Oct. 23, 2018 Combat Raider 19-1 keeps forces ready, lethal Aircrew from all 8th Air Force bases flew over the Powder River Training Complex together for the first time during Combat Raider 19-1 on Oct. 16-18. They coordinated with joint tactical air controllers from the Royal Canadian Armed Forces and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, who helped
Aug. 13, 2018 5th Bomb Wing commander Q&A Col. Bradley Cochran is the 55th commander of the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. As the wing commander, Cochran ensures the wing’s combat readiness and is responsible for operations involving the wing’s fleet of B-52H Stratofortress bombers. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior
Aug. 1, 2018 Team Minot welcomes new 91st Missile Wing commander Col. Glenn Harris, 91st MW commander, assumes command from Col. Colin Connor, previous 91st Missile Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 31, 2018.
July 19, 2018 Missile chefs: making meals for the missile field The taste of spices fill the air while the thought of food fills your stomach with a sense of comfort. Almost nothing beats a hearty home-cooked meal after a long, hard day at work.
June 20, 2018 Existing Huey bases will receive replacement aircraft The Air Force announced today that each UH-1N Huey location will receive replacement aircraft.
May 2, 2018 Air Force selects locations for B-21 aircraft The Air Force announced that the B-21 Raider will replace B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit aircraft at three existing bomber bases beginning in themid-2020s.
Feb. 26, 2018 5th OSS: packing parachutes, saving lives Airmen from the 5th Operations Support Squadron parachute shop pack back-automatic and drag parachutes at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. The aircrew flight equipment flight is responsible for maintaining and inspecting all life-saving equipment on the B-52H Stratofortress prior to each mission,
Feb. 9, 2018 Team Minot hosts 2018 SLC Members of the Senior Leader Conference visit Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 7-9, 2018. During their visit, members of the SLC toured a missile alert facility, launch facility and a B-52H Stratofortress.
Jan. 31, 2018 Minot Airmen, B-52s complete UK deployment RAF FAIRFORD, England - Approximately 300 Airmen, four B-52H Stratofortress aircraft and support equipment assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, returned home from their deployment to RAF Fairford, England, Jan. 30.
Jan. 15, 2018 Minot B-52s, Airmen deploy to RAF Fairford RAF FAIRFORD, England - Approximately 300 Airmen and four B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, are deployed to RAF Fairford, England, to conduct theater integration and flying training.