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  • Bomber Task Force 24-4 Wrap Up Video

    Airmen deployed from Barksdale AFB to participate in Bomber Task Force 24-4 at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, July 21-26, 2024. BTF 24-4 enhances combat readiness amongst participating NATO Allies and partner nations, ensuring their ability to rapidly respond to emerging threats.

  • U.S. bombers complete latest European Bomber Task Force deployment

    Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft completed a first-ever deployment to Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, by returning to their home-station at Barksdale AFB. During the deployment, Bomber Task Force Europe 24-4, the B-52s conducted operations in conjunction with aircraft from the

  • Team Minot's B-52s take arctic defense to new heights

    In a rare deployment to Alaska's airspace, two B-52 Stratofortress from Minot AFB, N.D., recently took part in the Arctic Defender exercise at JBER, marking a significant milestone in military cooperation and readiness.

  • 5th SFS secures success of Exercise PV/BV 24-3

    Airmen from the 5th Security Forces Group provide security for Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-3 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April. 6-12, 2024. Minot Air Force Base is committed to its mission of executing nuclear operations and global strike anytime, anywhere, to deter and,

  • Good morning Minot

    The 5th Bomb Wing’s B-52H Stratofortress fleet serves as part of the Air Force’s strategic bomber force. The B-52H has served the strategic bomber force for over 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alyssa Bankston)

  • 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.

  • 5th Bomb Wing Members Deploy in support of Operation Inherent Resolve

    More than 400 Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing recently deployed to the Middle East, in support of U.S. Central Command’s Operation Inherent Resolve. The 23rd Bomb Squadron sent a number of B-52H Stratofortresses to take over day-to-day operations, which will be the first time in 12 years aircraft from