Disciplined, deadly, ready: 91st MSOS conducts force-on-force exercise

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Cole Lautt (left), 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron (91MSOS) convoy response force flight commander, and U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brandon Priddy, 91MSOS convoy response force flight chief, monitor their surroundings during a force-on-force exercise in Garrison, North Dakota, Feb. 6, 2026. Lautt and his team identified and engaged simulated opposing forces as part of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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Disciplined, deadly, ready: 91st MSOS conducts force-on-force exercise

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Cole Lautt, 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron convoy response force flight commander, monitors his surroundings during a force-on-force exercise in Garrison, North Dakota, Feb. 6, 2026. Lautt and his team identified and engaged simulated opposing forces as part of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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Disciplined, deadly, ready: 91st MSOS conducts force-on-force exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron discuss tactics during field training in Garrison, North Dakota, Feb. 6, 2026. 91MSOS Airmen regularly conduct field training scenarios to validate their readiness and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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Disciplined, deadly, ready: 91st MSOS conducts force-on-force exercise

An Arctic tab is worn by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew Moore, 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron convoy squad leader, during field training in Garrison, North Dakota, Feb. 6, 2026. The Arctic tab is authorized for wear by Airmen who have completed specialized training in Arctic environments and signifies proficiency in cold-weather operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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Disciplined, deadly, ready: 91st MSOS conducts force-on-force exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron (91MSOS) ruck through a field training site in Garrison, North Dakota, Feb. 6, 2026. 91MSOS Airmen regularly conduct field training scenarios to validate their readiness and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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Disciplined, deadly, ready: 91st MSOS conducts force-on-force exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron assault a simulated opposing force during a force-on-force exercise in Garrison, North Dakota, Feb. 6, 2026. The Airmen used a smoke grenade to conceal their movement and positioning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ayden Kozlowsky, 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron convoy team member, fires an M240B machine gun during a force-on-force exercise in Garrison, North Dakota, Feb. 6, 2026. Kozlowsky provided suppressing fire for his team to facilitate their movement during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tanner Goldsmith, 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron convoy team member, communicates with his team during a force-on-force exercise in Garrison, North Dakota, Feb. 6, 2026. Goldsmith led his team during an assault on a simulated opposing force’s position. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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Disciplined, deadly, ready: 91st MSOS conducts force-on-force exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron assault a simulated opposing force during a force-on-force exercise in Garrison, North Dakota, Feb. 6, 2026. The Airmen used a smoke grenade to conceal their movement and positioning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew Moore, 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron convoy squad leader, fires an M-4 assault rifle during a force-on-force exercise in Garrison, North Dakota, Feb. 6, 2026. Moore coordinated the movement, tactics, and efforts of his team to engage and defeat a simulated opposing force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron load magazines with blank rounds during a force-on-force exercise in Garrison, North Dakota, Feb. 6, 2026. Airmen fired blank rounds during the exercise to safely simulate armed encounters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Cole Lautt (center left), 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron (91MSOS) convoy response force flight commander, discusses tactics with his team during a force-on-force exercise at Garrison, North Dakota, Feb. 6, 2026. Lautt emphasized the importance of clear communication and teamwork for mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Antwan Lunarde (left), and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Gomez, 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron convoy team members, provide overwatch security to their team during a force-on-force exercise in Garrison, North Dakota, Feb. 6, 2026. As part of the exercise, Lunarde and Gomez worked with their team to properly identify and neutralize a simulated opposing force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron monitor their surroundings during a force-on-force exercise in Garrison, North Dakota, Feb. 6, 2026. The exercise validated the Airmen’s ability to detect and defeat adversary threats in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Antwan Lunarde (left), and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Gomez, 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron convoy team members, engage simulated opposing forces during a force-on-force exercise in Garrison, North Dakota, Feb. 6, 2026. The exercise tested Lunarde, Gomez, and their team’s ability to detect and defeat adversary threats in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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Shell casings from blank rounds lie in the snow during a force-on-force exercise in Garrison, North Dakota, Feb. 6, 2026. Blank rounds were used by Airmen during the exercise to safely simulate armed encounters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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Disciplined, deadly, ready: 91st MSOS conducts force-on-force exercise

Published Feb. 11, 2026
By Senior Airman Kyle Wilson
Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Cole Lautt (left), 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron (91MSOS) convoy response force flight commander, and U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brandon Priddy, 91MSOS convoy response force flight chief, monitor their surroundings during a force-on-force exercise in Garrison, North Dakota, Feb. 6, 2026. Lautt and his team identified and engaged simulated opposing forces as part of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)