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March 18, 2025
U.S. Bombers Complete Latest European Bomber Task Force 25-2 Deployment

After weeks of dynamic training and integration across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, four U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers and aircrews completed Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment operations and returned to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 17.
Feb. 24, 2025
100th ARW refuels two B-52’s during BTF 25-2

Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the from the 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Fairford, England, received aerial refueling from three KC-135 Stratotankers from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a Bomber Task Force mission over the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 20,
Feb. 11, 2025
Team Minot defenders sustain weapons skills

Airman Paridy Seng, 5th Security Forces Squadron defender, shoots an M320A1 Grenade Launcher with the help of alternate gunner Airman 1st Class Isaac Mann, 5SFS defender, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 30, 2025. An alternate gunner is used when firing the M320A1 Grenade Launcher to help
Nov. 20, 2024
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.
Oct. 25, 2024
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.
May 13, 2024
Team Minot named DAF 2023 General Larry O. Spencer Award winners

The Department of the Air Force announced the recipients of the 2023 Gen. Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award during a ceremony at the Pentagon, May 8. Members of Team Minot from the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing won the team award for the second year in a row!
May 9, 2024
5th Bomb Wing executes base-wide readiness exercise

The 5th Bomb Wing conducted a base-wide readiness exercise, or Warbird Week, from May 1-8. Warbird Week is a routine base-wide readiness exercise designed to test 5th BW Airmen’s abilities to operate in a variety of scenarios. As part of the exercise, various circumstances and conditions were
April 22, 2024
Department of Defense announces winners of the 2024 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards

Minot AFB was among the winners of the Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards. The awards recognize installations, teams and individuals for their exceptional achievements in effective environmental management strategies that enhance installation resilience and mission readiness.
Jan. 9, 2024
5th Bomb Wing and 2nd Bomb Wing work together for Exercise Prairie/Bayou Vigilance 24-2

Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota and the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana participated in Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-2 here, Jan. 4-7, 2024. The Vigilance exercise series showcases Air Force Global Strike airpower and
Nov. 3, 2023
Directors from National Laboratories immerse in Global Strike mission

Minot AFB and Whiteman AFB hosted senior officials representing national laboratories and academic institutions, providing them the opportunity to immerse with the mission and weapons systems of the nuclear enterprise, Oct. 17-19, 2023.

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