10 Aug 2016

B-52 Rocks WE Fest

A B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., flies over the WE Fest concert stage in Detroit Lakes, Minn., Aug. 5, 2016. Seventeen members of the local Air Force Delayed Entry Program swore in during the music festival . For more than 40 years, the B-52 has been the backbone of the manned strategic bomber force for the U.S. (U.S. Air

4 Aug 2016

Maintaining Firepower on Demand

Airmen from the 5th Maintenance Squadron repair cracked spoilers atop the wing of a B-52H Stratofortress in Dock 2 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., August 2, 2016. Current engineering analyses show the B-52’s life span is projected to extend beyond the year 2040 with the help of skilled Airmen who keep them flying. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st

27 Jul 2016

The Falcon Hunter

Sporting a navy blue polo and ball cap, both ornamented with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wildlife services logos, he scans the horizon.Dale Waites, USDA wildlife biologist, grabs his binoculars to get a better look across the airfield at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. As soon as he spots what he’s been looking for, he sets down the

25 Jul 2016

5 BW Load Crew of the Quarter

Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing participated in the Load Crew of the Quarter competition at Dock 7 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 22, 2016. Two weapons load crews, representing the 23rd Bomb Squadron, were timed on their ability to load three inert munitions onto a B-52H Stratofortress. The competition was comprised of four parts: dress and

14 Jul 2016

Motorcycle Safety Inspection

There is one thing that North Dakota doesn’t have a shortage of, and that is long stretches of open roads. During the summer, a great way to enjoy the area is to start up the motorcycle and hit the road.Before you even get out of the garage, it’s important to inspect your ride. Not only are pre-season inspections important, but going through your

11 Jul 2016

791st train like you fight

Defenders from the 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron participated in annual tactical training at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 23, 2016. Training stations allowed SF members to practice small unit combat tactics, employ inert smoke grenades and perform casualty care and evacuation. These exercises were just a small portion of the tactical