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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  • Serving the country that welcomed them

    Two Airmen from Minot Air Force Base recently received their United States citizenship. Both Airmen, from the 5th Comptroller Squadron, further cemented their commitment and service to the U.S. during a naturalization ceremony held in Bismarck, North Dakota, July 31."I came to the United States six

  • Weathering the years

    Three days before Christmas, in 1966, a 17-year-old boy began a journey that would last 22 years and take him around the world.Dennis Miller was joining the United States Air Force and heading to basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas."Basic lasted six months," Miller said. "After that I

  • From pup to Alpha

    This is the second in a three part series chronicling the journey of MWD handlers from technical training to kennel master.A strong team is often defined as a group of people who share a common goal and work together to achieve it.However, sometimes a team consists of two individuals working side by

  • 5th BW celebrates 95 years

    Friday marks the 95th Anniversary of the 5th Bomb Wing. Originally activated August 15, 1919 as the 2nd Observation Group at Luke Field in the Territory of Hawaii, the men and women of the 5th BW have seen action in WWII and Operations Desert Fox, Allied Force, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, to

  • GSC: Then and now

    The first bombing competition was held in 1948 with three aircrews from 10 B-29 bomber units throughout the Strategic Air Command at Castle Air Force Base, California, said Staff Sgt. Brian Stives, 8th Air Force Public Affairs, in an article showcasing the legacy of Global Strike Challenge. Scoring

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