A shake-up is underway at the Pentagon. President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are replacing top military leaders, including the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the chief of naval operations, and several other key officials. The move comes amid[...]
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Pentagon to fire up to 61,000 workers, starting with 5,400 next week, says DOD
The Pentagon is set to cut 5,400 civilian jobs next week—the first wave in a broader effort to shrink its workforce by up to eight percent. With a focus on probationary employees, the move aligns with a White House push to eliminate[...]
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B-52H Stratofortress from Minot AFB Running Training Operations in England
Ground crews play a crucial role in ensuring the readiness of military aircraft. Recently, U.S. Air Force personnel conducted post-flight checks on a B-52H Stratofortress at RAF Fairford in England. This event followed the completion of a Bomber Task Force deployment mission,[...]
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Air Force to launch unarmed nuclear missile from Vandenberg overnight
Tonight, residents across Southern California and some neighboring states will witness the launch of an unarmed Minuteman III missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Scheduled between 11:01 p.m. and 5:01 a.m., this routine test highlights the readiness and effectiveness of the U.S.[...]
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Hoeven urges Sentinel program be done concurrently at ICBM bases
Minot Air Force Base is at the heart of a major modernization effort, and North Dakota leaders want to keep the upgrades moving swiftly. Sen. John Hoeven is pushing for simultaneous improvements at all three ICBM bases—Minot, F.E. Warren, and Malmstrom—arguing that[...]
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Bomber Task Force 25-2 kicks off
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, arrives in support of Bomber Task Force 25-2 at RAF Fairford, England, Feb. 11, 2025. BTF missions enable crews to maintain a[...]
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In Pictures: Team Minot defenders sustain weapons skills
Defenders at Minot Air Force Base are honing their weapons skills, focusing on teamwork and precision. Recently, Airman Paridy Seng from the 5th Security Forces Squadron demonstrated the M320A1 Grenade Launcher, aided by alternate gunner Airman 1st Class Isaac Mann. This collaboration[...]
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Defensor Fortis: watchful guards of the missile fields
The plains of North Dakota stretch out in a vast expanse of rolling hills interrupted only by the occasional cluster of trees; covered in snow and ice or grass swaying in the wind, depending on the time of year. Though seemingly bare,[...]
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ND Legislature Wants Say in National Guard Deployment Locations
On Friday, North Dakota lawmakers presented House Bill 1315, which aims to limit the deployment of state guard soldiers to overseas combat unless Congress formally declares war. Sponsored by Representative Matt Heilman, the bill reflects concerns over the consequences of prolonged military[...]
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In Pictures: Team Minot inducts newest honorary commanders
** **Team Minot leaders and newly inducted honorary commanders pose for a photo at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 15, 2025. The honorary commander program aims to connect Team Minot leaders with leaders from the local community to foster mutual support,[...]
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91st Missile Wing ushers in a new era of MMIII transporters
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – For the past 37 years the Transporter Erector (TE) has been a fundamental piece of equipment for operational readiness of the Minuteman III (MMIII) intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system. These vital pieces of equipment are responsible[...]