New breezeway a family affair

Airmen and their families no longer have to brave sub-zero temperatures when walking between the Base Exchange and Commissary, after a new breezeway connecting the two buildings officially opened here on a cold and windy day Dec. 13. The new, climate-controlled walkway is intended to protect people

Global Strike Commander: Minot’s Airmen are what make the difference

While at Minot Monday and Tuesday, the commander of Air Force Global Strike Command and his Command Chief took the time to meet with Minot Airmen to thank them for their service and seek their input about the mission here.As the only base with both ICBM and nuclear-capable bomber missions, Minot is

Minot medical group recognized with Command awards

The 2010 Air Force Global Strike Command Medical Service awards ceremony took place here Dec. 2 presenting the 5th Medical Group with 35 team and individual recognitions.Col. Mark A. Koeniger, AFGSC surgeon general, personally presented recipients with their awards during the ceremony, expressing

Library officially opens for business

Col. Doug Cox, 5th Bomb Wing commander, cut the ribbon at the base library's open house Dec. 2 officially declaring the 2010 library renovation project complete. The library, with its greatly anticipated renovations complete, significantly improves the quality of life for Air Force Global Strike

A day full of love

Minot Airmen and base leadership volunteered their time by serving up a free holiday meal to a group of Minot senior citizens during the base's annual "Day of Love" celebration here Dec. 12. The base has hosted the Day of Love since 1969, and its popularity with the base and local community has made

Commander to new Airmen: In 1968 I stood where you stand now

As a B-52 flew overhead, Basic Military Training graduates passed in review, dipping their guidons and crisply saluting the commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, during the final military parade of his active duty career. "It's a great honor and privilege to be the reviewing official for

AFGSC Technology and Innovation Symposium

AFGSC assists Navy in powering mission

Members of the 509th and 131st Logistic Readiness Squadrons loaded more than $30 million of Los Angeles class submarine batteries on DC-8 cargo aircraft here, Dec. 4 and 6 in support of Naval operations in the Pacific.Air Force Global Strike Command officials received a call requesting batteries for

Minot hosts joint legal training

The Minot AFB Office of the Staff Judge Advocates hosted Air Force Global Strike Command's first joint legal training with the Training by Reservist in Advocacy and Litigation Skills team here, Dec. 2 and 3.The legal training, provided by a team of active duty and Reserve Judge Advocates, is

Minot Security Forces Airmen named best in Command

Two 5th Security Forces Squadron Airmen here received awards for outstanding performance in their jobs, serving their community and self improvement efforts during the 2010 Air Force Global Strike Command Security Forces Individual Awards.Capt. Michael L. Gallucci, 5th SFS operations and training