A polished mission

The 5th Security Forces Squadron defenders clean an M-249 weapon at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 30, 2014. Security forces flights are required to clean weapons once a month. Due to proper cleaning being essential to the proper function of the weapon, the job gets done more often than required.

The drive and dedication of 5th LRS vehicle mechanics

5th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle mechanics work on vehicles at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 28, 2014. Vehicle mechanics are responsible for the maintenance of all government-owned vehicles on base. While maintaining all vehicles from sedans to fire trucks, the vehicle mechanics work out

5th MDG tests for illnesses

The 5th Medical group laboratory tests a wide variety of samples to include blood samples and throat swabs for illnesses ranging from strep throat to influenza. Serious complications of strep throat, influenza and other diseases going untreated can be diagnosed using the broad spectrum of chemistry

Quality training at home station

Aircraft maintainers learn the fundamentals and basic knowledge of maintaining a B-52H Stratofortress in technical school, but learning the specifics is taught at home-station. The 372nd Training Squadron Detachment-22 trains newly assigned crew chiefs and specialists how to maintain the B-52H at

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