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May 21, 2026
Warbird Week sharpens operational readiness across the 5th Bomb Wing

The 5th Bomb Wing (5 BW) conducted Warbird Week,a series of readiness exercises that test Airmen's ability to operate and respond under challengingcircumstances, from May 11-15, 2026.
May 11, 2026
Task Force 21 hosts Nuclear Triad Symposium in Minot

Minot community leaders hosted the North Dakota Nuclear Triad Symposium in Minot, April 28 to discuss the importance of America’s nuclear deterrence.
May 8, 2026
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commander visits Minot Air Force Base

56th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. William H. "Butch" Graham, Jr., signs a launch control capsule at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 6, 2026. The tour provided Graham an opportunity to better understand the facilities and
May 7, 2026
Community Leadership Institute members learn about the mission at Minot Force Base

A Community Leadership Institute (CLI) member tries on an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) bomb suit at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 30, 2026. The CLI members were given an opportunity to learn about the EOD mission while on a guided tour around base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman
April 15, 2026
The 5th Security Forces Squadron exchanges job knowledge with the Army’s 816th Military Police Company during joint training

Airmen and Army National Guard Soldiers honed their ability to respond to law enforcement and security threats during a joint training exercise here April 10-11, 2026, focusing first on mission readiness and interoperability across services.The exercise paired the 5th Security Forces Squadron with