SECDEF visits Minot AFB

Aircrew mechanic protects lives on, off duty

Some of us knew what we wanted to be when we were children, while the rest might still be trying to figure it out.Sean Baker, an aircrew flight equipment mechanic for M1 support services at the 40th Helicopter Squadron, always knew he wanted to be a fireman.Unfortunately for Baker, a genetic

Barksdale Provides Shelter for Evacuated Airmen, Aircraft

The hurricane season is in full swing yet again. For the third consecutive year, Team Barksdale provided refuge to Airmen and aircraft seeking shelter from Hurricane Irma. More than 100 personnel accompanied over 70 aircraft, such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., the C-17

Metals Tech keeps equipment in check

The 5th Maintenance Squadron metals technology section designs, welds, and manufactures tools for assemblies and components essential to the Minot Air Force Base mission. The welding shop supports both the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing by designing and creating parts for aircraft systems and

5th CES firefighters host 9/11 memorial climb

Firefighters with the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted a 9/11 memorial climb in honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11. The firefighters climbed 110 flights of stairs representing each floor of the twin towers.

Marco’s new home

The old veteran lays down on the couch, taking in the comforts in his new home. He yawns. For him it’s a much different setting from what he has grown accustomed to over his service. Retiring his badge, he also retires his patrolling days. Now he favors a life of comfort and relaxation and leisurely

Bossier City remembers with first responders, military

First responders, military members and community members gathered at Liberty Garden, located at the Bossier City Municipal Complex, to honor heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice 16 years ago during the events of Sept. 11, and to continue thanking those first responders who bravely serve their

Air Traffic Controllers Put to the Test for Hurricane Evacuation

Team Barksdale welcomed over 70 aircraft, and more than 180 personnel, during the 2017 hurricane evacuation Sept. 8-10, 2017.Bases along the East Coast in Hurricane Irma's projected path, took proactive measures evacuating their aircraft to Barksdale staying ahead of the storm.

Celebrity chef visits Malmstrom, mentors Airmen

Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine visited Malmstrom Air Force Base recently to work with missile field chefs on preparing quality meals at missile alert facilities and to judge a Warrior Chef competition.Missile field chefs from Malmstrom, Minot AFB, North Dakota, and F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming, came

Dyess squadrons celebrate 100 years of service

The 9th Bomb Squadron, 28th Bomb Squadron and 436th Training Squadron held a 100-year celebration at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 8, 2017.All three squadrons turned 100-years-old recently, with the 9th BS being the oldest bomb squadron in the U.S. Air Force followed by the 28th BS and 436th