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March 24, 2026
Air Force Leaders visit Minot AFB to advance Sentinel Modernization

U.S. Air Force Gen. Dale R. White, Department of War direct reporting portfolio manager for critical major weapon systems, visited Minot Air Force Base, March 19–20, 2026, to assess mission requirements and ongoing preparations supporting the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile system
March 19, 2026
Minot AFB hosts Nuclear Security Operations Tactics, Techniques and Procedures rewrite

Airmen from across the Air Force missile wings recently collaborated on a comprehensive rewrite of Nuclear Security Operations Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) at Minot Air Force Base, reinforcing the foundation of one of the nation’s most critical missions. The update ensures missile
March 18, 2026
Seeing the unseen: How 5MXS' nondestructive inspection specialists check what eyes cannot

An elemental analyzer machine tests an engine oil sample at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, February 5, 2026. The machine tests the burn rates of various elements contained within an aircraft’s engine oil, identifying irregular burn rates to identify a specific failing engine component. (U.S.
March 17, 2026
Glory Trip 255 underscores reliability of the Minuteman III ICBM

Airmen from Minot Air Force Base facilitated a successful test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) on March 3 as part of Glory Trip 255 (GT 255) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., reaffirming the reliability of the United States’ land-based nuclear
March 16, 2026
Fuel for the Force: Minot AFB dining facility in action

Serving tongs hang for use during an internal cooking competition at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 12, 2026. Airmen assigned to the facility competed against one another to showcase their culinary skills and creativity while strengthening teamwork in the kitchen. (U.S. Air Force photo by