RDML Wirth, StratCom deputy director, visits Minot AFB

A UH-1N Iroquois transporting Rear Adm. Robert Wirth, J5N, U.S. Strategic Command deputy director, strategic targeting and nuclear mission planning, back to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 29, 2023. The UH-1N is operated by the 54th Helicopter Squadron and is used by the 91st Missile Wing for quick transportation around the Minot missile field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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RDML Wirth, StratCom deputy director, visits Minot AFB

Rear Adm. Robert Wirth, J5N, U.S. Strategic Command deputy director, strategic targeting and nuclear mission planning, receives a demonstration at a Missile Procedure Trainer (MPT) at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 29, 2023. The MPT mimics the environment of a launch control center which is used in the field to monitor and control missile launch facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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RDML Wirth, StratCom deputy director, visits Minot AFB

Rear Adm. Robert Wirth, J5N, U.S. Strategic Command deputy director, strategic targeting and nuclear mission planning, receives a demonstration at a missile procedure trainer (MPT) at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 29, 2023. The MPT mimics the environment of a launch control center (LCC) which is used at the LCC’s to monitor and control missile launch facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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RDML Wirth, StratCom deputy director, visits Minot AFB

Rear Adm. Robert Wirth, J5N, U.S. Strategic Command deputy director, strategic targeting and nuclear mission planning, Col. James Schlabach, 91st Operations Group commander and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyel Collins, 91st missile wing facility manager (FM), pose for a photo at Missile Alert Facility (MAF) Oscar-1, North Dakota, Nov. 29, 2023. The 24/7 responsibility of an FM requires nonstop vigilance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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RDML Wirth, StratCom deputy director, visits Minot AFB

Rear Adm. Robert Wirth, J5N, U.S. Strategic Command deputy director, strategic targeting and nuclear mission planning, receives a post brief by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Thomas Archbold, 91st Missile Wing flight security controller, at Missile Alert Facility (MAF) Oscar-1, North Dakota, Nov. 29, 2023. The 91st MW has a no-fail mission that requires Airmen to be on alert 24/7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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RDML Wirth, StratCom deputy director, visits Minot AFB

Rear Adm. Robert Wirth, J5N, U.S. Strategic Command deputy director, strategic targeting and nuclear mission planning, poses for a group photo with members of the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 29, 2023. Wirth visited the 5th Bomb Wing to meet with wing leaders and interact with Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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RDML Wirth, StratCom deputy director, visits Minot AFB

Rear Adm. Robert Wirth, J5N, U.S. Strategic Command deputy director, strategic targeting and nuclear mission planning, is briefed by U.S. Air Force Capt. Nathan Fisher, 23rd Bomb Squadron instructor and radar navigator, on the different munitions carried by the B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 29, 2023. The B-52H can carry approximately 70,000 pounds of mixed ordnance—bombs, mines and missiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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RDML Wirth, StratCom deputy director, visits Minot AFB

Rear Adm. Robert Wirth, J5N, U.S. Strategic Command deputy director, strategic targeting and nuclear mission planning, is briefed by Tech Sgt. Bryce Gex, 5th Maintenance Group weapons load crew standardization member, on the capabilities of the air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 29, 2023. The B-52H can carry approximately 70,000 pounds of mixed ordnance—bombs, mines and missiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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RDML Wirth, StratCom deputy director, visits Minot AFB

Rear Adm. Robert Wirth, J5N, U.S. Strategic Command deputy director, strategic targeting and nuclear mission planning, is briefed by Tech Sgt. Bryce Gex, 5th Maintenance Group weapons load crew standardization member, on the capabilities of the air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 29, 2023. During his visit to Minot, Wirth toured a B-52H Stratofortress static display and a weapons loader trainer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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RDML Wirth, StratCom deputy director, visits Minot AFB

Rear Adm. Robert Wirth, J5N, U.S. Strategic Command deputy director, strategic targeting and nuclear mission planning, is briefed by Tech. Sgt. Bryce Gex, 5th Maintenance Group weapons load crew standardization member, on the capabilities of the B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 29, 2023. During his visit to Minot, Wirth toured a B-52H Stratofortress static display and a weapons loader trainer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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RDML Wirth, StratCom deputy director, visits MAFB

Published Dec. 1, 2023
5th Bomb wing Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --

Rear Adm. Robert Wirth, J5N, U.S. Strategic Command deputy director, strategic targeting and nuclear mission planning, visits Minot Air Force Base. Wirth visited the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing to meet with wing leaders and interact with Airmen.

RDML Wirth, StratCom deputy director, visits Minot AFB

RDML Wirth, StratCom deputy director, visits Minot AFB

RDML Wirth, StratCom deputy director, visits Minot AFB

RDML Wirth, StratCom deputy director, visits Minot AFB

RDML Wirth, StratCom deputy director, visits Minot AFB

RDML Wirth, StratCom deputy director, visits Minot AFB

RDML Wirth, StratCom deputy director, visits Minot AFB

RDML Wirth, StratCom deputy director, visits Minot AFB

RDML Wirth, StratCom deputy director, visits Minot AFB

RDML Wirth, StratCom deputy director, visits Minot AFB