Mission Complete: Col. Jimmy Schlabach Takes His Final Flight at Minot AFB

U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach (right), 91st Missile Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing commander, pose for a photo following Schlabach’s orientation flight at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 17, 2026. The orientation flight highlighted the seamless partnership between the 91st Missile Wing and 5th Bomb Wing, demonstrating how Airmen across Minot AFB work together to ensure a safe, secure and effective nuclear deterrent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Ben Selchow)

Mission Complete: Col. Jimmy Schlabach Takes His Final Flight at Minot AFB

Airman 1st Class Denley Henry (left), 69th Bomber Generation Squadron crew chief, helps U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander, exit a B-52H Stratofortress following his orientation flight at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 17, 2026. Hosted by the 5th Bomb Wing, the orientation flight highlighted the close collaboration between Minot AFB's bomber and missile communities, reinforcing the combat-ready force that supports two legs of the nuclear triad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Ben Selchow)

Two Wings are better than one; Col. Schlabach takes an orientation flight on Minot AFB

Monica Schlabach (left), spouse of U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander, and Airman 1st Class Denley Henry, 69th Bomber Generation Squadron crew chief, signal a stop to a B-52H Stratofortress following Col. Schlabach's orientation flight at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 17, 2026. As the only U.S. Air Force base that hosts two legs of the nuclear triad, Minot AFB demonstrated the partnership between the 91st Missile Wing and 5th Bomb Wing as bomber Airmen supported Schlabach's final days as wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Ben Selchow)

Two Wings are better than one; Col. Schlabach takes an orientation flight on Minot AFB

Monica Schlabach (left), spouse of U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander, and Airman 1st Class Denley Henry, 69th Bomber Generation Squadron crew chief, watch a B-52H Stratofortress touch down for Col. Schlabach’s orientation flight at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 17, 2026. The orientation flight highlighted the partnership between Minot AFB's 91st Missile Wing and 5th Bomb Wing, whose combined efforts strengthen the nation's strategic deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Ben Selchow)

Two Wings are better than one; Col. Schlabach takes an orientation flight on Minot AFB

A B-52H Stratofortress takes flight for U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander’s orientation flight at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 17, 2026. The 5th Bomb Wing supported Schlabach's orientation flight, reflecting the close partnership between Minot AFB's bomber and missile wings in sustaining two legs of the nation's nuclear triad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Ben Selchow)

Mission Complete: Col. Jimmy Schlabach Takes His Final Flight at Minot AFB

Published June 26, 2026
By Airman Ben Selchow

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach (right), 91st Missile Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing commander, pose for a photo following Schlabach’s orientation flight at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 17, 2026. The orientation flight highlighted the seamless partnership between the 91st Missile Wing and 5th Bomb Wing, demonstrating how Airmen across Minot AFB work together to ensure a safe, secure and effective nuclear deterrent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Ben Selchow)