5th CES paves the way Published Sept. 30, 2014 By Senior Airman Brittany Y. Bateman Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- To help shield Airmen from harsh weather conditions, members of the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron are building a search facility for the 5th Security Forces Squadron defenders. In addition to sheltering defenders from severe weather, the facility also increases commercial vehicle search capabilities with a more robust and secure search facility. The search facility is scheduled to be open Nov. 17.