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Aug. 25, 2025
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.
July 11, 2025
Japan, Republic of Korea and U.S. conduct trilateral flight

Fighter aircraft from Japan and the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of U.S. bombers operating in the Pacific, July 11, 2025.
July 9, 2025
US Airmen deploy in support of Indo-Pacific Bomber Task Force exercise

A Bomber Task Force deployment of multiple U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft, Airmen, and support equipment from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 8, 2025.
July 3, 2025
Minot AFB accomplishes historic first during Combat Ammunition Production Exercise

The 5th Munitions Squadron hosted its first Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) at Minot AFB from June 22-27, marking a significant milestone for AFGSC. The exercise tested 5th Bomb Wing Airmen’s capacity to mass-produce conventional munitions in a simulated wartime scenario—while also
May 27, 2025
Bomber Task Force Europe completes deployment, ACE demonstration

U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to Bomber Task Force Europe departed Moron Air Base, Spain, and returned to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, concluding Bomber Task Force 25-3 on May 27.
April 21, 2025
Team Minot Airmen demonstrate strategic readiness during Prairie Vigilance 25-1

Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot AFB and the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale AFB took part in Exercise Prairie Vigilance 25-1 (PV 25-1) here. Exercise PV 25-1 is a routine training operation designed to bolster the safety, security and reliability of the nation’s bomber-based strategic deterrence
April 3, 2025
Gen. Bussiere Thanks Minot AFB Airmen for ‘Astounding’ Teamwork

Gen. Thomas Bussiere, AFGSC commander, & Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Aiello, AFGSC command chief, visited Minot AFB to personally thank Airmen. Bussiere emphasized the strategic importance of the everyday mission at Minot, noting that is the only installation to host two legs of the nation’s nuclear
March 24, 2025
Bomber Barons conclude exercise Red Flag 25-2

The “Bomber Barons” of the 23rd Bomb Squadron concluded exercise Red Flag 25-2 here, March 21.This iteration of the advanced aerial combat training exercise, which takes place annually at Nellis AFB, featured five B-52H Stratofortress bombers from the 23BS. The bombers deployed from Minot AFB, North
March 18, 2025
U.S. Bombers Complete Latest European Bomber Task Force 25-2 Deployment

After weeks of dynamic training and integration across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, four U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers and aircrews completed Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment operations and returned to Minot AFB, March 17.
March 18, 2025
From dusk until dawn: Red Flag 25-2 operations continue through the night

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron taxis on the flightline during Red Flag 25-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 11, 2025. Exercises such as Red Flag deter potential adversaries by demonstrating the ability to deploy long range strike forces and deliver

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