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An inert Minuteman III missile is seen in a training launch tube at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 25, 2014.

Minot AFB to receive $850 million for nuclear weapons upgrades

Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, is in line for a nuclear-sized upgrade as the Department of Defense plans to update its nuclear deterrence capability.

By Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor

3 weeks ago

VA may fast-track disability benefits for Air Force missile community

The Department of Veterans Affairs is considering offering easier access to disability benefits to airmen in the nuclear missile community.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

4 weeks ago

Inside the B-52s’ deployment to support the Afghanistan withdrawal

Airmen would fly 12-hour missions keeping watch over Kabul, then turn into aid workers back in Qatar — passing out baby diapers to refugee mothers, handling passenger lists for outbound C-17s, serving food and more.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

Air Force faces $72 million bill for winter storm damage

Winter storms earlier this year caused more than $72 million in damages at Air Force installations across the country, as well as minor harm to two aircraft.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

Rigorous Minuteman III testing part of Minot Air Force Base missile force

A Simulated Electronics Launch Missile (SELM) is a simulation of everything that leads up to an actual launch of a Minuteman III.

By Eloise Ogden, Minot (N.D.) Daily News via the AP

3 years ago

US B-52s again fly over Mideast in warning to Iran

The U.S. military’s Central Command said the two B-52s flew over the region accompanied by military aircraft from nations including Israel, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Still 2 years away, Minot Air Force Base prepares for new helicopters

Minot's $80 million to $90 million construction project will be a nine-bay facility to house the base’s 54th Helicopter Squadron’s new MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters and 91st Security Forces Group’s tactical response force.

By Eloise Ogden, Minot (N.D.) Daily News via the AP

3 years ago

In-flight emergency forces B-52 to divert to Fairford during bomber mission to Europe

The second BUFF flew on to train with Greek and Norwegian F-16s.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

For these airmen, launching ICBMs is a family business

Mother-daughter duo Taylor and Linda Tonnies have both turned the key on Air Force ICBM test launches, decades apart.

By Harm Venhuizen

4 years ago

Airman runs every street, avenue and alley in Minot

A former member of the Air Force marathon team, Matthew Geffert carefully planned his route before every run.

By Kim Fundingsland, Minot (N.D.) Daily News via the AP

4 years ago

B-52 Stratofortress experienced emergency over England Friday

The other five B-52s in the bomber task force returned to Minot AFB Saturday. The bomber that had the emergency stayed behind for maintenance and has now returned to the States.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

B-52s fly from Minot to Baltics to support naval exercise

The B-52s took part in the end of the major BALTOPS maritime exercise, which takes place each year.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

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Minot AFB to receive $850 million for nuclear weapons upgrades

Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, is in line for a nuclear-sized upgrade as the Department of Defense plans to update its nuclear deterrence capability.

VA may fast-track disability benefits for Air Force missile community

The Department of Veterans Affairs is considering offering easier access to disability benefits to airmen in the nuclear missile community.

Inside the B-52s’ deployment to support the Afghanistan withdrawal

Airmen would fly 12-hour missions keeping watch over Kabul, then turn into aid workers back in Qatar — passing out baby diapers to refugee mothers, handling passenger lists for outbound C-17s, serving food and more.

Air Force faces $72 million bill for winter storm damage

Winter storms earlier this year caused more than $72 million in damages at Air Force installations across the country, as well as minor harm to two aircraft.

Rigorous Minuteman III testing part of Minot Air Force Base missile force

A Simulated Electronics Launch Missile (SELM) is a simulation of everything that leads up to an actual launch of a Minuteman III.

US B-52s again fly over Mideast in warning to Iran

The U.S. military’s Central Command said the two B-52s flew over the region accompanied by military aircraft from nations including Israel, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Still 2 years away, Minot Air Force Base prepares for new helicopters

Minot's $80 million to $90 million construction project will be a nine-bay facility to house the base’s 54th Helicopter Squadron’s new MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters and 91st Security Forces Group’s tactical response force.

In-flight emergency forces B-52 to divert to Fairford during bomber mission to Europe

The second BUFF flew on to train with Greek and Norwegian F-16s.

For these airmen, launching ICBMs is a family business

Mother-daughter duo Taylor and Linda Tonnies have both turned the key on Air Force ICBM test launches, decades apart.

Airman runs every street, avenue and alley in Minot

A former member of the Air Force marathon team, Matthew Geffert carefully planned his route before every run.

B-52 Stratofortress experienced emergency over England Friday

The other five B-52s in the bomber task force returned to Minot AFB Saturday. The bomber that had the emergency stayed behind for maintenance and has now returned to the States.

B-52s fly from Minot to Baltics to support naval exercise

The B-52s took part in the end of the major BALTOPS maritime exercise, which takes place each year.

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