Homecoming: B-52s return from UK deployment

A B-52H Stratofortress flies over Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 30, 2018. This bomber, along with three others, recently deployed to Europe to exercise a state of readiness at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton)

Minot Airmen, B-52s complete UK deployment

RAF FAIRFORD, England - Approximately 300 Airmen, four B-52H Stratofortress aircraft and support equipment assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, returned home from their deployment to RAF Fairford, England, Jan. 30.

Providing individuals protective equipment

The individual protective equipment element supervises and performs operations involving storage, inspection, identification and receipt of property for IPE. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Alyssa M. Akers)

Team Minot Airmen return home

The 5th Bomb Wing Airmen were welcomed upon their return from Al-Udeid Air Base, Qatar in support of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve. This was the first time in 12 years Minot’s B-52H Stratofortresses deployed to a combat location.

Behind the scenes: 5th LRS deployment plans