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Capt. Mike Sydney, 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron

Capt. Mike Sydney, 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-52 Stratofortress copilot, explains features of the aircraft to former Marine Pfc. William Mays, a Guam liberation World War II veteran, during his visit to More

The 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Minot Air

The 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Minot Air Force Base, N.D. hosted a ground-breaking ceremony for the new aircraft maintenance unit facility April 1, 2016. 5th Bomb Wing leadership, various contractor More

A little help: Minot Auto Hobby Shop

A toy car is posed in front of vehicles in the Auto Hobby Shop on Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 12, 2019. The Auto Hobby shop offers a knowledgeable staff and a wide variety of tools to assist the d More

STAFF SGT. David Pierce maneuvers the huge steel access door of an underground missile launch control facility. Pierce is a manager of the facility, 91st Strategic Missile Wing, Strategic Air Command

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH SGT William Franqui Release St More

SSGT David Pierce crawls down the ladder to the combat crew capsule. Pierce is a manager of a missile launch control facility, 91st Strategic Missile Wing, Strategic Air Command

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT William Franqui Release Status More

AN air-to-air right side view of an F-106 Delta Dart aircraft being refueled from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft as two other Delta Dart aircraft wait for refueling during a training mission. The F-106 aircraft are from the 5th Fighter Interceptor Squadron

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: More

An air-to-air left side view of four-ship wedge formation of F-106 Delta Dart aircraft over the prairie during a training flight. The aircraft are from the 5th Fighter Interceptor Squadron

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: More

AN air-to-air left side view of four F-106 Delta Dart aircraft in a wedge formation over a prairie during a training mission. The aircraft are from the 5th Fighter Interceptor Squadron

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: More

AN air-to-air right side view of an F-106 Delta Dart aircraft being refueled from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during a training mission. The aircraft are from the 5th Fighter Interceptor Squadron

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: More

AN air-to-air left side view of an F-106 Delta Dart aircraft being piloted by a squadron commander during a training mission. The aircraft are from the 5th Fighter Interceptor Squadron

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: More

AN air-to-air right side view of an F-106 Delta Dart aircraft being refueled from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft as two other F-106 aircraft wait to be refueling during a training mission. The Delta Dart aircraft are from the 5th Fighter Interceptor Squadron

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: More

AN air-to-air left side view of a four-ship wedge formation of F-106 Delta Dart aircraft over a river during a training mission. The aircraft are from the 5th Fighter Interceptor Squadron

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: More

AN air-to-air left side view of an F-106 Delta Dart aircraft with its bomb bay open during a training mission. The aircraft are from the 5th Fighter Interceptor Squadron

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: More

An F-111 aircraft arrives on base for participation in the Strategic Air Command bombing/navigation competition Proud Shield '88

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More

A 27th Tactical Fighter Wing F-111D aircraft arrives on base for participation in the Strategic Air Command bombing/navigation competition Proud Shield '88

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More

Air crew members service the Vulcan 20mm multi-barrel cannon in the tail turret of a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft during the Strategic Air Command bombing/navigation competition Proud Shield '88

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More

Aircrewmen inspect the .50-caliber machine guns in the tail turret of a B-52G Stratofortress aircraft during the Strategic Air Command's bombing/navigation competition Proud Shield '88

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More

An aircrewman performs maintenace on a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft during the Strategic Air Command's bombing/navigation competition PROUD SHEILD"88

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHEILD '88 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More

Air crew members service the .50 caliber machine guns in the tail turret of a B-52G Stratofortress aircraft during the Strategic Air Command bombing/navigation competition Proud Shield '88

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More

An aircrewman prepares to check a fluid level in the landing gear compartment of a B-52G Stratofortress aircraft during the Strategic Air Command's bombing/navigation competition Proud Shield '88

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More

An aircrewman checks a fluid level in the landing gear compartment of a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft during the Strategic Air Command's bombing/navigation competition PROUD SHIELD '88

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More

A B-52 Stratofortress crew arrives to ready their aircraft for participation in the Strategic Air Command bombing/navigation competition Proud Shield '88

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More

A B-52 Stratofortress aircraft lands on base during the Strategic Air Command's bombing/navigation competition Proud Shield '88

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More

A view of the main gate as aircrewmen arrive for the Strategic Air Command's bombing/navigation competition Proud Shield '88

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. Bob Simons Release Status: Re More

An aircrewman loosens a cover plate prior to inspecting ammunition belts on a B-52G Stratofortress aircraft during the Strategic Air Command's bombing/navigation competition Proud Shield '88

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More

An HH-1H Iroquois helicopter on a flatbed semi-trailer is pulled onto a dirt road following its recovery by the 857th Transportation Squadron. The helicopter made a forced landing in a farmer's field two miles west of Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Branford E. Giddings Release Status: Released to Public Com More

An HH-1H Iroquois helicopter on a flatbed semi-trailer is pulled across a field following its recovery by the 857th Transportation Squadron. The helicopter made a forced landing in a farmer's field two miles west of Minot Air Force Base, N.D. An M-816 5-ton wrecker truck is following the trailer

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SA Branford E. Giddings Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

Airmen stand clear as a mobile hydraulic crane prepares to lift an HH-1H Iroquois helicopter. The 857th Transportation Squadron is recovering the helicopter, which made a forced landing in a farmer's field two miles west of Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Branford E. Giddings Release Status: Released to Public Com More

A mobile hydraulic crane is used to lift an Air Force HH-1H Iroquois helicopter. The 857th Transportation Squadron is recovering the helicopter, which made a forced landing in a farmer's field two miles west of Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Branford E. Giddings Release Status: Released to Public Com More

An airman stands on a flatbed semi-trailer beside an HH-1H Iroquois helicopter following the helicopter's recovery by the 857th Transportation Squadron. The helicopter made a forced landing in a farmer's field two miles west of Minot Air Force Base, N.D

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SA Branford E. Giddings Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

Representatives of the 5th Bombardment Wing from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota (ND), cheer as they are awarded the Fairchild Trophy as the overall winner of the Strategic Air Command (SAC) bombing and navigation competition Proud Shield 88. Presenti

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bob Fehringer, USAF Release S More

AIRMAN 1ST Class Darryl Hawkins of the 857th Security Police Squadron scans the perimeter of a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft alert area through the sight of an M16 rifle equipped with an M203 grenade launcher

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Vickie M. Graham, USAF Releas More

AIRMAN First Class Larry McLaurin of the 5th Organizational Maintenance Squadron repairs the engine of a B-52 Stratofortress bomber aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Vickie M. Graham Release Stat More

Sergeant Terry Neuharth of the 5th Organizational Maintenance Squadron repairs an engine of a B-52 bomber aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Vickie M. Graham Release Stat More

AIRMAN Renee Hatfull of the 857th Security Police Squadron patrols the base atop an armored personnel vehicle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CHIEF MSGT. Vickie M. Graham Releas More

TSGT Bob Kirby of the 5th Organizational Maintenance Squadron repairs an engine of a B-52 Stratofortress bomber aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Vickie M. Graham Release Stat More

STAFF Sergeant Kevin Majerus of the 5th Organizational Maintenance Squadron repairs an engine of a B-52 Stratofortress bomber aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Vickie M. Graham Release Stat More

A B-52 Stratofortress aircraft arrives on base for participation in the Strategic Air Command bombing/navigation competition Proud Shield '88

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '88 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More

A 5th Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress aircraft flies past a farmhouse while on its approach to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Preston I. Chasteen Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

A 5th Bomb Wing KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft flies over a fence at the edge of the base while on its final approach

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Preston I. Chasteen Release Sta More

An Air Force family is reunited as a pilot returns home from serving in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota(ND) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator More

CAPT. Cherri Wheeler, an Air Force chaplain from the 857th Combat Support Group, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., greets Air Force CHIEF of STAFF GEN. Merrill A. McPeak during the general's visit to Air Force personnel deployed during Operation Desert Shield.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Hans Deffner Release Status: Released to Public Co More

A B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the 5th Bombardment Wing, Air Combat Command, stands on the flight line

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Michael Garvey Release Status: More

A B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the 5th Bombardment Wing, Air Combat Command, stands on the flight line

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Michael Garvey Release Status: More

A close-up of the tail fin of a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the 5th Bombardment Wing, Air Combat Command, stationed at Minot Air Force Base

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Michael Garvey Release Status: More

A close-up night view of the main gate with the sign illuminated

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sr. AIRMAN Michael S. Garvey Releas More

Prior to a missile site recovery exercise, four Mobile Fire Team (MFT) members from the 91st Security Police Squadron stand ready for inspection

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN Edward Holzapfel Rele More

A B-52 awaits engine starts after being uploaded with weapons

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope More

CAPT. Andy Healy and 2nd LT. Trent Williams from the 91st Missile Wing qualify on the newly installed Rapid Execution and Combat Targeting (REACT) system trainer console

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Cary Humphries Release S More

Captain Lonnie Barber, a Chaplain at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, listens to Elbert Grubert as he talks about what he has lost in the severe flood that seized control of Grand Forks, North Dakota. He is one of the many thousands of people that have temporarily relocated to the shelters at Grand Forks Air Force Base

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Grand Forks Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Cohen A. Young, USAF Rele More

US Air Force Colonel Robert Elder (standing) Commander of the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, prepares for his first ride in an F-16D with Colonel Haugen from the North Dakota Air National Guard, Fargo, North Dakota

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Melissa Menagh Release Status: More

US Air Force Colonel Robert Elder (rear seat) Commander of the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, prepares for his first ride in an F-16D with Colonel Haugen from the North Dakota Air National Guard, Fargo, North Dakota

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Melissa Menagh Release Status: More

US Air Force Colonel Robert Elder (rear seat) Commander of the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, prepares for his first ride in an F-16D with Colonel Haugen from the North Dakota Air National Guard, Fargo, North Dakota

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Melissa Menagh Release Status: More

The mist of icy breath and frozen exhaust cloud the ramp during a B-52 Stratofortress engine test on March 1ST, 1999, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to More

While no longer on nuclear alert, B-52 Stratofortresses still sit ready for more conventional roles on the frozen Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, flight line

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to More

The 91st Space Wing Security Forces maintenance team from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, arrives on the flight-line ready to compete with other teams during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 99

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 99 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

United States Air Force Second Lieutenant (2LT) Jerry Buchanan and First Lieutenant (1LT) Scott Trinrud, from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, familiarize themselves with the space and missile operations at Vandenberg Air Force Base, before joining the rest of their team during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 99

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 99 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

Boom operator US Air Force Technical Sergeant Robert Henson passes fuel from his 319th Aerial Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft to a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. This image was used in the December 1999 AIRMAN Magazine article "Paradise on the Plains,". The story lists major reasons for accepting an assignment to the frequently misrepresented Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Lono Kollars, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Unparalleled Combat Capability: 20th AF celebrates 75 years

On April 4, 1944, Gen. Henry H. “Hap” Arnold, Commanding General of the US Army Air Forces, formed the last numbered air force of the war, Twentieth Air Force. Seventy-five years later the 20th AF still represe More

Snior AIRMAN (SRA) Laura M. Puza, USAF, Chf from Minot Air Forc Bas, North Dakota, prpars to load hr Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifl during th Chf Marksmanship vnt at Vandnbrg Air Forc Bas. As part of th Chfs Comptition, SRA Puza, has to prpar mals for 50 popl, thn fir 30 rounds with th M16 from various positions and targts. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, th world's prmir spac and missil comptition, is a four-day vnt hostd annually at Vandnbrg AFB, CA "to rcogniz th bst and dmonstrat th commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE crats comptition-tough crws; improvs radinss and combat capabilitis through prparation, innovation and sharing; nhancs...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Laura M. Puza, USAF, Chef from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, prepares to load her Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 r More

First Lieutenant Jerry Zeitler, USAF, Deputy Commander of Crew 264 ICBM Operations, 91 Space Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, simulates punching in launch codes during ICBM Ops event at Vandenberg Air Force Base, during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

During GUARDIAN CHALLEGE, SENIOR AIRMAN Laura M. Puza, USAF, Chef from the 91st Space Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, adjust her sights on the Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle as she prepares to compete in the Chef Marksmanship event at Vandenberg Air Force Base. As part of the Chefs Competition, SRA Puza, has to prepare meals for 50 people, then fire 30 rounds with the M16 from various positions and targets. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: During GUARDIAN CHALLEGE, SENIOR AIRMAN Laura M. Puza, USAF, Chef from the 91st Space Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, More

At Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, the two chefs from the 91st Space Wing pass through an arch of axe handles formed by their fellow Minot Air Force Base members. The members are sending their blessing to the chefs in their up coming competition at GURADIAN CHALLENGE 01. The chefs will have to prepare meals for fifty people, then fire thirty rounds with M16s from various positions and targets. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: At Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, the two chefs from the 91st Space Wing pass through an arch of axe handles formed by t More

Technical Sergeant Richard B. Greer USAF, 91 Space Wing's Facility Maintenance Team (FMT), Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, checks his equipment in preparation for the FMT evaluation at Vandenberg Air Force Base during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

STAFF Serget Porter L. Gee, USAF, (left), d SENIOR Airm Laura M. Puza, USAF, chefs from the 91st Space Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, discuss how to improve their shot pattern in preparation for the Chef Marksmship event at Vdenberg Air Force Base. As part of the Chefs Competition, the two chefs have to prepare meals for 50 people, then fire 30 rounds with the M16 from various positions d targets. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space d missile competition, is a four-day event hosted nually at Vdenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best d demonstrate the commds warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant Porter L. Gee, USAF, (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN Laura M. Puza, USAF, chefs from the 91st Space Wing, Minot Air For More

The crew of the UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 91st Space Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, receives an orange flag from the judges when they bypassed an obstacle during the "Helicopter Hover Competition." During this competition, Pilot's and Co-Pilot's rely their flight engineers to guide the helicopter with a dangling bucket of water through numerous obstacles without spilling the contents. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The crew of the UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 91st Space Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, receives an orange flag More

SENIOR AIRMAN Luara M. Puza, Air Force chef from Mot Air Force Base, North Dakota, checks the recipe for Mongolian barbecue before addg the mustard to the dish, durg the chef food preparation competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfightg skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readess and combat capabilities through preparation, novation and sharg; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Luara M. Puza, Air Force chef from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, checks the recipe for Mongolian barbecue be More

STAFF Sergeant Porter Gee, Air Force chef from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, prepares Mongolian barbecue as an Air Force Space Command evaluator MASTER Sergeant John Fitzgerald, USAF, observes the process during the chef food preparation competition at Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant Porter Gee, Air Force chef from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, prepares Mongolian barbecue as an Air Force S More

Colonel (COL) Johnny Madison, USAF, Commander, (sitting), 5th Operations Group, discusses exercise inputs with the Battle STAFF during PRAIRIE KNIGHT 01-03 at Minot AFB

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PRAIRIE KNIGHT 01-03 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major More

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Tonya Smedes, USAF, and AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Roger Bullington, USAF, 5th Communications Squadron, check the Land Mobile Radio Antenna for damage, on top of Bldg 1085 during PRAIRIE KNIGHT 01-03 at Minot AFB

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PRAIRIE KNIGHT 01-03 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) David Ingram, 5th Maintenance Group (MXG), Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota (ND), prepares to adjust the bolts on an MAU-12 Ejector Rack mounted on a Heavy Stores Adapter Beam (HSAB) on the pylon under the wing of a B-52 Stratofortress, preparing it for a missile load. The crew is under evaluation on their job performance in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) chemical warfare gear

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SRA More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) David Ingram, 5th Maintenance Group (MXG), Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota (ND), tightens a bolt on the shackle of an MAU-12 Ejector Rack mounted on a Heavy Stores Adapter Beam (HSAB) on the pylon under the wing of a B-52 Stratofortress, preparing it for a missile load. The load crew is under evaluation on their job performance in cold weather gear

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SRA More

From left to right- US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jason Lavelle, USAF SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Bertrand Asselin, USAF STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) David Ingram and team leader USAF Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Steven Root, all with 5th Maintenance Group (MXG), Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota (ND), stand at attention after their missiles are loaded onto the aircraft. The load crew is under evaluation on their job performance in cold weather gear

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SRA More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Bertrand Asselin (left), USAF Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Steven Root, and USAF AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jason Lavelle (right) all with 5th Maintenance Group (MXG), Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota (ND), use a pair of MHU-83C/E Munitions Loading System to move equipment away from a B-52 Stratofortress during a load crew evaluation. The load crew is under evaluation on their job performance in cold weather gear

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SRA More