Spc. Jason Jenkens, of the 815th Engineer Company, mixes concrete, June 4, to be used to hold support posts in place for a new walking bridge across the Sheyenne River in Fort Ransom, N.D. Members of the North More
A Northrop-Grumman Remotec Andros F-6A robot remotely operated by members of the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal, makes its initial approach to a simulated improvised explosive device du More
Tech. Sgt. Marcel Thom is the aircrew flight equipment section chief for the 5th Operations Support Squadron, and also competes as an all natural bodybuilder. Thom is an Elite International Sports Sciences Asso More
Senior Airman Brandon Stubblefield 5th Civil Engineering Squadron engineering technician, works on a map using Geographic Information System software at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 5. GIS is capable of map More
Members of the 5th Civil Engineering Squadron heating, venting and air conditioning shop, reinstall the internal components of an air conditioning unit at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 6. Team work is essent More
North Dakota National Guard soldiers of the 3662nd Component Repair Company take part in rappel training at Camp Grafton Training Center, N.D.
Airman 1st Class Joseph Rhoades, 5th Civil Engineering Squadron electrical systems specialist apprentice, scales a telephone pole in the Pole Yard at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 6. The area is used for pol More
Family and friends of B-52H Stratofortress pilots and crew members gather at an aircraft hanger to witness the rapid launch of 17 B-52s at the conclusion of an exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 11. T More
Three B-52H Stratofortresses soar through the sky during a 17-ship rapid launch exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 11, 2012. Exercises like these are integral to maintaining mission readiness.
Lt. Col. Jon Wahlgren, the 119th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, right, is greeted by Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, the North Dakota adjutant general, as Lt. Gov. Drew Wrigley looks on, upon Wahlgren's retu More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Tyler Underdahl, right, with the 119th Civil Engineer Squadron, North Dakota Air National Guard, speaks with members of the media as he reunites with his family, June 14, 2012, at Hec More
Tech. Sgt. Dennis Olson, of the 119th Civil Engineer Squadron, speaks with local media June 14 upon his return from a six-month deployment to southwest Asia, as his family welcomes him home at Hector Internatio More
Lt. Col. Jon Wahlgren, the 119th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, right, is greeted by Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, the N.D. adjutant general, as Lt. Gov. Drew Wrigley looks on, upon Wahlgren's return to He More
Master Sgt. Tyler Underdahl, of the 119th Civil Engineer Squadron, hugs his children June 14 as he is welcomed home by friends and family at Hector International Airport, Fargo, N.D. after a six-month deploymen More
Master Sgt. Steven Schwartz, foreground, is one of several 119th Civil Engineer Squadron members hugging family members June 14 at Hector International Airport, Fargo, N.D. upon return from a six-month deployme More
Members of the North Dakota Army National Guard's Fargo, N.D., based Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade carry a sanitation bin into a tent at Camp Grafton Training Center, More
A soldier from the 815th Engineer Company (Horizontal) uses a Caterpillar D7 dozer to push a Caterpillar 621B scraper to load with fill dirt at the Contemporary Operations Location. The COL is at Camp Gilbert C More
Staff Sgt. Travis Almer, right, leads a two-person hose team with Tech. Sgt. Scott Kaufman, both 119th Wing firefighters, as they prepare to spray water on a simulated fire during a mass casualty exercise, June More
Participants take off during the Air Force Global Strike Command Striker Life Half Marathon at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 23. The first-ever command-wide half marathon series started this spring and will More
Soldiers participating in their Annual Training at Camp Grafton take a break to participate in the Fallen Soldiers Memorial 12K run, while wearing full combat equipment and carrying the American Flag. The run t More
Pfc. Devon Stephens, Valley City, of the 188th Engineer Company (Rear) cuts excess shingles off of a roof. The unit was building base housing as part of their annual training at Camp Gilbert C. Grafton, N.D., J More
Members of the 191st Military Police Company prepare to take off their gas masks while in the CS gas (tear gas) chamber. The 191st MPs participated in this training as part of their annual training at Camp Gilb More
Sgt. Jarred Munoz instructs his soldiers on how to lock onto a satellite. The soldiers are with the 426th Signal Company from Fargo, N.D. and are participating in annual training at Camp Gilbert C. Grafton, N.D.
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Patrick Sommer, with the 119th Logistics Readiness Squadron, North Dakota Air National Guard, greets his family July 2, 2012, at Hector International Airport in Fargo, N.D., after ret More
North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple, left, shakes hands with Senior Airman Kelsey Peterson, as he greets her upon her return from a six-month deployment to Afghanistan, July 2, at Hector International Airport, Far More
Col. James Dawkins, 5th Bomb Wing commander, used an MJ-1 Jammer to carry a Mark-82 training weapon to the B-52H Stratofortress during a weapons load competition at Minot Air Force Base, July 3, 2012. Weapon l More
Sgt. Ryan Mahoney presents flowers to the Peggy Shirely wife of Ltc. David Shirely outgoing 81st Civil Support Team Commander during the 81st CST Change of Command ceremony at Fraine Barracks in Bismarck, N.D., More
The North Dakota National Guard’s 81st Civil Support Team conducted a change of command ceremony in Bismarck, N.D., July 9, 2012. Incoming commander Lt. Col. Mark Quire (left) passes the unit’s guidon to the 81 More
Staff Sgt. Brett Steinbrink, 5th Operational Support Squadron survival, evade, resistance and escape specialist, shows airmen participating in the combat skills training how to build shelter in Garrison, N.D., More
Senior Airman Denerius Moyè, 91st Missile Maintenance Squadron, trouble shoots a simulated environmental control system which is located in a launch facility, Minot Air Force Base, July 16. Members were evaluat More
Members of the 817th Sapper Company do pushups as part of the unit's first Sapper Stakes Competition in Jamestown, N.D., July 14, 2012.
Airmen from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tow in simulated weapons to be loaded on a B-52H Stratofortess at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 16, 2012. The weapons system will be used for an exercise bei More
Members of the 5th Bomb Wing honor guard, performs during the grand opening of the new Security Forces Squadron military working dog facility at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 17, 2012. The newest facility in More
Team Rockstar, 5th Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance crew members of 5th MUNS Global Strike Challenge team, help to assemble an inert joint direct attack munitions at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July More
Spc. Christopher Isakson (top) and Sgt. Nicolas Johansen, of the 191 Military Police, wrestle for a training knife as part of the Level One Combatives class at Raymond J. Bohn Armory in Bismarck, N.D., July 20, 2012.
Senior Airman Ian Hart, 5th Maintenance Squadron, gets familiar with an M4 rifle during combat arms training and maintenance at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 1, 2012. The basic marksman skill training includ More
Members of the 91st Missile Security Forces Squadron participate in a baton instruction course conducted weekly at the Joint Training Center; Minot Air Force Base N.D. Aug. 4, 2012. The training regimen enables More
Capt. Jay Sheldon was named Company-Grade Officer of the Year. He serves as a company commander for the Fargo-based 191st Military Police Company. He also works full-time for the North Dakota National Guard’s J More
Staff Sgt. Brian Bauman, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, installs a cable to perform an operational check on the internal conventional weapons system on a B-52H Stratofortress at Min More
The 91st Missile Security Forces Squadron conducts night operational and tactical training to provide constant security and control for the assets of the 91st Missile Wing at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 15 More
Tech. Sgt. Byron Ball and Airman 1st Class Alec Ribbink, 319th Civil Engineer Squadron, begin a “Run for the Fallen” 5K event in full firefighting gear on Grand Forks Air Force Base N.D., Aug. 17, 2012. More th More
Staff Sgt. Daniel Mark, of the 119th Security Forces Squadron, greets Garrett Beckwith, 5, as he arrives, Aug. 17, for his special day as “Pilot for the Day” at the North Dakota Air National Guard, Fargo, N.D. More
North Dakota Lt. Gov. Drew Wrigley greets Sgt. 1st Class Charles Todd, Aug. 17, at the old terminal for Hector International Airport, Fargo, N.D. About 160 North Dakota Army National Guard soldiers with the uni 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
The North Dakota Army National Guard will promote Col. Giselle "Gigi" M. Wilz, of Bismarck, to brigadier general May 20 during a ceremony at the North Dakota Heritage Center Atrium in Bismarck. Maj. Gen. David More
North Dakota National Guard UH-72 Lakota Helicopter Flight from Fargo to Bismarck, piloted by Lt. Col. Anderson and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hauge.
Tech. Sgt. Josh Von Bank, of Fargo, N.D., gathers his pistol magazines during the Marksmanship Advisory Committee Region VI Combat Marksmanship Training Sustainment Exercise in Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Aug. 25, 201 More
Tech. Sgt. Robert F. Carter, NCO-in-charge of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 610 at the University of North Dakota, sings the National Anthem during UND’s Military Appreciation Day Aug. More
As part of the UH-72A Lakota helicopter dedication ceremony, Sept. 4, 2012, two Lakota helicopters were blessed by Native American spiritual leader and elder, George Ironshield of Standing Rock, and officially More
A rendering of the new Camp Grafton Readiness Center building, which will be officially dedicated Sept. 7 at 11 a.m. The dedication symbolizes the growth and change of the N.D. Army National Guard as it continu More
Staff Sgt. Chelsea Roberts, 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron, reaches for the steering wheel as she pulls herself up onto the driver seat of a Halvorsen k-loader used for transporting heavy cargo onto militar More
Airmen from the 91st Security Forces Group’s Global Strike Challenge team, engage in exercise clearing scenarios at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 6, 2012. Minot airmen from both the 5th Bomb Wing and the 91 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
Sgt. William "Billy" Pitsiladis, Lincoln, N.D., of the North Dakota National Guard's 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment (Security and Support), kisses his son Madden in Bismarck, N.D., after returning home More
Capt. Brad Loween, of the North Dakota Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment (Security and Support), hugs his children Sept. 13, 2012, upon his return to Fargo, N.D., after a year-long de More
Maj. Michael Corcoran, of the North Dakota Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment (Security and Support), steps off of a bus, Sept. 13, 2012, upon his return to Fargo, N.D., after a year-l More
Ryron Gracie, fourth degree Black Belt and grandson of the creator of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Grand Master Helio Gracie, teaches members of the 5th Security Forces Squadron a series of defensive techniques during his More
Senior Airman Matthew Lawrence, 319th Civil Engineer Squadron, performs an Olympic lift during a workout at the Cloudy Town Throw Crossfit competition in St. Cloud, Minn., Sept. 15, 2012. CrossFit is a training More
Brig. Gen. David Anderson, Army component commander for the North Dakota National Guard, hands the colors of the 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade to Col. Giselle "Gigi" Wilz, who accepted command from retirin More
Airmen from the 91st Security Forces Group’s Global Strike Challenge team, fire their weapons during combat arms training and maintenance at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 18, 2012. Minot Airmen from both th More
Master Sgt. Richard McCorkle, 319th Operations Support Squadron first sergeant, prepares another plate of food for a junior enlisted member during the Airmen Appreciation Dinner, Sept. 26, 2012, on Grand Forks More
Crew Chiefs from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare their equipment for an inspection during the third annual Global Strike Challenge at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 27, 2012. The Global Strike More
Security forces members from the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing, participated in a week-long Krav Maga Instructor training seminar at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. Krav Maga is a simple, effective self-defens More
First Sgt. Eric Binstock and Staff Sgt. Brea Binstock. Argusville, N.D., are recognized as one of four husband-wife pairs that deployed together with the 188th Engineer Company (Vertical) during the unit's Free More
Airmen competed in teams of four during the Fire Muster Challenge, hosted by the 5th Civil Engineering Squadron Fire Department, in commemoration of Fire Prevention Week at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 12, More
Col. Tim Bush, 319th Air Base Wing commander, assists in tearing down building 432 on Oct. 12, 2012, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. The building was being torn down in keeping up with Air Force initiatives More
Bob Kupper, owner of Kupper Automotive, presents Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota adjutant general, with a check for the North Dakota National Guard Foundation, Oct. 19, 2012, in Mandan, N.D.
A group of 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron members move through a tree line during a convoy response force exercise conducted on Minot Air Force Base, Oct. 23. Response teams evaluated the effectiveness More
The 5th Medical Operation Squadron, dental flight supports the readiness of the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing by ensuring the health of its airmen and families by providing optimal patient-focused dental More
Staff Sgt. Matthew Henry, 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron member, looks through the scope of his rifle during a convoy response force exercise conducted here, Oct. 23. Response teams evaluated the effect More
Members of the 319th Civil Engineering Squadron’s intramural flag football team huddle together before competing in the base championship Oct. 27, 2012, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. The 319th Security Fo More
KC-10 Extender refueling aircraft from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., sit safely on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., on Oct. 29, 2012. Seven of the aircraft were evacuated to Grand Forks in advance of More
Capt. Shawn Markovic, Survey Team Leader for the North Dakota National Guard's 81st Civil Support Team, coordinates with members of the Bismarck Fire Department. Firefighters (from left to right) Brent Hanson, More
Airmen from the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance flight rebuild the rear end of a Ford F-150 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 30, 2012. Vehicle maintainers put in long hours and hard work More
A group of children walk through the “Hades” hallway during the annual indoor trick-or-treating event Oct. 31, 2012, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. The 319th Medical Group hosts trick-or-treating every yea More
A giant flag flows gently above the 5th Medical Group facility at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 16, 2012. The 5th MDG serves both the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing, keeping Minot's airmen and their fam More
Soldiers of the North Dakota Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, practice for a visual aircraft recognition test as part of their initial assessment by the 5th Armored Bri More
Staff Sgt. Adrian Jensen, an individual protective equipment NCO with the 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron, flattens into place a folded chemical protective overgarment suit used for chemical warfare training More
Firefighters from the 5th Civil Engineering Squadron add another layer of water to one of the new ice skating rink at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 28, 2012. There will be three ice skating rink located on b More
Sgt. 1st Class Darren M. Linde, 41, Devils Lake, N.D., was killed in action in Afghanistan, Dec. 3, 2012, while on duty with the North Dakota National Guard's 818th Engineer Company (Sapper).
Staff Sgt. Jose Delacruz, a newly inducted dedicated crew chief from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, proudly wears the coveralls and David Clark headsets of a DCC. Delacruz is one of 27 DCCs who were ind More
Larimore firefighters and Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., fire protection specialists position themselves to engage in a live firefighting exercise Dec. 8, 2012, in Larimore, N.D. The fire crews used a vacant More
Harlem Globetrotter Chris “Handles” Franklin assists a child with spinning a basketball on the point of a pen Dec. 11, 2012, at the Community Activity Center on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. Handles used his More
Airman 1st Class Nikolai Smirnoff of the 319th Comptroller Squadron is this week’s Warrior of the Week. Smirnoff, a native of Yekaterinburg, Russia, until he immigrated to the United States and adopted Minneapo More
Tim Hennessey, representing US Bank, presented a check for $3,250 to Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota adjutant general, at US Bank in Bismarck on Dec. 17, 2012. With the donation included, the bank More
A B-52H Stratofortress taxis down the runway prior to take-off during Lt. Col. John Dunlap, 5th Bomb Wing director of staff ‘fini’ flight at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 17, 2012. The 'fini' flight is an Ai More
Tech. Sgt. James Mangette offers a young patron the opportunity to play the sleigh bells during a short holiday musical performance Dec. 18, 2012, at the Exchange on Grand Fork Air Force Base, N.D. Members of t More
Col. James Dawkins Jr., 5th Bomb Wing commander, lands a B-52H Stratofortress during his “fini-flight” at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 7, 2013. The “fini-flight” is the final flight taken by an aircrew memb More
The North Dakota National Guard's Col. Darcie Handt, 68th Troop Commander (right) passes the colors of the 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment to Maj. Paul Helten during the unit's change of command ceremony More
Lt. Col. William Watson, commander of the 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment (Security and Support), hugs Suzanne Richards, Family Assistance Center, while he and Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Schuchard present More
North Dakota National Guard's 1st Sgt. Russell Garrett (left) of Mandan, N.D., was recognized for serving on his fourth deployment by Chief Warrant Officer 4 Travis Bridwell, Bismarck, N.D., during the Detachme More
Airman 1st Class David Moore, 5th Maintenance Squadron metals technician, welds a piece of damaged equipment at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 17, 2013. The 5th MXS’s Metals Technology Flight uses a lathe, d More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jon Wutzke, assigned to the 119th Wing, North Dakota Air National Guard, skis out of the starting gate at the beginning of the men's 10k sprint race during the Central Region Biathlon at More
Vehicle operators from the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron participates in convoy training at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 26, 2013. The training is designed to teach the airmen critical defensive and safe 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
Crews from the 791st Civil Engineering Squadron work on efficiency drills and practice procedures on Minot Air Force Base, Jan. 28. The Firefighters work on fire prevention activities during down times to keep More
The 5th Civil Engineering Squadrons Fire Protection Flight plans, organizes and directs all fire protection activities on Minot Air Force Base, N.D. They constantly train for any emergency situation and are eva More