Minot LRS Airmen fuel Global Thunder 23

A U.S. Airman with the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil and lubricants shop refuels a government vehicle during Global Thunder 23 (GT23) on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 11, 2023. Strategic deterrence is the top priority for U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). Exercise GT23 is an annual command and control and field training exercise designed to train Department of Defense forces and assess joint operational readiness across all of USSTRATCOM's mission areas, with a specific focus on nuclear readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

Minot LRS Airmen fuel Global Thunder 23

U.S. Airmen with the 5th Security Forces Squadron patrol the flightline during Global Thunder 23 (GT23) at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 11, 2023. GT23 is an annual command and control exercise designed to train U.S. Strategic Command forces and assess joint operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

Minot LRS Airmen fuel Global Thunder 23

U.S. Airmen with the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil and lubricants shop refuel a government vehicle during Global Thunder 23 (GT23) on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 11, 2023. Exercises like GT23 involve extensive planning and coordination to provide unique training opportunities for assigned units and forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

Minot LRS Airmen fuel Global Thunder 23

U.S. Airmen with the 5th Security Forces Squadron patrol the flightline during Global Thunder 23 (GT23) at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 11, 2023. GT23 provides training opportunities for components, units and task forces to deter, and if necessary defeat, a military attack against the United States and to employ forces as directed by the president. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

Minot LRS Airmen fuel Global Thunder 23

A U.S. Airman with the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil and lubricants shop (left) and a defender with the 5th Security Forces squadron refuel an armored vehicle during Global Thunder 23 (GT23) on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 11, 2023. Exercises like GT23 involve extensive planning and coordination to provide unique training opportunities for assigned units and forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

Minot LRS Airmen fuel Global Thunder 23

U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, sit on the flightline during Global Thunder 23 (GT23) at Minot AFB, North Dakota, April 11, 2023. GT23 is an invaluable training opportunity to exercise all U.S. Strategic Command mission areas and create the conditions for strategic deterrence against a variety of threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

Minot LRS Airmen fuel Global Thunder 23

Published April 14, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Michael Richmond
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

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