Airfield Management

Staff Sgt. Jeffery Heath, 5th Operations Support Squadron Airfield Management, completes a log during a routine check of the active runway here, Dec. 11, 2013. Heath checks the runway often throughout his shift to make sure that it is safe for takeoff and landings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Crawford)

Airfield Management

Airfield Management personnel use brake meters when testing stopping distances making sure runway conditions are safe for mission completion. Personnel check the runway often throughout the day monitoring the safety and conditions making it possible for B-52H Strotofortresses to complete the missions tasked to Minot Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Crawford)

Airfield Management

Staff Sgt. Jeffery Heath, 5th Operations Support Squadron Airfield Management, picks up debris on the runway here, Dec. 11, 2013. Heath inspects the runway for foreign object debris routinely throughout the day, making sure the runway is safe for usage. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Crawford)

Airfield Management

The 5th Operations Support Squadron Airfield Management works long hours to keep the active runway and taxi way clear of debris so the Minot Air Force Base mission is completed daily. Patrolling the runway for debris and icy surfaces is done throughout the workday and logs are kept to keep track of all data. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Crawford)

Airfield Management

Published Dec. 12, 2013
By Airman 1st Class Andrew Crawford
5 Bomb Wing Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- The 5th Operations Support Squadron Airfield Management works long hours to keep the active runway and taxiway clear of debris to allow Minot Air Force Base mission is completed daily. Patrolling the runway for debris and icy surfaces is done throughout the workday and logs are kept to keep track of all data.