FBI trains with Ellsworth EOD Airmen

Special Agents from the FBI trained with 28th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal Airmen and other law enforcement agencies during a National Improvised Explosive Familiarization course at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 11 to 13. The FBI-led, joint exercise focused on homemade

Air Traffic Control: Eyes in the Sky

“When I was first notified of the emergency, it was an, ‘Are you serious?’ moment. I couldn’t believe it,” said Staff Sgt. Wolfgang Jubell, 5th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller. “We immediately notified the Fire Department, Air Field Management, hospital and other base agencies

U.S. B-1B bomber flights demonstrate ironclad commitment to South Korea, Japan

As part of the continuing demonstration of the ironclad U.S. commitment to our allies against the growing threat from North Korea’s ballistic missile and nuclear programs, two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam conducted a 10-hour sequenced bilateral mission with

5th CES Dirt Boys lay foundation

Members of the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron continued Minot Air Force Base improvements through the construction and installation of new sidewalks. The 5th CES “Dirt Boys” perform maintenance and construction around various parts of the base, including sidewalks, stop signs and roads.

For Belle’s Sake: military couple runs animal shelter

A luscious green meadow sits beside a small highway in Sumter, South Carolina, April 1, 2012, broken only by a single crossroad.

GSC 17: 5 AMXS loads bombs

The 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Global Strike Challenge team participated in a bomb-loading competition at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 19-20, 2017. The four-member team was evaluated and scored based on their speed, precision and bomb-loading expertise. (U.S. Air Force photos/Senior

Tough Jobs with the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron: Explosive Ordnance Disposal

8 military units integrate, communicate in large force exercise

The 28th Bomb Wing hosted Combat Raider 17-3, a large force exercise executed over the Powder River Training Complex June 26-30, 2017.

54th HS Airmen go off deep end

Members of the 54th Helicopter Squadron participated in underwater egress survival training at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. The training encompassed the usage of a shallow water egress trainer and helicopter emergency egress device operations.

Sortie streak launches 23rd BS into the next 100 years

Carrying out vital missions for over 100 years, the 23rd Bomb Squadron and the associated aircraft maintenance units continue to play a critical role in delivering combat airpower.