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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  • Maintainers fly the BUFF

    Imagine joining the Air Force with a job to maintain the B-52H Stratofortress and its weapon system. Normally, this type of job would not allow for flying the aircraft - except for those maintainers who are part of the 5th Bomb Wing."B-52 pilots and co-pilots are now teaming up with maintainers at

  • Crew chief duo shines under dangerous conditions

    Two Airmen from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron were recently coined by wing leadership for their work in helping to prevent the spread of a potentially disastrous fire involving a B-52H Stratofortress. The situation all began during a routine B-52 landing procedure when crew chiefs Senior

  • Buff provides Chicago season opener flyover

    A B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., conducted a flyover at Soldier Field Stadium as part of the Chicago Bears' football team season opener against the Indianapolis Colts, kicking off the season to the delight of thousands of fans.The degree of planning and difficulty involved in

  • 740th MS prevents fatal fire along Highway 83

    Tech. Sgt. Jonathan D. Dodd and Tech. Sgt. Nanthan K. Loughary, facility managers assigned to the 740th Missile Squadron, helped prevent a fire from spreading when they came to the rescue of a semitrailer and its driver when it lost control on Highway 83, Sept. 12. They were both driving towards the

  • Team Minot’s September Super Bowl

    September normally marks a significant event...the start of football season! But for the men and women of the 5th Contracting Squadron, it's when their number's called to quarterback the installation through the end of the fiscal year and demonstrate they truly "Own It"! The success of a team's

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