Chacon Monterroso)
U.S. Air Force Col. Adam T. Rector, incoming 91st Maintenance Group (MXG) commander, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 5, 2026. After leading Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center Detachment 3 for the past three years, Rector assumed command of the 91st MXG, where he will lead Airmen responsible for sustaining the capabilities that enable the wing’s safe, secure and effective strategic deterrence mission.
U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Edington 91st Maintenance Group (MXG) commander, (right) hands over the guidon to Col. Jimmy Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander (left), during the 91st MXG change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 5, 2026. Edington passed the guidon to Schlabach, who then presented it to the incoming commander, signifying the transfer of authority and responsibility within the 91st MXG.
U.S. Air Force Col. Adam T. Rector, incoming 91st Maintenance Group (MXG) commander (right), accepts the guidon from U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander (left), during the 91st MXG change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 5, 2026. Following three years as Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center Detachment 3 commander, Rector assumed command of the 91st MXG, bringing his experience and leadership to an organization critical to sustaining the wing’s readiness and strategic deterrence mission.
U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander (left), U.S. Air Force Col. Adam T. Rector, incoming 91st Maintenance Group (MXG) commander (center), and U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Edington and 91st Maintenance Group (MXG) commander (right), engage during the 91st MXG change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 5, 2026. The 91st MXG oversees maintenance, supply, transportation and munitions operations that support the wing’s global strike mission and long-term mission readiness.
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