SecAF presents first Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medals

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James presented the Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal for the first time ever to 25 Airmen during Air Force Global Strike Command's 2014 Global Strike Challenge, Nov. 5.James approved the NDOSM in May with the intent of recognizing Airmen for their

Global Thunder 2014

The Minot Air Force Base 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing participated in the U.S. Strategic Command worldwide exercise Global Thunder 2014 on Oct. 17 - 29, 2014.Exercise Global Thunder is  USSTRATCOM's annual field training and battle staff exercise, designed to drill all mission areas with

The mission's in our veins

Airmen from the Minot Air Force Base 5th Medical Group medical labs spend their duty hours investigating the causes of illness around base. By collecting and examining blood and urine samples, the Airmen in the labs are able to test for certain bacteria and infection -- ensuring both base-wide

Public health ensures safety and sanitation

A food inspection is conducted in the kitchen of the dining facility on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 28, 2014. Inspections at the dining facility are conducted monthly to ensure that all standards are being met. Inspections carefully document food storage, preparation, serving and sanitation

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