5th MXS CPI: Teamwork makes the dream work

Last week, members of the 5th Maintenance Squadron began planning a way to decrease the time it takes to maintain a B-52H Stratofortress in between every 450 flight hours, known as a phase inspection, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota.Known as the continuous process improvement (CPI), the plan

Deterrence from the ground up

The 791st Maintenance Squadron Mechanical and Pneudraulics Section inspects a crane at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 21, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Alyssa M. Akers)

Non-Destructive Inspection: Seeing Through the B-52

Pros behind Team Minot's power

Electrical power production apprentices from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct a pre-operation inspection on a generator at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 12, 2016. Generators around base are inspected and run monthly to ensure they are working properly.The inspection includes checking the

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