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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  • 5th Bomb Wing awarded 2016 Omaha Trophy

    The 5th BW was named the 2016 Omaha Trophy recipient in February 2017, making it the fifth time the unit has been recognized, as the command’s premier strategic bomber wing, in the Strategic Bomber category.

  • AMUs compete for Load Crew of the Quarter

    Weapons load crew members participated in the Load Crew of the Quarter competition inside Dock 7, at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 20, 2017. Two weapons load crews, representing the 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit and the 69th AMU, were timed on their ability to load two inert munitions onto a

  • Braving the North Dakota winter

    Winter can be a great time to enjoy the outdoors by going skiing and snowboarding, ice fishing or even building a snowman. If you plan on going outside for even a short period of time, it’s important to remember that if not properly prepared, North Dakota’s cold temperatures and wind chills can be

  • De-Icing the Warbirds

    Airman 1st Class Samantha Coleman, 5th Aircraft Maintenance electronic countermeasures specialist, de-ices a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 11, 2017. A mixture of heated fluid and hot water is sprayed on the bombers prior to launching in cold weather conditions. 5th AMXS

  • Minot AFB Annual Fuel Spill Exercise

    5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters begin training during a fuel spill exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 8, 2016. The exercise simulated a fuel truck spilling 6,000 gallons of fuel after its rear end got damaged, which was part of the annual training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman

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