MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley addresses Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing about how important their mission is to the safety of the nation and thanked the group for their service during a visit Dec. 23 and 24. He also met with other Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen, as well as base and local community leaders, during the holiday visit. The secretary visited workcenters and facilities showcasing the Air Force's only dual-mission bomber and ICBM base, and also shared a holiday meal with base and local leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Keith Ballard)