69th Bomb Squadron prepares for flight Published Jan. 27, 2015 By Senior Airman Stephanie Morris Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- The 69th Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress crewmembers attend a preflight briefing on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 22, 2015. Preflight briefings are held to discuss weather conditions, outline the mission and ensure every crewmember is informed of all possible scenarios they might encounter while in the air. (U.S. Air Force photos/Senior Airman Stephanie Morris)