MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- The 5th Bomb Wing (5BW) wrapped up Warbird Week, a regularly scheduled exercise, which challenges Airmen to operate under demanding conditions.
From Sept. 2-8, units across the 5BW faced a series of scenarios designed to assess their ability to generate combat airpower, sustain mission operations and respond to unforeseen obstacles.
“Warbird Week is a multi-layered group of exercises designed to prepare 5th Bomb Wing Airmen to succeed in generating combat power during their worst day,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Connor Klein, 5BW Inspector General. “We must always be ready to execute long-range conventional strikes and achieve the strategic objectives of the president of the United States, even when facing a difficult or hostile environment.”
In addition to testing the 5BW’s ability to maintain simulated alert procedures, other training scenarios included an unmanned aerial drone event, first emergency response and unauthorized base entry.
Through realistic, high-pressure training, Warbird Week keeps the 5BW sharp, adaptable, and mission-ready. The scenarios push Airmen to perform at their peak while identifying opportunities to enhance overall performance.
“These exercises stress teams and individuals while improving decision-making at all levels, creating a stronger Warbirds organization with every iteration,” said Klein.
Readiness exercises like Warbird Week are a cornerstone of the 5BW’s mission to produce combat mission ready Airmen who are always ready to support, execute and defend global strike capability - at any time, from anywhere.