25 Nov 2019

Barksdale and Minot: Epitome of Interoperability

Two B-52H Stratofortresses from Barksdale and two B-52s from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, teamed up for an exercise Nov. 21, 2019.

28 Jun 2019

Training lethal defenders for lethal weapons

Sunbaked skin presses against the butts of rifles, as sweat runs down foreheads, brimming along chinstraps and soaking into shirt collars. Their eyes scan the urban terrain, searching for enemies from the surrounding grassy hills of Camp Guernsey, Wyo. U.S. Marines and Airmen from around the globe trained together for the first time in the advanced tactical course from June 9-20th.

21 Mar 2019

B-52 crew chiefs earn zero-defect rating during inspection

Crew chiefs from the 5th Maintenance Squadron earned a “zero-defect” rating during a Lubricant Inspection of a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 19, 2019.

13 Mar 2019

Butterfly

Experience the story of Kris Barney, the 2019 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year and Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, spouse. In 1999, her daughter, Miranda Salley, was murdered by Barney's ex-husband and Miranda's father, Charles Salley. Now, more than 20 years later, Barney uses this tragedy to bring awareness to domestic violence and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force video by Master Sgt. Jarad A. Denton)

26 Feb 2019

Carry On: The word, "cancer"

I never paid much attention to the lady who lived behind me. I was outside almost every day last summer while I soaked up every bit of my maternity leave with my new baby when I saw her.

31 Jan 2019

USSTRATCOM deputy commander visits Team Minot

During a three-day visit, United States Navy Vice Adm. David Kriete, U.S Strategic Command deputy commander, got a first-hand look at how Airmen from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, contribute a combat-ready force to America’s global military posture, Jan. 28-30.   The admiral was able to see aspects from both the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st

3 Dec 2018

Team Minot Airman receives Bronze Star Medal

Master Sgt. Philip McAlpin, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy repair superintendent, received a Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement while deployed to Syria. McAlpin’s deployed responsibilities were to oversee repair and maintenance for the Kobani Landing Zone, a semi-prepared dirt runway.

23 Oct 2018

Combat Raider 19-1 keeps forces ready, lethal

Aircrew from all 8th Air Force bases flew over the Powder River Training Complex together for the first time during Combat Raider 19-1 on Oct. 16-18. They coordinated with joint tactical air controllers from the Royal Canadian Armed Forces and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, who helped coordinate simulated air strikes from the ground.

28 Aug 2018

Air traffic control: eyes in the sky

When you want to get a better view of a situation, they say to take a step back. Not every pilot can hop out of their plane to see their surroundings; that’s one reason the air traffic control tower exists.

13 Aug 2018

5th Bomb Wing commander Q&A

Col. Bradley Cochran is the 55th commander of the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. As the wing commander, Cochran ensures the wing’s combat readiness and is responsible for operations involving the wing’s fleet of B-52H Stratofortress bombers. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Jonathan McElderry)