Statement on Security Response at Minot Air Force Base Published Feb. 2, 2026 By 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, ND. -- 5th Bomb Wing Security Forces were informed by the Ward County Sheriff’s Department of alleged threatening statements made by a local individual Feb. 2, 2026. Security Forces immediately implemented increased security measures including a search for the person of interest. Security Forces detained and subsequently searched the person of interest at the installation gate. No weapons or dangerous materials were discovered during the search. There is no active threat to Minot Air Force Base or the schools on base. The individual was turned over to the Ward County Sheriff’s Department and this incident remains under investigation. For questions about the investigation, please contact the Ward County Sheriff’s Department at 701-857-6500. For media inquiries regarding Minot Air Force Base, please contact 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs at 701-723-6212 or at v35bw.pa@us.af.mil.