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. Bryson Ayers, 5th operational Group incoming commander, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force base, North Dakota, July 7, 2026. As the incoming commander, Ayers will be directly responsible for the people who fly the B-52's at Minot, making sure aircraft, crews and operational systems are prepared, certified and ready to execute the nation's strategic bomber mission at any time.


5th Operations Group welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Bryson Ayers, 5th operational Group incoming commander, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force base, North Dakota, July 7, 2026. As the incoming commander, Ayers will be directly responsible for the people who fly the B-52's at Minot, making sure aircraft, crews and operational systems are prepared, certified and ready to execute the nation's strategic bomber mission at any time.

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U.S. Air Force Col. James Schlabach, outgoing 91st Missile Wing (91st MW) commander, right, receives the 91st MW guidon from U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Stacy Jo Huser, 20th Air Force commander, left, assuming command of the 91st MW during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 8, 2026. Schlabach reflected on the accomplishments of the 91st MW, praising the Airmen and staff that worked under his command for their dedication and work towards the mission of global deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Benjamin Selchow)
U.S. Air Force Col. George Chapman, incoming 91st Missile Wing (91st MW) commander, right, passes the 91st MW guidon to U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Stacy Jo Huser, 20th Air Force commander, left, during a change of command at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 8, 2026. The 91st MW is one of the Air Force's three operational missile units. The 91st MW maintains a fleet of Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles and its mission is to defend the nation with a combat-ready nuclear force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Benjamin Selchow)
U.S. Air Force Col. George Chapman, incoming 91st Missile Wing (91st MW) commander, renders a salute to a formation of 91st MW Airmen during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 8, 2026. Chapman was the deputy commander of the 91st MW previously and reflected on the steadfast and lethal force that the 91st MW represents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Benjamin Selchow)
U.S. Air Force Col. George Chapman, incoming 91st Missile Wing (91st MW) commander, gives remarks after becoming the 91st MW commander during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 8, 2026. Chapman pledged to build on the 91st MW legacy by remaining dedicated to the mission and the people who make it possible. He assured those in attendance that the team will continue to be loyal in service, steadfast in resolve and lethal in combat capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Wesley Davies)
U.S. Air Force Col. James Schlabach, outgoing 91st Missile Wing (91st MW) commander, middle, relinquishes command to U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Stacy Jo Huser, 20th Air Force commander, left, during a change of command at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 8, 2026. Schlabach reflected on the accomplishments of the 91st MW, praising the Airmen and staff that worked under his command for their dedication and work towards the mission of global deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Wesley Davies)
Chief Master Sergeant Virgil A. Castro official photo.
Official photo for Colonel George L. Chapman.
U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing commander, left, relinquishes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Bryson Ayers 5th Operations Group (OG) incoming commander, right, during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 7, 2026. As the incoming commander, Ayers will be directly responsible for the people who fly the B-52's at Minot, making sure the aircraft, crews and operational systems are prepared, certified and ready to execute the nation's strategic bomber mission at any time.
U.S. Air Force Col. John Burrell, 5th Operations Group (OG) outgoing commander, right, receives the legion of Merit certificate 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, July 7, 2026. As the 5th OG commander, Burrell was responsible for leading the operational flying mission of the 5th Bomb Wing.
U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander, left, relinquishes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. George Hern 91st Security Forces Group (SFG) incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 1, 2026. Hern will ensure that the 91st SFG is trained, organized and equipped to secure 150 Minuteman III missiles, launch facilities and 15 Missile Alert Facilities geographically separated throughout 8,500 square miles.
U.S. Air Force Col. George Hern, 91st Security Forces Group (SFG) incoming commander, renders remarks during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 1, 2026. As the incoming commander, Hern will ensure that the 91st SFG is trained, organized and equipped to secure 150 Minuteman III missiles, launch facilities and 15 Missile Alert Facilities geographically separated throughout 8,500 square miles.
Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey
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