Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

Defenders from the 5th Security Forces Squadron discuss airfield security during Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 8, 2024. Airmen are the Air Force’s greatest and most lethal weapons systems, and this exercise demonstrates the capability, resilience, adaptability, and strength of Team Minot Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez)

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Prairie/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

5th Security Forces Squadron defenders patrol the flightline during Prairie Vigilance 24-3 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 7, 2024. Exercises like Prairie Vigilance continually develop Airmen and aircrew skill sets by improving operational capabilities and increasing mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)

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Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

Airman 1st Class Addison Thode, 5th Security Forces Squadron defender, checks paperwork during Prairie Vigilance 24-3 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 7, 2024. Exercises such as Prairie Vigilance ensure Airmen stay proficient in a variety of key operational skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)

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Prairie/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

Airman Jonathan Salmeron, 5th Security Forces Squadron defender, (left) and Senior Airman Jose Soiza, 5th Security Forces Squadron defender, complete a security inspection on the flightline in support of Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 8, 2024. Exercises like this continually develop Airmen and aircrew skill sets by improving operational capabilities and increasing mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez)

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Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

A HUMVEE assigned to the 5th Security Forces Squadron drives down the flightline during Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 8, 2024. Minot Air Force Base is committed to its mission of executing nuclear operations and global strike anytime, anywhere, to deter and, if necessary, respond to strategic attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez)

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Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

5th Security Forces Squadron defenders stand guard on the flightline during Prairie Vigilance 24-3 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 6, 2024. This exercise demonstrates the capability, resilience, adaptability, and strength of Team Minot Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)

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Prairie/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

A Defender from the 5th Security Forces Squadron guards a B-52H Stratofortress on the flight line during Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 8, 2024. Prairie Vigilance serves to assure Allies and partners that the U.S. is ready to execute nuclear operations and global strike anytime, anywhere, in order to deter and, if necessary, respond to strategic attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez)

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Prairie/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

A patch is worn by a 5th Security Forces Squadron defender during Prairie Vigilance 24-3 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 7, 2024. As a routine training mission, Prairie Vigilance enhances the safety, security, and reliability of the bomber leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)

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Prairie/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

A HUMVEE assigned to the 5th Security Forces Squadron idles on the flight line during Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 8, 2024. Minot Air Force Base is committed to its mission of executing nuclear operations and global strike anytime, anywhere, to deter and, if necessary, respond to strategic attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez)

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Prairie/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

Defenders assigned to the 5th Security Forces Squadron conduct patrols in a Humvee during Prairie Vigilance 24-3 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 7, 2024. Prairie Vigilance promotes resilience, innovation, competitiveness, and process improvement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)

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Prairie/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

Airman 1st Class Alek Natkowski, 5th Security Forces Squadron defender, provides overwatch security from a Humvee during Prairie Vigilance 24-3 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 7, 2024. Exercises like Prairie Vigilance demonstrate the capability, resilience, adaptability, and strength of Team Minot Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)

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Prairie/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

Airman Jonathan Salmeron, 5th Security Forces Squadron defender, (left) and Senior Airman Jose Soiza, 5th Security Forces Squadron defender, pose on the flightline during Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 8, 2024. Exercises like Prairie Vigilance continually develop Airmen and aircrew skill sets by improving operational capabilities and increasing mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez)

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Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

Airman 1st Class Addison Thode, 5th Security Forces Squadron defender, stands guard during Prairie Vigilance 24-3 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 6, 2024. Exercises such as Prairie Vigilance ensure Airmen stay proficient in a variety of key operational skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)

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Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

A 5th Bomb Wing security forces Airman provides security on the flight line during Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 6, 2024. Air Force Global Strike Command maintains a credible strategic capability that enhances deterrence of threats to the United States and its allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alyssa Bankston)

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5th SFS secures success of Exercise PV/BV 24-3

Published April 16, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Alyssa Bankston
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --

Airmen from the 5th Security Forces Group provide security for Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April. 6-12, 2024. Minot Air Force Base is committed to its mission of executing nuclear operations and global strike anytime, anywhere, to deter and, if necessary, respond to strategic attack.

Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

Prairie/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

Prairie/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

Prairie/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

Prairie/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

Prairie/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

Prairie/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

Prairie/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

Prairie/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces

Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 and security forces