U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commander visits Minot Air Force Base

56th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. William H. "Butch" Graham, Jr., signs a launch control capsule at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 6, 2026. The tour provided Graham an opportunity to better understand the facilities and infrastructure that support the 91st Missile Wing’s strategic deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commander visits Minot Air Force Base

56th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. William H. "Butch" Graham, Jr., boards a helicopter with 91st Missile Wing (91MW) leadership before an aerial tour of wing facilities during a visit at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 6, 2026. The tour provided Graham an opportunity to view mission-supporting infrastructure and strengthen collaboration with partners who help deliver vital capabilities for national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commander visits Minot Air Force Base

56th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. William H. "Butch" Graham, Jr., speaks with defenders assigned to the 91st Missile Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 6, 2026. The visit gave Graham an opportunity to engage with Airmen who protect mission-critical assets and support the wing’s strategic deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commander visits Minot Air Force Base

56th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. William H. "Butch" Graham, Jr., rides in a UH-1N Iroquois with 91st Missile Wing leadership during a tour at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 6, 2026. The flight gave Graham an aerial perspective of mission supporting facilities and infrastructure that enable the wing’s strategic deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commander visits Minot Air Force Base

56th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. William H. "Butch" Graham, Jr., receives an aerial facility tour from U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing (91MW) commander, during a visit at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 6, 2026. The flight gave Col. Schlabach an opportunity to demonstrate the 91MW mission and showcase the infrastructure that supports strategic deterrence and national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commander visits Minot Air Force Base

56th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. William H. "Butch" Graham, Jr., receives a tour of a launch control capsule at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 6, 2026. The tour provided Graham an opportunity to better understand the facilities and infrastructure that support the 91st Missile Wing’s strategic deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commander visits Minot Air Force Base

56th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. William H. "Butch" Graham, Jr., meets with 91st Missile Wing leadership during a visit at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 6, 2026. The visit strengthened collaboration between mission partners and highlighted shared efforts to support strategic deterrence and deliver vital capabilities for national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commander visits Minot Air Force Base

Published May 8, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla
5th Bomb Wing

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- 56th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. William H. "Butch" Graham, Jr., signs a launch control capsule at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 6, 2026. The tour provided Graham an opportunity to better understand the facilities and infrastructure that support the 91st Missile Wing’s strategic deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla)