MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, North Dakota, March 13 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: There is one presumptive confirmed case of COVID-19 in Ward County, North Dakota. Team Minot leadership is continually monitoring the situation and working closely with the North Dakota Department of Health to coordinate families with up-to-date information on appropriate measures to prevent potential spread of the virus, as well as any impact to local activities. To mitigate and manage the risks as  more

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, North Dakota, March 13 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: While COVID-19 does not currently affect any members or families of Minot Air Base Force, North Dakota, the nuclear deterrence mission is a continuous one. 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing personnel are prepared to continue to meet and exceed our objective of global strike capabilities, regardless of circumstance. 1. Overall risk to Team Minot personnel is LOW, but Minot AFB is taking appropriate m  more

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, North Dakota, March 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: March 12, 2020 was an important day for women and little girls dreaming of a career in the U.S. Air Force. On this day, 91st Missile Wing women from Minot Air Force Base participated in the All-Female Missile Alert Day in support of National Women's History Month. According to Col. Cathy Barrington, 91st Operations Group commander, the event started in 2016 and has grown through   more

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, North Dakota, March 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett, accompanied by Air Force Global Strike leadership, connected with Airmen and families from the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing during her visit to Minot Air Force Base, March 5, 2020. Barrett's priorities for the Department range from building the United States Space Force, modernizing both Air and Space Forces, growing strong lea  more