Dec. 13, 2023 From Battlefield to Classroom: The Remarkable Journey of 1st Lt. Troy Smith, MH-139A Helicopter Instructor Pilot 1st Lt. Troy Smith has been on a journey lasting more than 20 years to get where he is now, an MH-139A Grey Wolf instructor pilot with the 908th Airlift Wing. This is his story.
Dec. 13, 2023 Air Force Global Strike Command Establishes New Directorate AFGSC recently stood up a new directorate, AFGSC/A10, the ICBM Modernization Directorate, to oversee and coordinate the deployment of the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM weapon system and the retirement of the LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBM weapon system.
Dec. 11, 2023 Santa Takes Flight With 54th Helicopter Squadron Santa Claus and his elf flew over Minot Air Force Base and Minot, N.D. to wave at kids and members of Team Minot.
Dec. 5, 2023 AFIMSC plays critical role in fielding of B-21 The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is playing a critical role in executing the multiyear beddown of the B-21 Raider stealth bomber for the Air Force.
Dec. 5, 2023 Air Force Global Strike Command: Malmstrom, FE Warren and Minot AFBs round 1 environmental sampling results complete The Missile Community Cancer Study’s (MCCS) first round of environmental sampling results for Malmstrom AFB, FE Warren AFB, and Minot AFB, found no additional instances of contaminants above regulatory action levels, Air Force Global Strike Command reported today.
Dec. 1, 2023 AFGSC leaders visit the Mighty Ninety, emphasize nuclear deterrence mission Gen. Thomas Bussiere, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, along with his spouse, Barbara, and Chief Master Sgt. Melvina Smith, AFGSC command chief, visited with Mighty Ninety Airmen during a two-day visit to F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, Nov. 15-16, 2023.
Dec. 1, 2023 Rear Adm. Wirth, STRATCOM deputy director, visits Minot AFB Rear Adm. Robert Wirth, J5N, U.S. Strategic Command deputy director, strategic targeting and nuclear mission planning, visits Minot Air Force Base. Wirth visited the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing to meet with wing leaders and interact with Airmen.
Dec. 1, 2023 307th Bomb Wing announces December enlisted promotions The 307th Bomb Wing is pleased to announce the following Airmen are promoted to the designated rank, effective Dec. 1, 2023. Chief Master Sgt. Landon HollowayChief Master Sgt. Shawn ThomasonMaster Sgt. Matthew SmithMaster Sgt. Daniel PhillipsMaster Sgt. Daniel OaksMaster Sgt. Tanisha McKenzieTech.
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