Minot, Barksdale BUFFs display elite, disciplined teamwork Published June 29, 2010 Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- A flight of Minot and Barksdale AFB's B-52H Stratofortresses and their crews trained together in a joint exercise here which ended June 28. As a finale to the week-long exercise, several B-52s from both bases took off in rapid succession, signaling the end of the training mission. To view a slideshow of the rapid launch, click HERE.