Minot Air Force Base

✈️ Passing the torch and taking flight 🇺🇸 Yesterday, the Warbirds welcomed their new commander, Col. John Burrell, who assumed command of the 5th Bomb Wing from Col. Jesse Lamarand. Congratulations, Col. Burrell, and best wishes as you lead the Warbirds! 🫡

Please visit the link below to join us for the official Change of Command Ceremony for the 5th Bomb Wing as Col. Jesse Lamarand relinquishes command to Col. John Burrell. The livestream and ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. CDT. youtube.com/live/k5U3U2tZT…

🚀 Speak softly and carry a big stick 🇺🇸 Today, the 91st Missile Wing, America's Big Stick, welcomed their new commander, Col. George Chapman. Chapman once served as the 91st MW's deputy commander and now he has returned to Minot to take the reins of the Rough Riders.

Please visit the link below to join us for the official Change of Command Ceremony for the 91st Missile Wing as Col. Jimmy Schlabach relinquishes command to Col. George Chapman. The livestream and ceremony will start at 2 p.m. CDT. youtube.com/live/iQ25-jZNw…

Team Minot welcomed Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink, demonstrating why “Only The Best Come North!” @SecAFOfficial met with the 5 BW and 91 MW and learned about ongoing modernization efforts related to the global deterrence mission. #TeamMinot #Airmen #USAF #AirForce

Minot community leaders hosted the North Dakota Nuclear Triad Symposium in Minot to discuss the importance of America’s nuclear deterrence. Did you know that Minot AFB hosts 2/3 of the nuclear triad? @AFGlobalStrike Read more about it here! 👇 minot.af.mil/News/Article-D…

"Defensor Fortis!"💪 "Assist. Protect. Defend."💪 Last weekend, the 5th Security Forces Squadron and Army's 816th Military Police Company exchanged knowledge about their job procedures during a joint military training exercise. Read more about it here! 👇 minot.af.mil/News/Article-D…

🫡Minot AFB hosted Defense Threat Reduction Agency director. Maj. Gen. Lyle Drew visited to further his understanding of the global deterrence mission at MAFB.

Yesterday, Minot Air Force Base welcomed members from the House Armed Services Committee to see and learn about the Team Minot mission! ✈️ 🤝

🤝 It's official! Yesterday, Minot's mayor, Mark Jantzer, signed a proclamation declaring April the official "Month of the Military Child!" The MOMC honors the contributions of military children, acknowledging that they also serve our nation as a vital part of military families.

🎉 On your marks... Get set... Donate! 💰 Today is the kickoff of the annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign for 2026. Every dollar donated matters! To donate, please visit this website: secure.qgiv.com/event/afaf/cla…

🏂 Beyond The Base Vol. 3 🎿 Are you interested in skiing or snowboarding? Explore snowy hills, winter sports and have a great time at Bottineau Winter Park! Read about our airmen's experience at Bottineau Winter Park here:

🫡 The 20th Air Force command team recently visited Minot AFB to meet with Airmen and discuss the mission of Global Deterrence! 🚀 Read more about the visit in this article: minot.af.mil/News/Article-D…

💪The 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels the fight! ⛽️ The 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil and lubricant flight manages, maintains and distributes fuel to aircraft and other vehicles on base, ensuring mission continuity 🪖

Gen. Dale White, DoW direct reporting portfolio manager for critical major weapon systems, visited Minot AFB. He assessed mission requirements and ongoing preparations that support Minot + AFGSC Sentinel ICBM system modernization efforts. Read more here: minot.af.mil/News/Article-D…

Earlier this month, Minot Airmen supported the nation's deterrence mission with a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Read more about it here! 👇 minot.af.mil/News/Article-D…

Huge shoutout to 5th LRS for being named the 1st winner of Minot’s Buddy Check Challenge! 🏆💙Launched during Suicide Awareness Month and tracked through the rest of '25, this initiative is all about strengthening our Airmen every day. 🤝 Link to article: minot.af.mil/News/Article-D…

When the temperature drops 🥶 91 MW Defenders rise to the occasion 💪 Our Defenders showcased why the best come north during the Cold Weather Defender Course. To learn all about what this training entailed click the link below 👇 minot.af.mil/News/Article-D…

Adm. Rich Correll, @US_STRATCOM, commander and command SEL U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. JoAnn Naumann visited Minot AFB to meet w/ Airmen & receive briefings on the 91MW & 5BW mission. To read more about the visit click the link below 👇 minot.af.mil/News/Article-D…