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July 27, 2026
New 5th Bomb Wing command team outlines priorities to 5 BW Airmen

U.S. Air Force Col. John E. Burrell, 5th Bomb Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Scott D. Bradbury, the 5 BW command chief, addressed Airmen as the 5 BW’s new command team, July 22 and July 24, 2026, outlining leadership priorities while emphasizing mission readiness, the future of
July 1, 2026
Secretary of the Air Force sees ongoing modernization at Minot AFB

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink visited Minot Air Force Base to see the dual missions of the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing, June 29, 2026.
July 1, 2026
91st Operations Group welcomes their new commander

The 91st Operations Group welcomed its new commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Shimonsky, during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, June 24, 2026.
June 26, 2026
Mission Complete: Col. Jimmy Schlabach Takes His Final Flight at Minot AFB

U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach (right), 91st Missile Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing commander, pose for a photo following Schlabach’s orientation flight at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 17, 2026. The orientation flight highlighted the seamless
June 25, 2026
Bivouac exercise prepares Minot Airmen for expeditionary operations

More than 120 Airmen from Minot Air Force Base spent four days honing expeditionary skills and strengthening mission readiness during a bivouac exercise at the 119th Air National Guard Regional Training Site in Fargo, North Dakota.