Senior Airman Kathy Maercado and Staff Sgt. Steven Kaun 5th Security Force Squadron dog handlers, conduct training with Lareco, a military dog here, April 25. Trained military working dogs are utilized for patr More
Rodney Onstott, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron, deputy readiness and emergency flight chief, looks on as Airmen assist a wounded wingman during the Ability to Survive and Operate exercise here May 2. The ATSO pre More
Staff Sgt. Steve Helford, Heartland of America Air Force Band percussionist, plays the triangle during a concert at the Minot Municipal Auditorium, May 4. The vibrant ensemble presents exciting, uplifting music More
Members of Team Minot work together to make sandbags at the Minot Public Works June 1 In preparation for possible flooding, the city of Minot, with assistance from airmen from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota More
Darren Cox, an airline employee, volunteers to aid the family of Jodie Blake, Trinity Hospital, pathologist, and others in need of evacuation, in preparation for the impending evacuation of the city of Minot, J More
Over the past two days more than 1,000 Air Force Global Strike airmen here have filled more than 250 tons of sandbags in effort to save homes and Minot key infrastructure. By June 29, 2011, Mouse River pressur More
Orange tags are tied to doors to signify an evacuated home as the Souris River is welling in size and breached dikes built to contain the water here June 23. By June 29, Mouse River pressures and heights will r More
The Guard has over 800 Army National Guard soldiers and Minot Air Force Base airmen, Corps of Engineers, as well as contracted construction workers, in the area assisting local officials with monitoring dikes, More
After information of possible water contamination, people rush to the base commissary as nearly 1,500 gallons of water are distributed, June 25. The state of North Dakota has issued a boil order effective immed More
Flooding spreads throughout the city of Minot, N.D., as Mouse River pressures and heights reach unprecedented levels, breaching the levees and requiring the immediate evacuation of over 11,000 Minot residents t More
Senior Airman Dennis Barnett, 5th Munitions Squadron maintenance crew member, helps assemble unguided conventional bombs during the second annual Air Force Global Strike Command Global Strike Challenge here, A 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
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and with mission readiness and effectiveness at the forefront of strengthening the Air Force, the eradication of sexual assault is a top priority. The Altus AFB Sexual As More
Lt. Col. Thomas Lee, 54th Air Refueling Squadron director of operations, speaks at the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Kickoff celebration, May 1. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage More
Airman 1st Class Andrew Ausman, 97th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, renders a salute while performing the “Guarding of the Wreath” at Wings of Freedom Park, May 15. In observance of National Police Week, t More
Tech. Sgt. Matthew Noble, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management flight entry team member, gears up to enter a simulated contaminated area as part of the all hazards chemical, biological, radiologica More
U.S. Air Force Col. Sushil Ramrahka, 97th Air Mobility Wing vice commander, speaks during the third annual Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Remembrance Ceremony at the Wings of Freedom Park, Sept. 19. Nat More
Carol Robinson, 97th Force Support Squadron manpower analyst, has dedicated 40 years to U.S. Air Force civil service at Altus AFB. She began with the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron as a data transcriber April 22, More
Staff Sgt. Steven Kaun 5th Security Force Squadron dog handler, conducts training with Lareco, a military dog here April 25. Trained military working dogs are utilized for patrol, drug and explosive detection, More
Airmen gather as they learn to assist a wounded wingman during the Ability to Survive and Operate exercise here May 2. The ATSO preparation exercise ensures that the airmen of Minot ready themselves for upcomin More
Tech. Sgt. Lara Murdzia, and 2nd Lt. Daniel Boothe, members of the Heartland of America Air Force Band, perform at the Minot Municipal Auditorium, May 4. The vibrant ensemble presents exciting, uplifting music More
Members of Team Minot work together to make sandbags at the Minot Public Works June 1 In preparation for possible flooding, the city of Minot, N.D., with assistance from airmen from Minot Air Force Base, North More
Staff Sgt. David Powell and Airman 1st Class Roddricus Philpot, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, stack pallets with sandbags in preparation for the impending flood of the city of Minot, June 22. B More
Senior Airman Matthew Davis, 5th Munitions Squadron munitions controller, helps his family to evacuate in preparation for the impending evacuation of the city of Minot, June 22. By June 29, 2011, Mouse River pr More
Darren Back, neighbor of Lt Col. Jon Dawson, Jr., 5th Bomb Wing inspector general, helps to prevent their house from being overtaken by the flood, June 23. By June 29, Mouse River pressures and heights will rea More
Over 200 cots provided for residents evacuating Minot, N.D., are set up at Minot State University Dome in response to the torrent of water from upstream of the Souris River continuing to flood throughout the ci More
Senior Airman Dennis Barnett, 5th Munitions Squadron maintenance crew member, helps assemble unguided conventional bombs during the second annual Air Force Global Strike Command Global Strike Challenge here, Au 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 enable More
Food from the Asian and Pacific Islander culture was one of the many highlights of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Kickoff celebration, May 1. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage More
Senior Airman Paul Palmer, 97th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, performs the 21-gun salute in observance of National Police Week at Wings of Freedom Park, May 15. Members of the 97th SFS honored law enforce More
Staff Sgt. Brittney Lindsay, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management flight logistics team member, helps secure the hazardous suit of Senior Airman Jessica Paulson, 97th CES emergency management fligh More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Jack Warner, former prisoner of war, gives a speech on his account as Prisoners of War and Missing in Action during the third annual Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Remembrance Ceremony More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Boyd, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy fire chief, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tesha Boyd, 97th Force Support Squadron NCO in charge of force management, aided victims in a v More
Staff Sgt. David Wyrick and Staff Sgt. Steven Kaun 5th Security Force Squadron dog handlers, conduct training with Lareco, a military dog here April 25. Trained military working dogs are utilized for patrol, dr More
Rodney Onstott, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron, deputy readiness & emergency Flight Chief, looks on as Airmen 1st Class Sarah Vrachalus, 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron, traffic management apprentice assist a win More
The Heartland of America Air Force Band performs at the Minot Municipal Auditorium, May 4. The vibrant ensemble presents exciting, uplifting music with innovation and professionalism inspiring patriotism to glo More
The citizens of Minot look on as the Souris River is wells in size, breaching dikes built to contain the water here June 22. By June 29, 2011, Mouse River pressures and heights will reach unprecedented levels - More
Staff Sgt. David Powell, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, helps to fill sandbags in preparation for the impending flood of the city of Minot, June 22. By June 29, 2011, Mouse River pressures and he More
Zeb Dawson, son of Lt. Col. Jon Dawson, Jr., 5th Bomb Wing inspector general, helps create a makeshift barrier in order to prevent their families from being overtaken by the flood, June 23. By June 29, Mouse Ri More
Contracted construction workers elevate existing dikes along the Mouse River to 19 feet in an attempt to prevent flooding from extending further into the of the city of Minot, June 24. The Souris River soars ne More
The 5th Munitions Squadron maintenance crew members, helps assemble unguided conventional bombs during the second annual Air Force Global Strike Command Global Strike Challenge here, Aug. 16. Minot airmen from More
David Christian, student at the Southwest Institute of Chinese Martial Arts, Lawton Okla., performs a modern Wushu saber demonstration during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Kickoff celeb More
Senior Airman Michael Oddo, 97th Security Forces Squadron vehicle control manager, performs the “Guarding of the Wreath” as part of National Police Week at Wings of Freedom Park, May 15. Members of the 97th SFS More
Staff Sgt. Daniel Burdick, 97th Medical Operations Support Squadron bioenvironmental engineering flight entry team member, gears up to enter a simulated contaminated area as part of the all hazards chemical, bi More
Altus AFB Honor Guard members perform a twenty-one gun salute and a bugle playing of taps during the third annual Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Remembrance Ceremony at the Wings of Freedom Park Sept. 1 More
Weapons lay ready for use in preparation for the Ability to Survive and Operate exercise here May 2. The ATSO preparation exercise ensures that the airmen of Minot ready themselves for upcoming base wide inspections.
Staff Sgt. David Powell, and Airman 1st Class Cody Farley, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, stack pallets with sandbags in preparation for the impending flood of the city of Minot, June 22. By Jun More
The Souris River is welling in size and breaching dikes built to contain the water here June 22. By June 29, 2011, Mouse River pressures and heights will reach unprecedented levels - 7 to 10 feet higher than th More
The Souris River is welling in size and breached dikes built to contain the water here June 23. By June 29, Mouse River pressures and heights will reach unprecedented levels - seven to ten feet higher than the More
Contracted construction workers elevate existing dikes along the Mouse River to 19 feet, in an attempt to prevent flooding from extending further into the of the City of Minot, June 24. The Souris River soars n More
Senior Airman Dennis Barnett and Staff Sgt. Joseph Hess, 5th Munitions Squadron maintenance crew members, help assemble unguided conventional bombs during the second annual Air Force Global Strike Command Globa More
Suny Stanfield, student at the Southwest Institute of Chinese Martial Arts, Lawton Okla., performs a modern Wushu steel whip chain demonstration during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Kic More
Airmen assigned to the 97th Security Forces Squadron attend the retreat ceremony at Wings of Freedom Park, May 15. In observance of National Police Week and in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, which is hel More
Senior Airman Jessica Paulson, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management flight entry team member, enters a simulated contaminated area as part of the all hazards chemical, biological, radiological and More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Bryan Creager, 97th Air Mobility Wing command chief, leads a remembrance run while holding the prisoners of war and missing in action flag during the third annual POW/MIA Rememb More
Members of Team Minot work together to make sandbags at the Minot Public Works June 1 In preparation for possible flooding, the city of Minot, with assistance from Airmen from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota More
The Souris River is swelling in size and breaching dikes built to contain the water here June 22. By June 29, 2011, Mouse River pressures and heights will reach unprecedented levels - 7 to 10 feet higher than t More
The Souris River is welling in size and breaching dikes built to contain the water causing floods here June 23. By June 29, Mouse River pressures and heights will reach unprecedented levels - seven to ten feet More
Mouse River pressures and heights reach unprecedented levels breaching the levees and requiring the immediate evacuation of over 11,000 Minot, N.D., residents to include nearly 1,000 Air Force Global Strike Com More
Jason Sorenson, Minot water treatment plant superintendent, gathered with outlaying water plant managers to discuss a solution to the possible water contamination of the Minot water system and the surrounding c More
Senior Airman Ryan Heagy, 5th Munitions Squadron maintenance crew member, helps assemble unguided conventional bombs during the second annual Air Force Global Strike Command Global Strike Challenge here, Aug. 1 More
Airman 1st Class Klynne Serrano, 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, and Maj. Veronica Prado, 730th Air Mobility Training Squadron executive officer to the commander, perform a traditional Ha More
Senior Airman Juliane Breault, 97th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, joins other members of the 97th Security Forces Squadron in a flag folding ceremony during retreat in observance of National Police Week a More
Senior Airman Jessica Paulson, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management flight entry team member, is handed a bottle of simulated evidence from Staff Sgt. Daniel Burdick, 97th Medical Operations Suppor More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Larry Mays, (right) 97th Security Forces Squadron superintendent, participates in a remembrance relay run during the third annual Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Remembr More
The Lake Darling Dam is welling in size and causing floods to breach dikes built to contain the water in Minot, N.D., June 23. By June 29, 2011, Mouse River pressures and heights will reach unprecedented levels More
The Minot water treatment plant tests the water system every 15 minutes for possible water contamination of the Minot water system and the surrounding communities. Due to an overflow pipe's intake of river wate More
Booths throughout the event comprised of various artifacts and educational information provide an insight to the vast array of cultures represented during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month More
Airmen assigned to the 97th Security Forces Squadron fold the American flag during a retreat ceremony at Wings of Freedom Park, May 15. The 97th SFS led the base in retreat in observance of National Police Week More
Senior Airman Jessica Paulson, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management flight entry team member, radios in about information on the simulated contaminated area as part of the all hazards chemical, bio More
Ten feet of water flood nearly 20 percent of the neighborhood throughout the city of Minot Dakota, leaving more than 4,000 homes inundated by flooding, June 25. With the Souris River expected to crest, city off More
Veena Trott, wife of 2nd Lt. Ian Trott, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron project programmer, poses in a kimono as part of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Kickoff celebration, May 1. Asian America More
Senior Airman Howard Huff, 97th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, raises the American flag during a retreat ceremony in observance of National Police Week at Wings of Freedom Park, May 15. National Police Wee More
Staff Sgt. Daniel Burdick, 97th Medical Operations Support Squadron bioenvironmental engineering flight entry team member, runs a test on contaminants found in a simulated contaminated area as part of the all h More
Larry Rutschke, U.S. Geological Survey, hydrological technician, measures the flow of water June 1 In preparation for possible flooding, as airmen from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota National Guard as well More