Senior Airman Kathy Mercado, 5th Security Forces Squadron dog handler, is attacked by Lareco, military working dog, during aggression training here April 25. Military working dogs are trained to attack on comma More
Airman 1st Class Cody Waymire , 5th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operator uses a K-12 concrete saw to cut around the damaged concrete while Airman 1st Class Zachary Flowers, 5th CES heavy equipment o More
Firefighters from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron here and Barksdale Air Force Base, La.’s 2nd CES, including airmen from the Arnold Engineering Development Center, grab their equipment during high angle rescue More
Senior Airman Sixto Trevino, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintainer, prepares his equipment to perform work on a fuel tank at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 12, 2012. Keeping the water More
The 5th Civil Engineers Squadron’s Fire Protection Flight plans, organizes, and directs all fire protection activities on Minot Air Force Base. They constantly train for any emergency situation and are evaluate More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. John Henderson, battalion commander of the 864th Engineer Battalion "Task Force Pacemaker", Central Command Materiel Retrograde Element, places the 555th Engineer Brigade patch on U.S. Air Fo More
Firefighters assigned to the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron respond to an incident during a field training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 20, 2013. The purpose of the exercise was to evaluate and val More
A firefighter from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron receives a safety briefing at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 21, 2014. The fire training facility provides realistic training for the fire fighters with contr More
Children and their families walk between fire trucks to a demonstration at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 31, 2015. The demonstration was part of the “Hero in Training” event which had interactive displays an More
Children from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., learn about fire safety fire safety trailer kitchen during an interactive event for children and their families called “Hero in Training” July 31, 2015. The event showc More
5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters hose down a fire during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 8, 2016. The fire department trains regularly to maintain readiness. (U.S. Air Force phot More
Firefighters from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron unload gear during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 9, 2016. The squadron is required to conduct one no-notice exercise per year to ensur More
Firefighters from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron pull a hose from a fire engine during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 9, 2016. The fire protection flight’s goal is to protect Team Mino More
5th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians’ work on a heating and cooling unit at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 28, 2017. The HVAC shop repairs units aro More
Senior Airman Adam Allen, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, photographs an inert unexploded ordnance’s front fuse at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., March 28, 2017. Photography is More
Tech. Sgt. Sean Cantrell, 5th Civil Engineering Squadron assistant chief of operations, explains the dispatch room’s purpose in the Kenneth O. Gillespie Fire Station at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., April 30, 201 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
Airman 1st Class Bailey Rowley, 5th Civil Engineer firefighter, recovers after a tactical maneuver during an Expeditionary Training Day at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 1, 2017. Throughout the day, CE Airmen More
Airmen from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron participate in a 10K ruck march at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 1, 2017. The 5th CES hosted an Expeditionary Training Day for Airmen to help develop and maintain More
Members of the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron build a sidewalk at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 17, 2017. Due to various cracks in the sidewalks, the 5 CES “Dirt Boys” were tasked to remodel, which will provide More
Airman 1st Class Johnathan Orr, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, poses for a photo at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 20, 2017. Orr train for about six hours every 24-hour shift while in upgrade traini More
Airmen 1st Class Christopher Rickenbach and Devin King, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, spray a hose at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 20, 2017. The fire protection flight routinely trains to ensure More
Senior Airman Leodanis Uceta, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron logistics, prepares cups for volunteer climbers during the 9/11 memorial climb at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 11, 2018. The memorial climb More
Airman 1st Class Bailey Rowley, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, plows the Fire Department parking lot at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 11, 2019. Even during winter conditions, the fire d More
Senior Airman Christopher Crowe, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and constuction equipment journeyman, uses a K-12 saw to cut concrete at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 19, 2019. Pavement and co More
Staff Sgt. Alisa Baker-Burdo, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, stands for an "I Am Team Minot" photo at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 1, 2019. Baker-Burdo was recently selected as the Air Fo More
Staff Sgt. Randy Akin, 5th Security Forces Squadron military dog handler, checks and clears rooms in the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron's fire department during an active shooter exercise here April 19. This exerc More
Senior Airman Derrick Grinell, 5th Civil Engineering Squadron firefighter, checks Senior Airman Andrew Fruehan’s, 5th CES firefighter, gear during a high angle rescue training exercise at Minot AFB, Aug. 20, 20 More
Airman 1st Class Wilson Arocho, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintainer, prepares his equipment to perform work on a fuel tank at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 12, 2012. Keeping the wa More
The 5th Civil Engineers Squadron’s Fire Protection Flight plans, organizes, and directs all fire-protection activities on Minot Air Force Base. They constantly train for any emergency situation and are evaluate More
Liaisons from various base agencies speak with the incident commander during a field training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 20, 2013. The purpose of the exercise was to evaluate and validate the More
A firefighter from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron dons his gas mask before participating in a controlled burn exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 21, 2014. The multi-use structure provides an ability t More
Children crawl through a maze with grey goggles to simulate crawling through a smoke filled room during an interactive event for children and their families called “Hero in Training” July 31, 2015. The event sh More
Staff Sgt. Justin McCoy, 5th Security Forces Squadron armory assistant noncommissioned officer in charge, receives a kiss from his daughter Tateleigh during the “Hero in Training” event at Minot Air Force Base, More
Airman 1st Class Roberto Vazquez, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, dons his gear during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 9, 2016. The fire protection flight trains on a daily basi More
Airman 1st Class Benjamin Cox, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, dons his gear during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 9, 2016. The fire protection flight trains on a daily basis t More
Senior Airman Tate Lawson, 5th Civil Engineer heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technician, solders valves onto a compressor at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 28, 2017. These technician More
Senior Airman Adam Allen, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, carries ammunition cans at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., March 28, 2017. During training, EOD Airmen practiced safely More
A 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firetruck races to a training site at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., April 30, 2017. Boy Scouts of America and Fire Explorer Post #9463 from Minot learned about the fast-paced respons 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
Airmen from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron perform Self-Aid and Buddy Care during an Expeditionary Training Day at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 1, 2017. More than 60 Airmen from the 5th CES participated in More
Airmen from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron participate in a 10K ruck march at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 1, 2017. The ruck march marked the beginning of Expeditionary Training Day, an event created to he More
Airman 1st Class Harold McIntyre, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment technician, uses a soil compactor to flatten the ground at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 12, 2017. Due to harsh weather a More
Airmen 1st Class Christopher Rickenbach and Devin King, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, spray a hose at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 20, 2017. Rickenbach and King train for about six hours every 2 More
Senior Airman Cedric Murphy, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron crew chief, climbs stairs at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 11, 2018. Volunteers climbed 110 flights to symbolize the height of the twin tower More
Senior Airman Alisa Baker-Burdo, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, holds an axe at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 11, 2019. Firefighters train every day in order to stay prepared for any ci More
From left, Senior Airman Christopher Crowe and Airman 1st Class Jonathan Burtick, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and constuction equipment journeyman and apprentice, respectively, change a road grater's c More
Airman 1st Class Cody Waymire, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operator uses a K-12 concrete saw to cut around the damaged concrete during a routine road fixture at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 1 More
Firefighters from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron here and Barksdale Air Force Base, La.’s 2nd CES, including airmen from the Arnold Engineering Development Center, participate in high angle rescue training exe More
A firefighter assigned to the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron respond to an incident during a field training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 20, 2013. The purpose of the exercise was to evaluate and va More
Firefighters from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron check their equipment before participating in a controlled burn exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 21, 2014. The fire training facility provides realis More
Airmen from the 5th Medical Group and base fire department remove a dummy from a simulated car accident during the “Hero in Training” event at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 31, 2015. During the demonstration More
Airman 1st Class Benjamin Cox, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter prepares to enter a building during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 9, 2016. The fire protection flight routinely t More
A firefighter’s helmet lays on the ground at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 9, 2016. The fire protection flight helps protect base personnel, property and the environment from fires and disasters. (U.S. Air F More
Senior Airman Michael Robinson, 5th Civil Engineer heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technician, installs a compressor at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 28, 2017. HVAC technicians are r More
Staff Sgt. Steven Holbrook, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team member, reviews mission-related information at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., March 28, 2017. Unexploded ordnance recovery o More
Airman 1st Class Colleen Erickson, 119th Wing firefighter from the North Dakota Air National Guard based in Fargo, N.D., hands a hose to a Post #9463 Fire Explorer from Minot, at Minot Air Force Base, April 30, 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
Senior Airman John Jones, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron structural apprentice, hammers a stake into the ground at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 1, 2017. The 5th CES built two tents during Expeditionary Trainin More
Airman Spencer Heilman, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron structural apprentice, is dragged by an Airman during an Expeditionary Training Day at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 1, 2017. During this final task of the More
From left, Airman 1st Class Christopher Schroeder and Senior Airman Thomas Clark, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment technicians, cover geotextile over the ground at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., More
Airman 1st Class Devin King, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, carries a hose at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 20, 2017. The fire protection flight routinely trains to ensure mission readiness. (U.S. More
Firefighters with the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron climb stairs at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 11, 2018. The fire department held a memorial stair climb in honor of those who gave the ultimate sacr More
Snow plow equipment sit in melting snow at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 19, 2019. As the weather warms up, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron "dirt boyz" stop plowing snow and begin maintaining the roads More
Senior Airman Reginald Bramlett, a firefighter from Barksdale Air Force Base, La.’s, 2nd Civil Engineering Squadron, ascends up a rope during high angle rescue training exercise at Minot AFB, Aug. 20, 2012. Air More
Senior Airman Sixto Trevino and Airman 1st Class Wilson Arocho, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenaners, prepare their equipment to perform maintenance on a fuel tank at Minot Air Force More
Staff Sgt. Haven Cherry, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, dons his protective gear, during a field training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 20, 2013. The purpose More
Scruff McGruff, the crime dog and Staff Sgt. Justin McCoy, 5th Security Forces Squadron armory assistant noncommissioned officer in charge, demonstrate baton training during the “Hero in Training” event at Mino More
Staff Sgt. Justin McCoy, 5th Security Forces Squadron armory assistant NCO in charge, demonstrates baton training during the “Hero in Training” event at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 31, 2015. McCoy wore a " More
(Left to right) Airman 1st Class Benjamin Cox and Senior Airman Brandon Vernon, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters carry a dummy from a building during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., N More
Senior Airman Brandon Vernon, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, carries a hose into a building during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 9, 2016. The fire protection flight routinely More
Sets of skis are displayed at Outdoor Recreation at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 2, 2016. Outdoor Rec. provides Team Minot with winter equipment including skis, snowshoes, ice-fishing gear, snowboards and s More
Senior Airman Tate Lawson and Senior Airman Michael Robinson, 5th Civil Engineer heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians, solder valves onto a heating and cooling unit at Minot Air More
Senior Airman Adam Allen, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, removes an inert unexploded ordnance’s front fuse at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., March 28, 2017. EOD Airmen train t More
A Post #9463 Fire Explorer and Boy Scout of America from Minot, N.D., force a door open during a simulated fire rescue mission at Minot Air Force Base, April 30, 2017. During the mission, the group was required 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
Airmen from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron pass tent pillars at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 1, 2017. Approximately 60 Airmen participated in Expeditionary Training Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Cl More
An Airman from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron low-crawls through a sand pit during an Expeditionary Training Day at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 1, 2017. The day-long training event covered an array of com More
Airman 1st Class Harold McIntyre, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment technician, uses a Bobcat T300 to remove dirt from a dump truck at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 12, 2017. The 5 CES Airm More
Airman 1st Class Daryl Joe Tenoso, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, prepares a fire hydrant for use at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 20, 2017. The fire protection flight trained Airmen on the differe More
Firefighters with the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron climb stairs at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 11, 2018. The firefighters completed 36 laps up and down the stairs in honor of the 343 emergency resp More
Airman 1st Class Cody Waymire, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operator, uses a K-12 concrete saw to cut around the damaged concrete during a routine road fixture at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May More
Airman 1st Class Wilson Arocho and Senior Airman Sixto Trevino, 5th Civil EngineerSquadron water and fuel systems maintainers, pump water from a fuel tank at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 12, 2012. Keeping More
Staff Sgt. Sean Cantrell, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron fire station captain, demonstrates the effects of putting water on a grease fire during the “Hero in Training” event at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 31, More
Members of the 5th Security Forces Squadron demonstrate the use of handcuffs during the “Hero in Training” event at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 31, 2015. The event showcased displays from the fire departme More
Firefighters from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron find a dummy in a smoking room during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 9, 2016. During the exercise, the flight responded to a call, sear More
Airman 1st Class Roberto Vazquez, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, ventilates smoke from a building during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 9, 2016. The Fire Protection flight rou More