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July 8, 2026
5th Operations Group assumes new leadership under Col. Bryson Ayers

U.S. Air Force Col. Bryson Ayers received command of the 5th Operations Group (OG) during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, July 7, 2026.
July 8, 2026
91st Security Forces Group welcomes their new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. George Hern received command of the 91st Security Forces Group (SFG) during a change of command ceremony on July 1, 2026.
May 7, 2026
Community Leadership Institute members learn about the mission at Minot Force Base

A Community Leadership Institute (CLI) member tries on an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) bomb suit at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 30, 2026. The CLI members were given an opportunity to learn about the EOD mission while on a guided tour around base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman
July 21, 2025
STATEMENT ON B-52 FLYOVER

On Friday, July 18, at approximately 7:50 p.m., a B-52 bomber from Minot AFB conducted a flyover at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds. This flyover was a special event recognizing the city of Minot as a 'Great American Defense Community,' an honor that highlights the city's strong support for the
Nov. 20, 2024
5 CES clears the way at MAFB

Airmen assigned to the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron (5 CES) plow snow during a storm at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 19, 2024. Snow removal is one of the most important duties handled by 5 CES, as it is essential to the mission that personnel and aircraft have clear roads and runways.

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