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April 5, 2012
5th Operations Group commander racks another win, advances to region racquetball tournament

The 5th Operations Group commander, Col. Troy A. VanBemmelen, competed and won the state level racquetball tournament in Bismarck, N.D., March 23-25, advancing to the next round of competition.The racquetball tournaments are all a part of, and an eventual lead up to, the USA Racquetball Nationals
April 5, 2012
54th Helicopter Squadron, 5th Bomb Wing, and the 23rd Bomb Squadron announced as best in the command

Team Minot's 54th Helicopter Squadron was recently announced as the best operating Helo Squadron in Air Force Global Strike Command. The 54th HS's primary mission is to support the 91st Missile Wing with highly skilled pilots and flight engineers with well-maintained UH-1N helicopters to respond as
April 5, 2012
Breaking barriers and overcoming life's challenges

"When I was a young Airman I was told I would never become a chief because I was a female," said Chief Master Sgt. Melissa PerMar, 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron security forces manager. PerMar joined the Air Force as a security specialist in 1989 and was among the first waves of female
April 5, 2012
Celebrating the Month of the Military Child -- What all children need

Imagine for just a moment that you were a child again - what would being a child again mean for you? How would you make it different? Would it involve more play, lots of energy, a battery that recharged on sugar, or innocent laughter with minimal responsibilities? As adults, it is tempting to
April 5, 2012
AFAF: Supporting the Aid Society

For approximately 70 years now, the Air Force Aid Society has contributed and continues to provide millions of dollars in assistance to Air Force members and families. Being one of only four charities which receive donations through the Air Force Assistance Fund, it's important to reflect upon the