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  • MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. - 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 had the opportunity to test the effectiveness of two sets of Air Force uniforms on natural terrain during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Crawford)

    Missile Security Forces Airmen test uniform efficiency

  • MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- The Air Force's top nuclear enterprise command chiefs speak to Team Minot Airmen during a forum held at the base theater, Oct. 18. The open dialogue gave Airmen the opportunity to communicate any issues to them. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez)

    Nuclear enterprise command chiefs seek to inspire Airmen

    The Air Force's top nuclear enterprise command chiefs came together in a forum at the base theater here Oct. 18, and spoke directly to Team Minot Airmen about the importance of reliability in each of their missions. Chief Master Sgt. Brian S. Hornback, command chief of Air Force Global Strike Command, led the way in explaining the importance each
  • Maj. Gen. Michael Carey, 20th Air Force commander, addresses the hundreds gathered at A-06 launch facility on Oct. 13 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first Minuteman Missile being on alert in support of the Cuban Missile Crisis. All three missile wings – the 341st at Malmstrom, the 90th at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., and the 91st at Minot AFB, N.D. – fall under his command. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Turner)

    50th Anniversary of ICBMs celebration brings large crowd

    On Oct. 22, 1962, President John F. Kennedy addressed the United States on "unmistakable evidence" of ballistic missile launch sites and nuclear-capable jet bombers placed in Cuba by the Soviet Union. This address was the first time more than 100 million Americans became aware of what is known today as the Cuban Missile Crisis.During his address,
  • Lt. Gen. Thomas Travis, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, turns the keys during a simulated launch in the 90th Operations Support Squadron’s missile procedures trainer Oct. 4. Capt. Paul Comaroto, 90th OSS, coached Travis as 1st Lt. Ian Gunther, 90th Operations Group, turned the second set of keys. Accompanying Travis on his visit to the MPT was Col. Christopher Coffelt, 90th Missile Wing Commander, Chief Master Sgt. Michael Garrou, 90 MW command chief and, far right, Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Lambing, chief medical enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

    AF Surgeon General visits F. E. Warren

  • Another year, another SELM test complete for the Mighty Ninety

    Mighty Ninety Airmen conducted a Simulated Electronic Launch-Minuteman test, also known as a SELM here, Sept. 25-27.Air Force Global Strike Command conducts SELM tests twice yearly to evaluate the readiness of Minuteman III ICBM forces, in support of its mission to provide a safe, secure and effective nuclear deterrent force for the President of
  • Airmen 1st Class Ella Cates, left, and Sarah Romberger, both 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron Convoy Response Force members, prepare one of the new 2012 Up-Armored Humvees on Sept. 18 for a trip to the missile complex the following day. This vehicle is one of the first of 76 new Humvees that will become mission ready over the next few months. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Cortney Paxton)

    Aging vehicle fleet gets new wheels

    Malmstrom Air Force Base has gained 76 new 2012 Up-Armored High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles, commonly known as Up-Armored Humvees, containing many new systems to upgrade the old ones. These new vehicles started to be utilized this past week and will continue throughout the next few months until all of them are mission ready.The new
  • (From left to right) Staff Sgt. Nathan Sisk, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management technician, Senior Airman Thomas Hermansen, 341st CES emergency management technician, and Kevin Merszewski, Great Falls’ Red Cross preparedness coordinator, arrange bags to hand out to customers at the Exchange on Sept. 4. Malmstrom’s emergency management office and Great Falls Red Cross teamed up to host an information fair at the Exchange to coincide with the celebration of National Preparedness Month. Customers had a chance to win an emergency first aid starter kit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina Heikkinen)

    Malmstrom celebrates National Preparedness Month

    Malmstrom Air Force Base's Emergency Management Unit is teaming up with the Red Cross to hold an informational fair at the Exchange throughout the month of September in celebration of National Preparedness Month."The whole concept of National Preparedness Month is being prepared for anything whether that is natural disasters, man-made

  • 2012 CFC kicks off

    The 2012 Minot Air Force Base Combined Federal Campaign began Sept. 6 and is scheduled to run until Oct. 11. This year, Team Minot's campaign goal is $155,000.Established in 1961, the CFC is the world's largest and most successful workplace charity campaign, with more than 200 CFC campaigns throughout the country and internationally. The program
  • Tech. Sgt. Bob Powell, 90th Security Forces Squadron, checks the registration and insurance of a driver during a seatbelt enforcement stop on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., August 31, 2012. Members of the 90 SFS stopped all vehicles leaving the base at the start of Labor Day weekend checking for the proper use of seatbelts and for cell phone use. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

    90th SFS ensures safe holiday weekend

    While Wyoming and Colorado police forces were cracking down on individuals driving under the influence of alcohol, members of the 90th Security Forces Squadron were doing their own part to ensure Mighty Ninety Airmen enjoyed a safe Labor Day weekend.A safety checkpoint was established in the outbound lane of Gate 1, Aug. 31, between the hours of 10
  • MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- General Harald Sunde, Chief of Defense of Norway, meets with Team Minot Security Forces personnel here, Aug. 15. The general expressed his appreciation to all the Airmen of Team Minot for the strategic deterrence they provide. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Desiree Esposito)

    Norwegian chief of defense defines global stability

    General Harald Sunde, Chief of Defense of Norway, visited Team Minot to observe the nuclear deterrence mission, Aug 15. The general said he did not hesitate to accept the opportunity to meet with Airmen when asked by someone at the Pentagon if he was interested in making the trip here."As the chief of defense for my nation I wanted to personally
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