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Dec. 1, 2023
Barksdale holiday tree lighting ceremony 2023

Col. Michael Maginness, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, speaks to the crowd at a holiday tree lighting ceremony Nov. 29, 2023 at Barksdale AFB, La. Maginness announced the welcoming of special guests Santa and Mrs. Claus. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman Rhea Beil)
Nov. 30, 2023
Good morning Minot

The 5th Bomb Wing’s B-52H Stratofortress fleet serves as part of the Air Force’s strategic bomber force. The B-52H has served the strategic bomber force for over 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alyssa Bankston)
Nov. 30, 2023
Team Minot keeps jets flying in the snow

Crew chiefs perform pre-flight procedures on a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 27, 2023. The 5th Bomb Wing Airmen work in all-weather conditions to provide the B-52H global strike capabilities at a moment's notice.
Nov. 28, 2023
AFGSC Director of ICBM Modernization discusses “monumental” Sentinel Program at Joint Engineers Conference

Brig. Gen. Colin J. Connor, Air Force Global Strike Command Director of Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Modernization, recently highlighted the future of the LGM-35A Sentinel during the annual Joint Engineers Conference in Helena, Montana.
Nov. 27, 2023
Team Minot gives thanks

5th Security Forces Squadron defenders pose for a photo at Minot Air Force Base North Dakota Nov 18, 2023. The defenders and many other families received the turkeys as part of the Share the Joy program where First Sergeants and Minot AFB partners donated Thanksgiving meals to families in need.
Nov. 27, 2023
908th looks to industry to accelerate change and readiness

With the mindset of innovation ingrained in the wing’s culture, and the members of the 908th MXG already leading the push for their members to be ready for the new helicopters ahead of schedule, the unit has turned to the civilian industry for a new opportunity.Since January 23, 2023, more than 20
Nov. 27, 2023
Department of the Air Force students find resources with new Student Success Center

The Air Force Learning Professionals’ Program recently launched the Student Success Center, a new feature on the website that provides additional academic resources and fosters academic achievement for Airmen and Guardians.
Nov. 27, 2023
Non-Technical Phantoms Excel at the DAF-MIT AI Accelerator

A select few Airmen from across the world have emerged from the shadows to tackle a variety of different AI projects for the Department of the Air Force. What they share in common is their desire to bridge the digital divide and bring AI back to their home units to solve problems. Not all of these
Nov. 27, 2023
Ellsworth weapons load team contributes to title of best bomber maintenance team at Global Strike Challenge 2023

Members of the 28th Maintenance Group at Ellsworth Air Force Base contributed to Ellsworth earning the title of best bomber maintenance team during the Global Strike Challenge 2023 capstone event held at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Nov. 8, 2023.
Nov. 21, 2023
Air Force Global Strike Command conducts first annual Combat Ammunition Production Exercise

In a milestone event, AFGSC successfully executed its inaugural Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) on November 7, 2023, at Barksdale AFB, La.

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