A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, prepares to take-off at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 14, 2021. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jesse Jenny)

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  • For the love of the game

    When Airman 1st Class Cody Sluder, 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, was a kid, his free time was spent playing basketball. Raised in Rantoul, Kansas, Sluder would often play basketball after school until his dad finished with late night school board meetings.This was

  • The force behind the bombers of Global Thunder 17

    The 608th Strategic Operations Squadron and Task Force 204 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., provide the behind-the-scenes connectivity that support the nuclear bomber and reconnaissance generations for exercise Global Thunder 17.

  • U.S. Strategic Command welcomes Hyten as new commander

    Gen. John E. Hyten assumed command of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) from Adm. Cecil D. Haney during a change of command ceremony here, Nov. 3.Hyten previously served as commander of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., from Aug. 2014 to Oct. 2016. While there, he

  • Dirt Boys prepare for winter

    Minot Air Force Base, N.D. is known for its harsh winters, to alleviate some of the blues during this period, the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment section is responsible for clearing the path to the roads on base.From the flightline to the missile fields, snow control works daily

  • Exercise Global Thunder 17 concludes

    Global Thunder 17 is an annual U.S. Strategic Command-sponsored command post and field training exercise designed to provide training opportunities and to test and validate command, control and operational procedures. AFGSC supports U.S. Strategic Command's global strike and nuclear deterrence

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