Bully Brothers

Airman 1st Class Jarret Nave, a 91st Missile Maintenance Squadron electro-mechanical technician, knew where he wished to be stationed when he booked the same job as his older brother. As fate would have it, he ended up with the same job as his brother Senior Airman Todd Nave, a 91st MMXS missile

Missile defenders practice recapture, recovery

Defenders from the 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron participated in a recapture and recovery exercise at the missile complex, N.D., Nov. 16, 2016. The scenario tested the defenders’ response to an asset being taken over by hostile forces. (U.S. Air Force photos/Senior Airman Apryl Hall)

Bomber culture grows roots with corps development class

The 8th Air Force that exists today functions and operates based off the accomplishments of its ancestors from 1942 who surpassed mission expectations, took risks and made tremendous sacrifices all in the bettering of the nation.

Deployed B-1s join U.S. forces, JSDF for Exercise Keen Sword

B-1 bombers from the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed to Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, joined U.S. forces and the Japan Self-Defense Force for Exercise Keen Sword 17, a joint and bilateral exercise held biennially off the coast of Japan. Keen Sword tests Japan-U.S. interoperability in a

Joint training exercise focuses on personnel recovery during Combat Raider

As Combat Raider continues, participants conducted personnel recovery training Nov. 16, 2016, just north of Belle Fourche, SD., in the Powder River Training Complex. The event started with a show-of-force by two B-1 Bombers from Ellsworth Air Force Base guided by joint tactical controllers from the

EOD simulates expeditionary operations

Learning about the past, celebrating the future

Team Minot Airmen gathered to celebrate the 68th birthday anniversary of the 91st Missile Wing, Nov. 9, 2016. The 91st MW has had many different missions around the world, including the United States.

Rise from the ashes: Barksdale Airman recovers from house fire

Most people will never have to watch helplessly as roaring flames and black smoke reduce their home and possessions to a heap of ashes. When tragedy struck the family of Senior Airman Kitana Grable, 2nd Security Force Squadron installation access controller, her mother and three siblings were left

SecAF visits Whiteman

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited here Nov. 7 - 9, to engage with civic leaders and meet with the Airmen of the world’s only B-2 stealth bomber base.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visits Minot

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Airmen at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 2, 2016. During the visit, Dunford toured various 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing's facilities to learn about their mission and capabilities.