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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  • Thirteen years later

    Thirteen years, 19,000 missions in Afghanistan, 36,000 in Iraq - and now the last of the Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units are finally home.Among the returnees was three-time bronze star recipient, Master Sgt. John McCoy, 5th Bomb Wing EOD flight chief. Through his eyes, McCoy explains his

  • New and improved LE Desk

    Renovations to the Law Enforcement Desk started Sept. 15 and are estimated to be completed by mid-October or early November."The conversion from a single dispatch center to an Emergency Control Center was the driving force behind the renovation," said Staff Sgt. Daniel Baker, 5th Security Forces

  • AF releases criteria for new service medal

    Air Force officials released nomination criteria for the new Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal, following Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James' May 27, 2014, authorization.The NDOSM will be awarded to individuals for their direct support of Nuclear Deterrence Operations."This

  • Teamwork with simulated launch ensures missile wing’s success

    Minot Air Force Base's 91st Missile Wing recently conducted a simulated electronic launch of the Minuteman III missile. The purpose of the SELM is to thoroughly test the weapon system ensuring a reliable, safe, secure and effective weapon system."SELM provides reliability data," said Capt. Daniel

  • Mandatory winter safety briefings Friday

    Winter presents unique challenges for Minot Airmen when it comes to completing the strategic deterrence mission in austere weather conditions. The extremely cold environment has led to numerous Airmen being injured, in some cases fatally. For this reason, the wing is holding a mandatory safety

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