B-52H Stratofortress returns from first Bomber Task Force 25-2 sortie

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron lands after completing its first sortie for the Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment at RAF Fairford, England, Feb. 18, 2025. BTF missions provide valuable training opportunities and reinforce the ability to

2024 Bomber Task Force missions: A year of first-ever accomplishments

As of 2024, 8th Air Force’s B-1 Lancers, B-2 Spirits and B-52 Stratofortresses have integrated with 23 percent of the world’s military as part of Bomber Task Force (BTF) missions and operations.

New B-52 engine cover prototype testing protects Minot’s bomber fleet

AFGSC pilots and maintainers have secured new B-52 Stratofortress engine covers that prevent icing in extreme cold thanks to support from STRIKEWERX and the AFGSC Office of the Chief Scientist.

Team Minot remains ready during Global Thunder 25

Global Thunder 25, the most recent iteration of U.S. Strategic Command’s annual field training and command and control exercise, concluded on Oct. 24.

Minot Defender trades firearms for keyboards

Air Force Global Strike Command welcomed a security forces Airman as a member of their newest class of the Striker Airmen Coders program at the Cyber Innovation Center in Bossier City, Louisiana. 

Minot AFB hosts STAFFDEL

Team Minot Airmen assigned to the 5th Munitions Squadron, U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing commander, and the Congressional Staff Delegation (STAFFDEL) pose for a group photo in front of a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Oct. 2, 2024. STAFFDELs are

Team Minot builds strength through connection

Minot AFB recently hosted a day dedicated to suicide prevention. The day combined physical and mental exercises and training designed to build comradery and equip individuals with tools to recognize and address mental health challenges.

PV/BV 24-4 concludes at Minot AFB

Airmen assigned to the 2nd and 5th Bomb Wings participated in Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-4, a training operation designed to test the wings’ readiness to conduct deterrence and combat operations here, Sept. 4-8.

Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton visits Minot AFB

Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton (center) attends a combined mission briefing during a visit to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 27, 2024. The visit emphasized advancing the nuclear bomber and missile enterprise and enhancing Airmen readiness.

North Dakota Lieutenant Governor visits Minot AFB