AFGSC Commander, Command Chief visit Team Minot Published Dec. 8, 2015 By 2nd Lt. Kylee Ashton Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Air Force Global Strike Command commander Gen. Robin Rand, his wife, Kim, and Chief Master Sgt. Calvin Williams, AFGSC command chief, visited here for a mission immersion with Team Minot. The visit, Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, allowed the command leadership to engage with Airmen, civilian employees, family members and Minot community leaders on an assortment of topics, including the current status of the command and Air Force issues. It also provided them a more in-depth look at the unique mission of the only base to support two legs of the nation's nuclear triad, the B-52 and the Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile. "Team Minot was honored to host Gen. Rand and Chief Master Sgt. Williams during their first official visit to Minot AFB," said Chief Master Sgt. Geoff Weimer, 5th Bomb Wing command chief. "The Warbirds and Rough Riders displayed their everyday professionalism to AFGSC leadership, providing a firsthand glimpse at how the base and community contribute to the Deter...Assure...Strike missions." Following several briefings and visits with Airmen on the flight line, in the missile field and around the base, Rand explained how Airmen in AFGSC contribute to the overall mission of the United States Air Force. Speaking to enlisted members, officers and civilians, Rand stressed the importance of both the B-52 and Minuteman III missiles to the deterrence mission. "I've been in several assignments where I've been on a base where there are two wings and there's a host base wing and there's a tenant wing," Rand said. "I've never seen a better example of two wings getting along like here. Keep doing it because it's a benchmark to the Air Force." Having visited with members from both the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing respectively, the general collected feedback from service members, civilians and family members on topics unique to the base. "It was great to have General Rand visit Minot," said Lt. Col. Dan Voorhies, 91st MW Operations Support Squadron commander. "It gave us an opportunity to showcase the Air Force's on-alert nuclear deterrent mission and the men and women who make it possible." The command's top enlisted leader also received a first-hand look at operations across the base comprised of more than 6,000 Airmen, who often work in harsh winter conditions to get the mission done. "During our visit, the weather was great. I can only imagine what it's like to be 60 degrees below zero and still delivering day in and day out; whether it's the B-52 crews, missileers and an entire team to get it done," said Williams. "I'm just inspired by what you all do." Air Force Global Strike Command is comprised of more than 31,000 professionals operating at nine wings that control the nation's inventory of Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles, B-1, B-2 and B-52 bomber aircraft. "We're a great Air Force. Keep doing what you're doing," Rand said. "You're making a difference."