Working with winter weather

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Member of the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, de-ice the wings of a B-52H Stratofortress here Dec. 1. Maintenance on these aircraft is essential in keeping Air Force Global Strike Command’s assets combat ready 24/7 worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Michael J. Veloz)

Working with winter weather

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Member of the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, prepare to fuel a B-52H Stratofortress here Dec. 1. Maintenance on these aircrafts is essential in keeping Air Force Global Strike Command’s assets combat ready 24/7 worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Michael J. Veloz)

Working with winter weather

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Member of the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, communicate with aircrew member of a B-52H Stratofortress prior to launch here Dec. 1. Maintenance on these aircrafts is essential in keeping Air Force Global Strike Command’s assets combat ready 24/7 worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Michael J. Veloz)

Working with winter weather

Published Dec. 1, 2010
Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- As cold weather becomes a mainstay here, Airmen from the 5th Maintenance Squadron bundle up and get to work de-icing B-52H Stratofortresses on the main parking area Dec. 1. These Airmen perform their mission without delay throughout the winter months to ensure the combat readiness of Air Force Global Strike Command's assets here at Minot AFB.