Wired up, Fired up

Jets may run on fuel, but most of the Air Force runs on cyber-data flowing through a labyrinth of cables and switches, connecting hundreds of users at near the speed of light.The 132 Airmen and civilians that make up the 5th Communications Squadron encompass nine separate career fields. They set up

IDS embodies “Peace through Vigilance”

Minot Air Force Base is responsible for two legs of the nuclear triad, providing nuclear deterrence for the nation and its allies. Airmen are at the core of the mission, maintaining the safety and security for America's most powerful weapon systems. One group of Airmen does that every day, but they

First storm of the season

20th Air Force Fall 2014 Leadership Symposium

This year's 20th Air Force Leadership Symposium brought together approximately 120 leaders at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., to discuss opportunities and challenges in the intercontinental ballistic missile mission. Joining the Task Force 214 and 20th Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Jack Weinstein, was

Adm. Cecil D. Haney visits Minot

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander, recently visited Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 17, 2014. As part of his ongoing series of visits with nuclear deterrent forces personnel, Haney toured facilities with both 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile wing personnel. The 5th