North Dakota Governor visits Minot Air Force Base

North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong was provided a custom flight suit patch to wear during an orientation flight at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 30, 2025. During his visit, Armstrong met with Team Minot Airmen and flew in a B-52H Stratofortress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum)

North Dakota Governor visits Minot Air Force Base

North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong (right) receives assistance with his fitting his oxygen mask from Airman 1st Class Jahleel Wages, 69th Bomb Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 30, 2025. The governor was greeted by base leadership, received flight safety training and flew with 69BS aircrew on B-52H Stratofortress over Bismarck, North Dakota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum)

North Dakota Governor visits Minot Air Force Base

North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong practices parachuting procedures in a virtual reality simulator at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 30, 2025. In preparation for his orientation flight, Armstrong was instructed in emergency procedures, such as how to eject his seat and parachute safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum)

North Dakota Governor visits Minot Air Force Base

North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong (right) adjusts his flight helmet before an orientation flight at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 30, 2025. Orientation flights are opportunities to educate key leaders on the 5th Bomb Wing’s mission capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum)

North Dakota Governor visits Minot Air Force Base

A B-52H Stratofortress carrying North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong takes off from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, during an orientation flight, June 30, 2025. The flight departed the base, flew over Bismarck, North Dakota, then returned to Minot AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum)

North Dakota Governor visits Minot Air Force Base

Published July 11, 2025
By Senior Airman Kendra Ransum
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong was provided a custom flight suit patch to wear during an orientation flight at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 30, 2025. During his visit, Armstrong met with Team Minot Airmen and flew in a B-52H Stratofortress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum)