A mechanic from the 54th Helicopter Squadron, guides a UH-1N Huey to the landing pad at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., April 26, 2012. The 54th HS’s primary mission is to support the 91st Missile Wing with highly- More
Staff Sgt. Daniel Vehslage, 54th Helicopter Squadron special missions aviator instructor, looks out the side of a UH-1N Huey at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 13, 2014. Special mission aviation, a fairly new c More
A UH-1N Helicopter flies over Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 11, 2014. The UH-1N is a light-lift utility helicopter used to support Air Force Global Strike Command missile wings and groups, Air Force District More
Members of the 54th Helicopter Squadron’s Global Strike Challenge team pose for a photograph at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 4, 2015. According to Capt. John Nep, 54th HS aircraft commander, team members we More
1st Lt. Katelyn Woodley, 741st Missile Squadron intercontinental ballistic missile combat crew commander, teaches Edison Elementary School’s science, technology, engineering and math girls to launch a missile a More
Tech. Sgt. Jamie Aulbach, 54th Helicopter Squadron flight engineer, prepares for landing during a training sortie in the missile complex, N.D., May 23, 2017. Airmen from the 54th HS teamed with 791st Missile Se More
Tech. Sgt. Jamie Aulbach, 54th Helicopter Squadron flight engineer, looks out over the countryside during a training sortie in the missile complex, N.D., May 23, 2017. Aulbach monitors all aircraft systems, ens More
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks with squadron commanders at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 7, 2017. This was Wilson’s first visit to America’s only dual-wing, nuclear-capable military instal More
Infographic created for the 54th Helicopter Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman J.T. Armstrong)
Team Minot aircrew search-and-rescue team members stand in front of a UH-1N Iroquois at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., April 5, 2018. Members of the 54th Helicopter Squadron at Minot Air Force Base responded to a More
UH-1N Hueys, from the 54th Helicopter Squadron, prepare for takeoff at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 20, 2019. The helicopters are utilized for 91st Missile Wing support operations. (U.S. Air Force More
Team Minot members train on the UH-1N Huey helicopter at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 6, 2019. The Huey can hold up to 13 people and bulky cargo. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Dillon J. Audit)
Mechanics from the 54th Helicopter Squadron, perform a post flight inspection on a UH-1N Huey at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., April 26, 2012. The 54th HS allows the Air Force to respond quickly and effectively t More
Capt. Ajay McLaughlin, 54th Helicopter Squadron pilot, adjusts his helmet before a training flight at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 4, 2015. McLaughlin is one of six Airmen selected to represent Minot AFB fo More
Senior Airman Joshua Suter, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, explains a B-52H Stratofortress’s landing gear during a tour at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 1, 2017. The 5th AMXS Airmen taught Edis More
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson boards a 54th Helicopter Squadron aircraft at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 7, 2017. On her first trip to Minot AFB as SECAF, Wilson toured both 5th Bomb Wing and 9 More
UH-1N Hueys, from the 54th Helicopter Squadron, prepare for takeoff at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 20, 2019. Prior to the flight, the helicopter pilots conducted a full inspection of the aircraft. More
Capt. Lee Humphries, 54th Helicopter Squadron pilot, briefs 1st Lt. Brian Hickner, 54th HS pilot, and Senior Airman Daniel Vehslage, 54th HS flight engineer, on their flying mission at Minot Air Force Base, N.D More
Staff Sgt. Jake Gornbein, 54th Helicopter Squadron special missions aviator instructor, puts his gear on at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 13, 2014. SMAs mission at Minot Air Force Base is 24/7 Nuclear Securit More
Tech. Sgt. Tim McKinley, 54th Helicopter Squadron flight engineer and Global Strike Challenge team member, prepares for takeoff during a training flight at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 4, 2015. The 54th HS More
Staff Sgt. Michael Mattice, 5th Medical Group NCO-in-charge of education and training, teaches Edison Elementary School’s science, technology, engineering and math girls CPR at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 1 More
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson flies aboard a 54th Helicopter Squadron aircraft at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 7, 2017. On her first trip to Minot AFB as SECAF, Wilson toured both 5th Bomb Wing More
Airmen from the 54th Helicopter Squadron take off in two UH-1N Hueys from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 20, 2019. The Airmen conducted a thorough inspection of the aircraft before the flight. (U.S. More
A mechanic from the 54th Helicopter Squadron, performs a pre-flight inspection on a UH-1N helicopter at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., April 26, 2012. The 54th HS allows the Air Force to respond quickly and effect More
A UH-1N Helicopter from the 54th Helicopter Squadron takes off for a training mission at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 4, 2015. The 54th HS will compete against two other helicopter squadron teams, the 37th More
Capt. Alexander Kiel, 54th Helicopter Squadron chief of current operations, explains a helicopter’s controls at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 1, 2017. During the tour, Edison Elementary School’s science, tech More
Senior Airman Dan Vehslage, 54th Helicopter Squadron flight engineer, ensures the UH-1N Huey is clear for take-off at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., April 26, 2012. Helicopters can transport security forces and gu More
Staff Sgt. Jake Gornbein, 54th Helicopter Squadron special missions aviator instructor, prepares for take-off at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 13, 2014. SMAs mission at Minot AFB is 24/7 Nuclear Security for More
Staff Sgt. Shawn Vrock, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron crew chief, rolls a hose at the 5th CES fire station on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 1, 2017. Edison Elementary School’s science, technology, engineering a More
Shannon Reynolds, 54th Helicopter Squadron aircraft mechanic, performs post flight procedures on a UH-1N Huey, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., April 24, 2012. Daily inspections on the helicopters are performed befo More
Sparky the Fire Dog, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron fire prevention educator, greets Edison Elementary School’s science, technology, engineering and math girls at the 5th CES fire station on Minot Air Force Base, More
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks with 705th Munitions Squadron Airmen at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 7, 2017. During her two-day visit, Wilson toured both 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wi More
Staff Sgt. Jake Gornbein, 54th Helicopter Squadron special missions aviator instructor, walks out of the squadron building before take-off at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 13, 2014. Gorbein is a native of Sou More
Sparky the Fire Dog high-fives a 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter at the fire station on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 1, 2017. The firefighter successfully dressed in gear within a minute during a pre More
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson tours a 705th Munitions Squadron facility at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 7, 2017. During her two-day visit, Wilson toured both 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing More
Staff Sgts. Daniel Vehslage and Jake Gornbein, 54th Helicopter Squadron special missions aviator instructor, prepares for take-off at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 13, 2014. Special mission aviation, a fairly More
Edison Elementary School’s science, technology, engineering and math girls press buttons on an airfield rescue firefighting vehicle at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 1, 2017. The STEM girls had the opportunity More
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks with 705th Munitions Squadron Airmen at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 7, 2017. This was Wilson’s first visit to America’s only dual-wing, nuclear-capable mil More
Edison Elementary School’s science, technology, engineering and math girls watch an airfield rescue firefighting vehicle squirt water at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 1, 2017. The STEM girls had the opportuni More
A 5th Medical Group Airman demonstrates alergy testing to Edison Elementary School’s science, technology, engineering and math girls at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 1, 2017. The STEM girls visited Radiology, More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ashlee Wiebe, of the 119th Medical Group, is hoisted up and down from the ground to a 54th Helicopter Squadron Bell UH-1N Iroquois helicopter during rescue hoist training at Camp More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Misty Poitra, of the 119th Medical Group, is hoisted up and down from the ground to a 54th Helicopter Squadron Bell UH-1N Iroquois helicopter during rescue hoist training at Camp Gilbe More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cody Chick, of the 219th Security Forces Squadron, is hoisted up and down from the ground to a 54th Helicopter Squadron Bell UH-1N Iroquois helicopter during rescue hoist training at More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. LaMitchell Primm, left, and Airman 1st Class Christopher Novotny, both of the 119th Medical Group, carry a litter with a simulated battle casualty on it to a 54th Helicopter Squadron B More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. LaMitchell Primm, left, and Airman 1st Class Christopher Novotny, both of the 119th Medical Group, North Dakota Air National Guard, place a litter with a simulated battle casualty on i More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. LaMitchell Primm, left, and Airman 1st Class Christopher Novotny, both of the 119th Medical Group, place a litter with a simulated battle casualty on it, into a 54th Helicopter Squadro More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. LaMitchell Primm, right, and Airman 1st Class Christopher Novotny, both of the 119th Medical Group, run from a 54th Helicopter Squadron Bell UH-1N Iroquois helicopter after placing a l More