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Minot Air Force Base

City of Minot mayor visits Minot AFB for an incentive flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Dan Hoadley, commander of the 5th Bomb Wing, and the Honorable Tom Ross, mayor of Minot, North Dakota, poses for a photo with a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 6, 2023. Mayor Ross’s incentive flight was hosted by the 5th Bomb Wing to provide a first-hand experience of the 5th Bomb Wing’s mission and to provide a demonstration of how they conduct the global deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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The Mayor of the City of Minot visits Minot AFB for an incentive flight

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brett Darby, Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) specialist, instructs the Honorable Tom Ross, mayor of Minot, North Dakota, on how to operate a parachute at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 5, 2023. SERE instructors specialize in conducting developmental and operational testing of SERE and Aircrew equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright)

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The Mayor of the City of Minot visits Minot AFB for an incentive flight

The Honorable Tom Ross, mayor of Minot, North Dakota, is given instruction on the ejection procedures of a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 5, 2023. Using a simulated B-52 fuselage, aircrew and incentive flyers have the ability to learn the ejection procedures with hands-on experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright)

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The Mayor of the City of Minot visits Minot AFB for an incentive flight

U.S. Air Force Capt. Levi Hilgenhold, 23rd Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress pilot, and the Honorable Tom Ross, mayor of Minot, North Dakota, observe a B-52H Stratofortress taking off at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 5, 2023. Mayor Ross was invited for an incentive flight and completed several ground training courses prior to his flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright)

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The Mayor of the City of Minot visits Minot AFB for an incentive flight

The Honorable Tom Ross, mayor of Minot, North Dakota, is fitted for a parachute at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 5, 2023. Mayor Ross was invited to participate in an incentive flight with the 5th Bomb Wing and underwent several pre-flight training courses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright)

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The Mayor of the City of Minot visits Minot AFB for an incentive flight

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Evan Petrosky, 5th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment (AFE) technician, sizes flight equipment for the Honorable Tom Ross, mayor of Minot, North Dakota, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 5, 2023. Using the Scot Communications and Oxygen Tester, Petrosky ensures that the flight mask is properly fitted and sealed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright)

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The Mayor of the City of Minot visits Minot AFB for an incentive flight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zachary Riggins, 5th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment (AFE) technician, sizes flight equipment for the Honorable Tom Ross, mayor of Minot, North Dakota, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 5, 2023. The AFE technicians take thorough measurements to ensure the flight equipment functions safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary

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The Mayor of the City of Minot visits Minot AFB for an incentive flight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zachary Riggins, 5th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment (AFE) technician, sizes flight equipment for the Honorable Tom Ross, mayor of Minot, North Dakota, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 5, 2023. Training on AFE equipment is required for all members flying on the B-52H Stratofortress in order to ensure the flight crew’s safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright)

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The Mayor of the City of Minot visits Minot AFB for an incentive flight

U.S. Air Force Capt. Levi Hilgenhold, 23rd Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress pilot, speaks with the Honorable Tom Ross, mayor of Minot, North Dakota, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 5, 2023. Hilgenhold toured the mayor through the Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) room during his ground training prior to his incentive flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright)

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City of Minot mayor visits Minot AFB for an incentive flight

U.S. Air Force Capt. Dylan Collins, 23rd Bomb Squadron weapon systems operator, checks the targeting pod as a part of pre-flight procedures on a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 6, 2023. The Targeting pod provides improved long-range target detection, identification and continuous stabilized surveillance for all missions, including close air support of ground forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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City of Minot mayor visits Minot AFB for an incentive flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Dan Hoadley, 5th Bomb Wing commander, conducts pre-flight checks of a B-52H Stratofortress with the Honorable Tom Ross, mayor of Minot, North Dakota, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 6, 2023. Mayor Ross was invited for an incentive flight with the 5th Bomb Wing in order to strengthen the ties between Minot AFB and the local community. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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City of Minot mayor visits Minot AFB for an incentive flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Dan Hoadley, 5th Bomb Wing commander, conducts pre-flight checks of a B-52H Stratofortress with the Honorable Tom Ross, mayor of Minot, North Dakota, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 6, 2023. Pre- flight checks ensure that everything on the jet is operational before it takes off. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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City of Minot mayor visits Minot AFB for an incentive flight

U.S. Air Force Capt. Dylan Collins, 23rd Bomb Squadron weapon systems operator, speaks with the Honorable Tom Ross, Mayor of the city of Minot, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 6, 2023. Mayor Ross’s incentive flight was hosted by the 5th Bomb Wing to provide a first-hand experience of the 5th Bomb Wing’s mission and to provide a demonstration of how they conduct the global deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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City of Minot mayor visits Minot AFB for an incentive flight

A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, takes off at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 6, 2023. For more than 60 years, B-52s have had a critical role in the deterrence mission for the United States. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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City of Minot mayor visits Minot AFB for an incentive flight

A B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, is ushered to taxi on to the main parking apron at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 6, 2023. The B-52H Stratofortress has eight Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-3 turbofan engines, each providing more than 17,000lb of thrust. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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City of Minot mayor visits Minot AFB for an incentive flight

A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, prepares to taxi on the main parking apron Sept. 6, 2023. The B-52H Stratofortress has eight Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-3 turbofan engines, each providing more than 17,000lb of thrust. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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City of Minot mayor visits Minot AFB for an incentive flight

A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, prepares to taxi on the main parking apron Sept. 6, 2023. For more than 60 years, B-52s have had a critical role in the deterrence mission for the United States. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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City of Minot mayor visits Minot AFB for an incentive flight

The Honorable Tom Ross, mayor of Minot, North Dakota, observes pre-flight checks on a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 6, 2023. Mayor Ross was invited to participate in a flight with the 5th Bomb Wing to demonstrate their commitment to strengthening the relationship with community partners. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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City of Minot mayor visits Minot AFB for an incentive flight

U.S. Air Force Capt. Dylan Collins, 23rd Bomb Squadron weapon systems operator, speaks about the importance of pre-flight checks to the Honorable Tom Ross, mayor of the city of Minot, about the B-52H Stratofortress and its capabilities at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 6, 2023. Pre- flight checks ensure that everything on the jet is operational before it takes off. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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City of Minot mayor visits Minot AFB for an incentive flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Dan Hoadley, 5th Bomb Wing commander, conducts pre-flight checks on the wing of a B-52H Stratofortress with The Honorable Tom Ross, Mayor of Minot, North Dakota, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 6, 2023. The wingspan of a B-52H is 185 feet, with a span that long the wings requires outrigger wheels to assist in taxi, take-off and landings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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The Mayor of the City of Minot visits Minot AFB for an orientation flight

Published Sept. 8, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Alex Nottingham
Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- U.S. Air Force Col. Dan Hoadley, commander of the 5th Bomb Wing, and the Honorable Tom Ross, mayor of Minot, North Dakota, poses for a photo with a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 6, 2023. Mayor Ross’s orientation flight was hosted by the 5th Bomb Wing to provide a first-hand experience of the 5th Bomb Wing’s mission and to provide a demonstration of how they conduct the global deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)