After months of speculation, the Air Force is all in on a new chapter of air dominance—and Boeing’s at the helm. The announcement of the F-47, a sixth-generation fighter jet, marks a rare recent win for Boeing and a turning point in U.S. military aviation. With stealthier tech, longer range, and a drone wingman or
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The Department of Defense has ordered the removal of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) content from Air Force websites, erasing stories, photos, and articles that once highlighted service members’ cultural backgrounds and achievements. At Malmstrom Air Force Base, deleted posts included events celebrating heritage months and the story of an Indigenous airman’s religious exemption. The
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Improvements are underway at Minot Air Force Base. With more than $177 million in construction projects approved, the base is making major upgrades—including a $141 million helicopter operations facility to house the new MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters. Other projects include expanded vehicle maintenance, dorm renovations, and upgrades to the Child Development Center. These investments ensure
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A member of the 5th Maintenance Group presents atop a munition loading trailer to Minot State University Track & Field Team students at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 4, 2025. Many of the students had prior knowledge of the Air Force’s presence but were not educated on the greater mission of the base.
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The Department of Defense has begun mass layoffs, placing thousands of probationary employees on administrative leave ahead of their expected termination. Officials say the cuts target poor performers, but no clear criteria have been provided. The move follows a broader effort to shrink the federal workforce, with plans for hiring freezes and additional staff reductions.
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Across North Dakota, roads and bridges are becoming tributes—silent but enduring reminders of those who gave their lives in service. This legislative session, lawmakers are considering seven bills to name highways and bridges after fallen soldiers, each a story of sacrifice stretching from World War II to Iraq. These efforts, alongside new programs to honor
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Beneath the Nevada desert, in tunnels once used for full-scale nuclear tests, scientists are quietly studying the aging core of America’s nuclear arsenal. While the U.S. hasn’t detonated a nuclear bomb since 1992, new experiments—using high-powered X-rays and particle bombardment—aim to keep its stockpile reliable without breaking the global testing moratorium. But as tensions rise,
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War has always been a test of strength, but Ukraine’s defense against Russia is proving that agility, innovation, and sheer willpower can rewrite the rules of battle. In just three years, Ukraine’s military has expanded nearly fivefold, turning civilians into highly effective soldiers in weeks. Cheap drones now dismantle tank formations, challenging long-held ideas about
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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 broader efforts to roll back diversity initiatives and streamline the military’s leadership. With
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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 roles deemed non-essential. Officials insist it’s about efficiency, but concerns remain over the
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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, underscoring the Air Force’s ongoing commitment to maintaining long-range strike capabilities. The careful
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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. nuclear deterrent. With the capability to reach targets over 6,000 miles away and
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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 concurrent construction will save time and money as the aging Minuteman III missiles
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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 high state of readiness proficiency, and validate our always-ready, global strike capability. (U.S.
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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 not only enhances shooting accuracy but also emphasizes the importance of support during
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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, this land is rooted in a vital role to national defense. Nestled within
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