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  • Global Strike Airmen strengthen strategic readiness during Global Thunder 26

    Global Thunder 26 (GT26), the latest iteration of USSTRATCOM’s annual field training & command & control exercise, concluded Oct. 26 here. While Exercise GT26 occurred at multiple locations, Minot AFB supported activities amongst two bomb wings & a missile wing accounting for two thirds of the U.S.

  • Death Strike 25-03 tests 7th BW with largest munitions push in years

    The 7th Munitions Squadron and the 28th Bomber Generation Squadron conducted a large-scale munitions exercise Sept. 22–25 as part of Death Strike 25-03, a quarterly training event held by the munitions squadron that tests rapid generation, movement and loading procedures required for wartime

  • U.S., Norway test maritime strike in High North

    The USAF partnered with Norwegian Allies to test next-generation precision maritime strike capabilities on Sept. 3rd in the Norwegian Sea. In partnership with Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35s & personnel, the USAF's 53rd Wing integrated a US B-2 Spirit stealth bomber into a long-range strike scenario

  • 5th Munitions Squadron dominates in elite Air Force competition

    Minot's 5th Munitions Squadron emerged as the top team at the 2025 Air Force Combat Operations Competition, held Aug. 11–15 at Beale AFB. Competing against the most elite munitions teams across the Air Force, Team Minot claimed the coveted title after a narrow 2nd-place finish in 2024.

  • U.S., Allied aircraft sharpen readiness in Norway

    Three USAF B-1B Lancer bombers assigned to the 345th EBS deployed in support of Bomber Task Force Europe at Ørland, Norway, Aug. 12. The bombers, assigned to Dyess AFB, deployed with a total force integration team composed of roughly 30% active-duty & 70% Reserve Airmen under the command of the