A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, prepares to take-off at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 14, 2021. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jesse Jenny)

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  • Team Minot completes pre-flight operations in foggy conditions

    A B52-H Stratofortress waits in the main parking area for the morning's pre-flight routines at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 24, 2023. ​​For more than 60 years, B-52s have been the backbone of the strategic bomber force for the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class

  • Shockwave Spirit

    For Col Aaron Cowley of the 5th Maintenance Group there was challenge on how to present the Maintenance Professionals of the Year awards to various squadrons and maintain COVID 19 protocol. The answer to the challenge was to hold 5 different award ceremonies, one for each of the 4 squadrons and 1

  • Airman of Minot

    SSgt. Amanda West, a California native, is the NCO in charge of Aircraft Maintenance Unit scheduling. She makes maintenance schedules for maintainers on the flight line and distributes it throughout the squadrons.

  • Metalheads

    The 5th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance sheet metal shop form types of metal, paint, prime and conduct corrosion inspections to maintain the B-52. The shop uses a variety of hand and pneumatic tools such as drills, grinders and band saws. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman

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