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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  • Code change: Securing our assets

    Once a year, the codes used to launch Minot Air Force Base's intercontinental ballistic missiles are changed. Hundreds of personnel work around the clock for three weeks straight to ensure all 150 launch facilities are penetrated and the missile code change is a success."We change the codes every

  • Aug. 7 marks five years of deterring, assuring

    In a 2009 speech in Prague, President Barack Obama stated as long as nuclear weapons exist, "the United States will maintain a safe, secure and effective arsenal to deter any adversary, and guarantee that defense to our allies." This is what Air Force Global Strike Command does, and has successfully

  • One team one fight

    Chief Master Sgt. Melissa Permar starts her day much like many senior NCOs. She comes to work early and conducts her daily operations out of an office-type setting; in Permar's case it's the Missile Security Forces Squadron building. Unlike other SNCOs, the 791st MSFS security forces manager travels

  • Extreme makeover: runway edition

    Originally constructed in 1957, the Minot Air Force Base flightline is truly a testament to Air Force engineering and endurance. However, after serving the base for almost 60 years, the flightline was in desperate need of a makeover. After an airstrip evaluation, it became clear that Minot's runway

  • From pup to Alpha

    This is the first in a three part series chronicling the journey of MWD handlers from technical training to kennel master.Military working dogs and their handlers share a strong bond of trust. They work side by side at home and abroad to ensure the safety of those they protect.Before handlers can

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