Striker Stripe develops nuclear deterrence leaders

Air Force Global Strike Command noncommissioned officers met here June 6 – 9 to participate in Striker Stripe, a highly-selective leadership seminar with a focus on nuclear deterrence.

Slowing the Buff: AFE Airmen pack, maintain B-52 drag chutes

Minot B-52s begin Baltops 16 flying ops

A B-52H Stratofortress aircrew from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, conducted their first flying training mission in support of the multinational exercise Baltops 16 on June 7 from Royal Air Force Fairford.

Enlisted medic to blast off to nuclear missile operations

When the job gets done, most folks can breathe a sigh of relief and head home to unwind after a hard day’s work. For others, it means mustering up energy to start their second job: schoolwork. For one Mighty Ninety medic, the extra effort has paid off.Staff Sgt. Alex Larson, 90th Medical Operations

Team Minot welcomes new 5th BW commander

Col. Matthew Brooks accepted command of the 5th Bomb Wing from Col. Jason Armagost during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 3, 2016.Brooks comes to the 5th BW from Whiteman AFB, Missouri, where he served as the vice commander of the 509th BW.Having previously

Air Force increases access to behavioral health care

Nearly half of people with a treatable behavioral health disorder do not seek help from behavioral health professionals, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. However, 80 percent of this population does visit a primary care manager at least once a year. The Air Force

Andersen receives B-52 Stratofortress

A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, arrived June 2, at Andersen AFB, Guam. The aircraft is deployed in support of U.S. Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence operations. This forward deployed presence demonstrates continuing U.S. commitment to stability and security

AF continues to monitor Zika virus, infected mosquitoes could hit U.S. this summer

As the potential for infected mosquitoes to reach the U.S. rises, the Air Force continues to closely monitor the emergence of Zika virus infection to help inform and protect Airmen and their families. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, all at-risk communities should prepare

Ready to receive: B-52s touch down at RAF Fairford

With the sharp screech of rubber meeting asphalt, two B-52 Stratofortresses from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, touched down at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 2.For the third year in a row the bombers have deployed to RAF Fairford to participate in bilateral training exercises. This year

B-52s set to deploy to Europe

Three B-52 Stratofortresses are scheduled to deploy June 2 from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, to RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, to participate in U.S. European Command’s Exercises Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 16 and Saber Strike 16, and U.S. Africa Command’s Just Hammer.