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 Tech. Sgt. Kelvin Moreno, 91st Missile Wing Atomic Spark innovation co-director, shows Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink a 3-D printed firearm magazine loader during a visit at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 29, 2026. The modernization of Minot AFB’s legacy Minuteman III infrastructure is one of Meink’s main priorities. Minot AFB is responsible for 15 missile alert facilities and 150 Minuteman III missiles located across roughly 8,000 square miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Wesley Davies)


Secretary of the Air Force sees ongoing modernization at Minot AFB

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kelvin Moreno, 91st Missile Wing Atomic Spark innovation co-director, shows Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink a 3-D printed firearm magazine loader during a visit at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 29, 2026. The modernization of Minot AFB’s legacy Minuteman III infrastructure is one of Meink’s main priorities. Minot AFB is responsible for 15 missile alert facilities and 150 Minuteman III missiles located across roughly 8,000 square miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Wesley Davies)

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Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink lands at Minot Air Force Base for an immersion June 29, 2026. The visit reinforced Minot AFB’s commitment to strengthening readiness, enhancing warfighting capabilities, and maintaining credible deterrence in support of national defense objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Wesley Davies)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Giftcent Graham, assigned to the 69th Bomber Generation Squadron, briefs Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink about the B-52H Stratofortress during a visit at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 29, 2026. Among other advances, the B-52H will be upgraded with new engines that will improve their performance and change their designation to B-52J. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Wesley Davies)
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink is greeted by U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. James Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander, upon arrival at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 29, 2026. The visit reinforced Minot AFB’s commitment to strengthening readiness, enhancing warfighting capabilities, and maintaining credible deterrence in support of national defense objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Wesley Davies)
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink and leaders from the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing gather for a combined mission brief during a visit at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 29, 2026. During the visit, base leadership and Meink discussed initiatives that will enhance operational readiness and reinforce the Air Force's ability to deter potential adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Wesley Davies)
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. 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.
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)