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  • Raiders in the Pacific, a deeper look

    Coming off a successful deployment to the Pacific theater that included a multitude of first-ever accomplishments, Ellsworth Airmen continue to train and deploy at the pace they have maintained for more than a decade. Dispelling a common myth that the B-1’s are “taking a break” as the fleet

  • Flood Mud: saving assets from rising waters

    Airmen from the 91st Missile Maintenance Squadron survey and drain flood-water from launch facilities across northern N.D., March 29, 2017. The electromechanical team technicians measured rising water levels and relocated water, snow and mud away from critical 91st MW assets. (U.S Air Force

  • Unique vehicles aid Security Forces in patroling base

    Kirtland Air Force Base is located in the heart of New Mexico, on the edge of the Sandia Mountain Range. Having the base in a location with such rugged terrain presents a unique security challenge.The base perimeter extends into the Sandias, where it’s very difficult to drive a regular pickup truck,

  • Phase dock maintenance 101

    The 5th Maintenance Squadron tactical aircraft maintenance specialists, also known as “crew chiefs”, coordinate and perform maintenance to ensure all aircraft components are functioning properly. These maintainers guarantee Minot Air Force Base B-52H Stratofortresses are ready to fly at a moment’s

  • Everything is listening in the digital age

    Today’s environment is filled with examples of technology designed to connect Airmen to the internet: smart phones, smart watches, and other common personal technology that is always capable of connection. While Airmen grow more connected to the digital world, the connections open the door to

  • Behind the scenes: An inside look at 5th LRS deployment plans

    Since December 2016, the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron deployment distributions flight at Minot Air Force Base planned and executed all logistics operations in preparation for a U.S. Central Command deployment.The unit hosted at least three meetings every month for the deployment, according to