June 21, 2024 U.S. bombers travel back to Minot Air Force Base from latest European Bomber Task Force Deployment Four U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and recently deployed to Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., returned back to their home station at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 20, concluding the routine bomber task force deployment.
June 3, 2024 Bomber Task Force 24-3 underway in Europe Four U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron began flying missions in support of Bomber Task Force 24-3 at RAF Fairford, England, May 24, 2024.
Dec. 29, 2023 Operation Home for the Holidays A new program, Operation Home for the Holidays, was recently instituted by U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Hoadley, 5th Bomb Wing commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Kenneth McGhee, 91st Missile Wing commander, with the city of Minot Chamber of commerce.
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. 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. 17, 2023 Team Minot hosts town hall meeting for local community The commanders of the 5th Bomb Wing and the 91st Missile Wing, alongside the mayor of Minot, held a town hall meeting to provide members of the local community with the opportunity to ask questions.
Nov. 16, 2023 Community Leadership Institute students tour Minot Air Force Base Team Minot hosts tours to increase community leaders’ awareness and understanding of Minot AFB’s role in national security.
July 14, 2023 Minot Airman recognized as Air Force, AFGSC NCO of the Year Humbleness, accountability, empathy, teachability, emotional intelligence. These are the qualities that Tech. Sgt. Jennel Edwards, an evaluator for the 91st Security Forces Group, says an effective noncommissioned officer must possess. The U.S. Air Force and Air Force Global Strike Command recently