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Minot, and the 862d Services Squadron was inactivated; its functions were assumed by the 862d Combat Support Group. The 810th Strategic Aerospace Division was inactivated 30 June 1971, and was replaced by the 5th Bombardment Wing. Approaching runway 29 at Minot AFB in 1973, alert ramp "Christmas tree" at bottom center
On 25 June 1968 the 91st Bombardment Wing was reassigned to Minot AFB from Glasgow AFB, Montana which was closed and assumed control of the three Minuteman squadrons of the 455th. The senior 91st SMW had organizational roots dating from World War II and had been deployed from Glasgow AFB to Southeast Asia , where it had been flying combat ...
The 5th Operations Group (5 OG) is an operational component of the United States Air Force 5th Bomb Wing, stationed at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. Its mission is to manage and operate B-52H Stratofortress bombers serve as part of the Air Force's conventional and strategic combat force.
These units are the largest Security Forces contingent at Minot Air Force Base, being primarily responsible for maintaining the security of the Minuteman III missile silos in the surrounding area. When added together with the 5th Security Forces Squadron, Minot AFB has more Security Forces Airmen than any other installation in the Department of ...
The 5 BW is one of only two active duty Boeing B-52H Stratofortress wings in the United States Air Force, the other being the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. Also, stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base, and operating the B-52H is a third unit, the 307th Bomb Wing, which is part of the Air Force Reserve Command. [2] [3]
The 742d Missile Squadron is a United States Air Force unit stationed at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. The squadron is equipped with the LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, with a mission of nuclear deterrence. The squadron was first activated as the 742d Bombardment Squadron in June 1943.
Currently flying B-52Hs at Minot AFB. 6th Bombardment (later Strategic Aerospace) Wing, Walker AFB, New Mexico; B-52E, 1957–1967 24th Bombardment Squadron 39th Bombardment Squadron 40th Bombardment Squadron 4129th Combat Crew Training Squadron (1959–1963) Moved to Eielson AFB, AK after closure of Walker AFB in 1967; 24th BS began flying RC ...
The 23rd Bomb Squadron is a United States Air Force unit, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing.It is stationed at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota.The mission of the squadron is to fly the Boeing B-52H Stratofortress strategic bomber.