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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  • Let’s Learn about the Cold War: Part 14 – The Cuban Missile Crisis

    Though the Cold War was filled with moments of tension, nothing brought the world closer to a reality of nuclear war than the Cuban missile crisis.After the failed Bay of Pigs invasion, Cuba was keen to strengthen its ties to the USSR. Fidel Castro was worried about more aggression from the United

  • Let's Learn about the Cold War: Part 13 - The Bay of Pigs

    In the late 1950s, the Cuban Revolution resulted in a communist government with Fidel Castro in charge. In light of the Cold War, Castro's friendly relationship with the Soviet Union made the United States uncomfortable because of Cuba's close proximity to America.Castro's new government was

  • Flightline Rescue Training

    Firefighters from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron participated in a training exercise on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., August 28, 2015. Before the exercise began, firefighters were given a safety briefing about responding to the simulated B-52H Stratofortress engine fire. The purpose

  • Vaccine Considerations for Teens and Preteens

    In the first two years of life most children receive an average of eight well child visits, a physical or checkup for the child to ensure they are reaching appropriate growth and cognitive functioning milestones as they age, along with routine vaccinations.  However, by the time children reach

  • Enjoy the Great Outdoors

    Enjoying the fresh air, clear water and wildlife? More and more people have headed into the great outdoors for rest, relaxation, adventure and restoration. In the past five years alone, more than one-third of adults in the United States have gone on a camping trip.No matter what level of camping

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