Airman 1st Class Jonathan Dixon, 5th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance apprentice, uses a foot shear to cut a piece of metal at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Dec. 11, 2018. A foot shear More
Airman 1st Class Habeebee Velazquez-Campos, 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, plays with Buttercup, a young tabby cat, at Souris Valley Animal Shelter in Minot, N.D., March 29, 2017. Airmen w More
Thrift shop volunteers assist customers at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., April 7, 2017. All profits made at the thrift shop go to multiple charities that help the community. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Cla More
Airman Connor McDonald, 5th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, monitors the weather conditions via satellite at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., April 18, 2017. The 5th OSS weather forecasters create an More
Staff Sgt. Horace Hand, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron structural craftsman, pulls out a roll of vinyl at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., April 27, 2017. The sign shop produces about 20-25 signs per week. (U.S. Air Fo More
Lt. Col. Randy Schwinler, the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, holds 1st Lt. Buffe Stratofortress Grey, the 5th AMXS mascot, at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 3, 2017. Buffe was found at a privatel More
Airman 1st Class John Broda, 5th Security Forces Squadron defender, assembles an M249 light machine gun at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance facility on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 8, 2017. To qualif More
Tech. Sgt. John M. Silva, 5th Maintenance Group Training Section Instructor, along with 1st Lt. John Graves, 742nd Missile Squadron Missile Combat Crew Commander, interact with Airmen during a resiliency traini More
Minot Air Force Base Airmen board a bus at Minot Air Force Base N.D., May 25, 2017. Team Minot was victorious against Team Grand Forks, 16-10, in the 3rd annual North Dakota military softball tournament in Devi More
Senior Airman Dalton Dritz, 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, inspects a snow blower at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 19, 2017. The 5th LRS Aimen in the special purpose shop support both t More
Airmen play a game of flag football during the Summer Games at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 23, 2017. The game was one of many events during the annual Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Clas More
Staff Sgt. Michael J. Solo, 5th Force Support Squadron NCOIC of the base honor guard, poses with his honor guardsmen at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 26, 2017. The honor guard attends many ceremonies, to inc More
The code change is an approximate three-week process that occurs annually, where three different squadrons go to the missile sites to inspect and maintain the missiles while also changing the codes. It takes co More
Senior Airman Renee Wu, 5th Medical Operations Squadron dental assistant, examines an Airman’s mouth during a sealant prosthodontics evaluation at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 1, 2017. Dental sealants are t More
Airman 1st Class Jose Vazquez, 5th Medical Operations Squadron ophthalmic technician sits through an eye exam at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 22, 2017. The 5th MDOS optometry clinic provides eye care such a More
Capt. Jason D. Raines, 5th Bomb Wing chaplain, is one of six chaplains on base. A chaplain’s duty is to enable the constitutional right of the free exercise of religion and to provide spiritual care to Airmen a More
Team Minot members write down names of missing and captured military members on ribbons at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. Aug. 30, 2017. Airmen on base hosted a POW/MIA recognition event from Aug. 31 to Sept. 15. ( More
Airman 1st Class DuBois Toy, 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, takes a break watching over the skate park in Minot Roosevelt Park Sept. 21, 2017. Toy expresses his passion for skateboarding b More
Airmen from the 5th Medical Operations Squadron immunizations clinic gather their medical gear at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 27, 2017. The 5th MDOS facilitated an immunization line for Security Forces Ai More
Staff Sgt. Natasha Medeiros and Senior Airman Nathan Jauch, 5th Medical Operations Squadron emergency medical technicians, inspect an ambulance at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 9, 2017. The ambulance service More
A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) taxis down the runway at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 4, 2017, during exercise Global Thunder 18. Global Thunder is an annual comma More
Team Minot members pose for a photo at the Parker Senior Center in Minot, N.D., Nov. 9, 2017. A total of 23 Team Minot Airmen volunteered at this event, serving 101 veterans a thanksgiving meal, eating with the More
Airman 1st Class Fermin Garcia, 5th Munitions Squadron armament system crew member, escapes a straitjacket at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 30, 2017. As a magician, Garcia performs tricks from escaping strai More
The Boy Scouts of America and The Girl Scouts of the USA sing for Airmen and their families during the annual tree lighting ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 30, 2017. The event offered an opportunit More
Airmen from the 5th Munitions Squadron maintain and repair various equipment at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 5, 2017. An armament systems maintainer’s job consists of inspecting, repairing and maintaining a More
Airman 1st Class Charles Pridgen, 5th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection apprentice, performs a magnetic particle inspection at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 13, 2017. NDI has six different insp More
Cookies lay across a pan at Minot Air Force Base N.D., Dec. 18, 2017. The cookie drive is an annual volunteer event where Minot and Bismarck community members, organizations and businesses donate more than 24,0 More
Airmen from the 791st Maintenance Squadron resource flight prepare to inspect equipment at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 8, 2017. A 791st maintainer’s duties include inspecting, repairing, maintaining specia More
Airman 1st Class Kevin Morrissey, 91st Security Forces Squadron response force member, climbs a rock wall in the McAdoo fitness center at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 23, 2017. The McAdoo fitness center is More
Tech. Sgt. Adam Hills, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron NCO in charge of emergency management training, teaches a class about chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan More
An award gets engraved at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. Feb. 8 2018. The 5th Force Support Squadron Arts and Crafts Center engraves, prints, crafts and designs awards and other various creations. (U.S. Air Force p More
Airman 1st Class John Miller, 5th Maintenance Squadron aircrafts fuel systems repair specialist, loosens a wire conduit on an outboard wing trainer at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 28 2018. The fuels systems More
Team Minot Airmen battle over a soccer ball during the Winter Games at Minot Air Force Base N.D., Mar. 9, 2018. The games consisted of several events, including soccer, volleyball, ninja warrior, football combi More
The mental health clinic offers many services on base including substance abuse support for active duty only, domestic violence and child abuse prevention and various classes for active duty and civilians. (U.S More
(From left) Chief Master Sgt. Patrick McMahon, U.S. Strategic Command senior enlisted leader, rrecognizes Airman 1st Class Zachary Langum, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, at Minot Air Force Base, More
Airmen from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron finish building a tent during the 5th CES Expeditionary Day at Minot Air Force Base N.D., March 15, 2018. The Airmen were required to use team-building and communicat More
A 5th Civil Engineer Squadron member adjusts the outrigger on a bucket truck at Minot Air Force Base N.D., March 21, 2018. The 5th CES electric shop powers the base with electricity and provides electricity to More
Team Minot members wait for deployment returnees at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 17, 2018. Members aided the B-52H Stratofortress flying mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and Freedom More
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Casey, 5th Medical Operations Squadron dental laboratory NCO in charge, crafts a custom abutment implant part at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 18, 2018. There are a total of 4 More
Staff Sgt. Joshua Olson, 5th Munitions Squadron armament maintenance team chief and Airman 1st Class Katelyn Naler, 5th MUNS armament maintenance team member, inspect a heavy stores-adapter beam at Minot Air Fo More
Airman 1st Class Joshua A. Tiner, 5th Operations Support Squadron weather apprentice, looks through a laser rangefinder at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 20, 2018. The 5th OSS weather flight Airmen fo More
Airman 1st Class Errol Petgrave, 5th Operations Support Squadron weather journeyman, finishes a 3-km run during the fourth annual Summer Games at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 29, 2018. The Summer Ga More
Squats improves leg muscles including quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. This exercise also builds muscle in the back and core, making it a good workout for the entire body. Standing up straight with your fee More
Local medical providers sit in a conference room at Minot Air Force Base N.D., Aug. 3, 2018. The 5th Medical Group provides an annual educational open house for providers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Cl More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform a reflection pass during Northern Neighbors Day Air and Space Show at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 4, 2018. The event featured aerial demonstrations by the U. More
A member of the 5th Security Forces Squadron gives water to a military working dog during Northern Neighbors Day Air and Space Show at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 4, 2018. The event featured aerial More
Water hoses lay in the fire station at Minot Air Force Base Aug. 14, 2018. Firefighters cover structural, medical and aircraft emergencies on base and on the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Cla More
Airman 1st Class Dontie Custis, 5th Maintenance Squadron metals technician, performs a gas metal arc weld at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 4, 2018. Airmen from the 5th Maintenance Squadron metals te More
Airman 1st Class Steven Barragan, 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, connects air hoses under a dual-tire tractor trailer at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 12, 2018. Airmen are requir More
Radio batteries rest in a charger at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 18, 2018. Dispatchers use landline phones and rechargeable radios for communicating with operators and other customers. (U.S. Air F More
(From left) Senior Airmen Jacob Torralva and Staff Sgt. Matthew Schramm, 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron equipment support, along with Staff Sgt. Joshua Roberts, NCO in charge of VOCC support, organize their s More
A B-52H Stratofortress sits ready on the flightline during Global Thunder 19 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 1, 2018. Global Thunder is a globally integrated exercise that provides training opportunities th More
A row of B-52H Stratofortresses sit on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 6, 2018. The B-52 is a long range strategic bomber that can carry up to 70,000 pounds of munitions. (U.S. Air Fo More
From left, Col. Craig Ramsey, 91st Missile Wing vice commander and Col. Bradley Cochran, 5th Bomb Wing commander, receive a plaque from Anne Sellers representing the Minot Commission on Aging, at Minot Air Forc More
Airman 1st Class Necole S. Lane, 5th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, repairs a fabric piece at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Dec. 3, 2018. The sewing machine is used to re More
A B-52H Stratofortress warms up on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 5, 2019. Despite freezing temperatures, the B-52H is mission capable and ready to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Seni More
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Casey, 5th Medical Operations Squadron dental laboratory NCO in charge, crafts a custom abutment implant part at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 18, 2018. The dental lab fabrica More
An Airman from the 5th Maintenance Squadron sheet metal shop drills a hole at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Dec. 11, 2018. The shop uses a variety of hand and pneumatic tools such as drills, grinders and More
Alexis Topham, Souris Valley Animal shelter kennel assistant, speaks with 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen at the animal shelter in Minot, N.D., March 29, 2017. The 5th LRS volunteers walked and played More
Airman Connor McDonald, 5th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, measures the basis of clouds with a rangefinder at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., April 18, 2017. The rangefinder uses a pinpoint laser t More
Staff Sgt. Horace Hand, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron structural craftsman, creates a sign at the sign shop on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., April 27, 2017. Airmen assigned to the sign shop use design software to c More
Jeremy Smith, 5th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructor, watches Airmen inspect M249 light machine guns at the CATM facility on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 8, 2017. Airmen More
Minot Air Force Base Honor Guard presents the colors during the 3rd annual North Dakota military softball tournament at Roosevelt Park in Devils Lake N.D., May 25, 2017. This is the 3rd annual softball tourname More
Senior Airman Dalton Dritz, 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, lifts a street sweeper bed at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 19, 2017. The 5th LRS vehicle maintainers determine serviceability More
Airmen play a flag football game at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 23, 2017. The game was one of many events during the annual Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Dillon J. Audit)
Capt. Lia Risk, 5th Medical Operations Squadron Dentist, examines an Airman’s mouth during a sealant prosthodontics evaluation at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 1, 2017. There are typically 10 dentists on bas More
Airman 1st Class Jacob Turner, 5th Medical Operations Squadron ophthalmic technician, examines Airman 1st Class Jose Vazquez, 5th MDOS ophthalmic technician, at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 22, 2017. Turner More
Tech. Sgt. Brandon C. Rogers, 5th Communications Squadron intrusion detection systems NCO in charge, ties a ribbon on a tree at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 30, 2017. The ribbons symbolize a humble tribute More
Airman 1st Class DuBois Toy, 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, performs a front feeble stale in Minot Roosevelt Park Sept. 21, 2017. Toy enjoys skateboarding the most because it one of the to More
Airmen from the 5th Medical Operations Squadron prepare to administer vaccinations at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 27, 2017. More than 1,000 Security Forces Airmen received their annual flu vaccinations. More
Senior Airman Nathan Jauch, 5th Medical Operations Squadron emergency medical technician, administers an IV into a patient’s arm during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 10, 2017. The ambu More
A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) prepares to take off from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 4, 2017, during exercise Global Thunder 18. U.S. Strategic Command forces ar More
The annual tree lighting ceremony kicked off the holiday season at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 30, 2017. The ceremony included a visit from Santa Claus who arrived on a 5th Civil Engineer Squadron fire tru More
Airman 1st Class Fermin Garcia, 5th Munitions Squadron armament system crew member, shuffles a deck of cards at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 30, 2017. Garcia teaches kids at a non-profit magic camp called “ More
Staff Sgt. Joshua Olson armament maintenance team chief, cleans a heavy stores-adapter beam at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 5, 2017. Cleaning and maintaining the equipment is essential to the 5 MUNS mission More
(From left) Senior Airman Brianjonathan Loanzon, 5th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, along with Airman 1st Class Charles Pridgen, 5th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection More
Bags of cookies sit in front of a Christmas tree at Minot Air Force Base N.D., Dec. 18, 2017. The cookie drive is an annual volunteer event where Minot and Bismarck community members, organizations and business More
Senior Airman Nicholas Bagnall, 791st Maintenance squadron vehicles and equipment section technician, inspects part of a hoist assembly for the Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile at Minot Air Forc More
Various gas masks line a case at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 30, 2018. Every Airman is required to take the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense class every 18 months and before deploymen More
Scrap mats hang on the wall at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. Feb. 8 2018. The 5th Force Support Squadron Arts and Crafts Center engraves, prints, crafts and designs awards and other various creations. (U.S. Air Fo More
Airman 1st Class John Miller, 5th Maintenance Squadron aircrafts fuel systems repair specialist, applies sealant on an aircraft part at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 28 2018. The fuels systems shop conducts More
Team Minot Airmen compete in a soccer tournament during the Winter Games at Minot Air Force Base N.D., Mar. 9, 2018. Airmen from various squadrons came together to participate in the fourth annual Winter Games. More
Chief Master Sgt. Patrick McMahon, U.S. Strategic Command senior enlisted leader, speaks with 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Mar. 12, 2018. During his visit, McMahon spo More
Two Airmen from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron carry an Airman during the Self Aid and Buddy Care course at the 5th CES Expeditionary Day at Minot Air Force Base N.D., March 15, 2018. The SABC course consisted More
Senior Airman Todd Pitsch, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems journeyman, inspects a street lamp at Minot Air Force Base N.D., March 21, 2018. The 5th CES electric shop recieves about 1,200 repair r More
(From left) 1st Lt. Jessica Abbot, 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant, fist bumps Col. Angie Robertson, 5th Mission Support Group commander, after returning from an eight-month deployment at Minot Air For More
Airman 1st Class Joshua A. Tiner, 5th Operations Support Squadron weather apprentice, inspects a TMQ-53 Tactical Meteorological Observing System at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 20, 2018. The weather More
Team Minot Airmen compete in a football game during the fourth annual Summer Games at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 29, 2018. The Summer Games is an annual event in which Airmen on base compete in va More
Sit-ups engage the muscles in the midsection of the torso and are an effective way to enhance the core region of the body. They are a muscle building exercise designed to improve and define your abdominal regio More
Col. Julie Ostrand, 5th Medical Group commander, gives a speech to local medical providers at Minot Air Force Base N.D., Aug. 3, 2018. The 5th Medical Group provides an annual educational open house for provide More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform a crossover break during Northern Neighbors Day Air and Space Show at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 4, 2018. The event featured aerial demonstrations by the U. More
Airman 1st Class Daryl-Joe C. Tenoso, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron Firefighter, dons a SCBA mask, at Minot Air Force Base Aug. 14, 2018. Fire fighters work 24 hour shifts every other day. They eat, sleep and sho More
Airman 1st Class Dontie Custis, 5th Maintenance Squadron metals technician, uses an engine lathe at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 4, 2018. The engine lathe is a horizontal machine used to cut and fa More
Socket wrenches are laid out during training at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 12, 2018. These tools are used for changing the tires on vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon J. Audit)
Prepared vehicle packets are organized neatly at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 18, 2018. The dispatch section supports both 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ai More
(From left) Senior Airmen Jacob Torralva and Staff Sgt. Matthew Schramm, 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron equipment support, organize boxes in the equipment cage at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Oct. 2, 2 More
Minot Air Force Base Boy Scouts Troop 437, perform a scout’s honor to the pledge of allegiance, on base, North Dakota, Oct. 23, 2018. More than 200 senior citizens and retired military members participated in a More