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July 8, 2025
PRESS RELEASE: US Airmen deploy in support of Indo-Pacific Bomber Task Force exercise

A Bomber Task Force deployment of multiple U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft, Airmen, and support equipment from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 8, 2025.
July 8, 2025
Barksdale Airmen Help Secure New Drone Restrictions Across Louisiana

Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing Judge Advocate’s Office coordinated with Louisiana state representatives to update a law clarifying the unlawful use of unmanned aerial systems.
July 3, 2025
Minot AFB accomplishes historic first during Combat Ammunition Production Exercise

The 5th Munitions Squadron hosted its first Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) here from June 22-27, marking a significant milestone for Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC).The exercise tested 5th Bomb Wing Airmen’s capacity to mass-produce conventional munitions in a simulated
July 2, 2025
‘Five in Four’ initiative expands healthcare access at Whiteman Air Force Base

In a bold step toward modernizing military healthcare delivery, the 509th Medical Group at Whiteman Air Force Base has launched an innovative “Five in Four” initiative -- a flexible scheduling model designed to enhance patient access while promoting provider well-being.The initiative reimagines the
June 30, 2025
5LRS petroleum, oil and lubricant flight fuels readiness

A line of C-300 mobile fuel vehicles are parked at the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil and lubricant flight’s parking area at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 24, 2025. A C-300 mobile fuel vehicle is capable of carrying 1,200 gallons of fuel and can dispense 80 gallons of
June 27, 2025
Another decade of the B-52’s enduring legacy

Air Force Global Strike Command is celebrating the enduring legacy of one of America’s most iconic strategic bombers -- the B-52 Stratofortress, affectionately known as the BUFF.
June 27, 2025
AFOTEC commander visits Minot AFB

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Drowley, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) commander, looks up at a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 24, 2025. As commander of AFOTEC, Drowley is responsible for supervising the independent testing and
June 27, 2025
5th Bomb Wing facilitates orientation flight for Minot civic leader Ryan Ackerman

Ryan Ackerman, 91st Missile Wing honorary commander (fourth from left), poses for a photo with 5th Bomb Wing (5BW) leadership and 23rd Bomb Squadron flight crew after an orientation flight at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 24, 2025. The aircrew took Ackerman on an orientation flight to
June 25, 2025
Team Minot and Local First Responders Join Forces

Airmen from the 91st Security Forces Group prepare to enter a building during a mass casualty exercise at a missile alert facility outside of Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 17, 2025. This partnership allows local law enforcement to gain firsthand experience with military procedures during
June 23, 2025
B-1B Lancers exercise at Peterson Space Force Base

Starting last week on Monday June 16, B-1B Lancer aircraft from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, conducted a training exercise from Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.

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