MINOT, N.D. – Col. Christopher Ayres, 91st Missile Wing commander, prepares to toss the opening ball at the Minot Skyrockets Military Appreciation Night basketball game held at the Minot Municipal Auditorium here Jan. 22. This was the second annual event designed to promote good will and camaraderie between the City of Minot and Minot Air Force Base personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Keith Ballard)