FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota ~ 13 JAN 2009

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

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Road Trip: Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota

Minot Air Force Base (Minot AFB) (IATA: MIB, ICAO: KMIB, FAA LID: MIB) is a U.S. Air Force installation in Ward County, North Dakota, 13 miles north of the city of Minot.

Minot AFB is the home of two major wings: the 5th Bomb Wing of the Air Combat Command (ACC), and 91st Missile Wing of the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC).

Originally opened in 1957 as an Air Defense Command (ADC) base, it became a major Strategic Air Command (SAC) base in the early 1960s, with both nuclear missiles and bombers (& tankers). When SAC was inactivated in 1992, the nuclear mission of the base was divided between the two present commands.

Several Minot businessmen and citizens donated approximately $50,000 to buy the first portions of land for the base. The ground breaking took place July 12, 1955, and construction started within a year. The Air Force accepted the base’s first building Jan. 10, 1957.

Air Defense Command’s 32nd Fighter Group activated at Minot on Feb. 7, 1957, with the Air Force officially taking occupancy of the base eight days later. In mid-1958, Air Defense Command established the need for a Semi-Automatic Ground Environment, or SAGE, sector at Minot. Activated in June 1961, the blast-resistant concrete building processed air surveillance information and sent the data to Air Defense Command units.

In September 1958, the 4136th Strategic Wing became Strategic Air Command’s first permanent unit assigned here. The wing’s 906th Air Refueling Squadron activated here in March 1959 to provide air refueling support to northern defense operations units.

Learn More About The History Of Minot Air Force Base Here!

Minot Air Force Base is home to the 5th Bomb Wing and its squadron of B-52H Stratofortress bombers. The bomb wing serves as the base's host unit in charge of maintaining the base's day-to-day activities in addition to its combat mission. Minot AFB is also home to the 91st Missile Wing and its fleet of Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles and UH-1N helicopters.

Known by its nickname, the Warbirds, the 5th Bomb Wing is part of Air Combat Command as well as the host wing at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. The bomb wing and its fleet of B-52H Stratofortress bombers serve as part of the Air Force's conventional and strategic combat force. The men and women of the wing are capable of flying anywhere around the world and delivering a wide range of precision-guided munitions.

Minot Air Force Base is home to the 91st Missile Wing - one of the Air Force's three operational intercontinental ballistic missile units. The missile wing, whose members are known as the Rough Riders, are responsible for defending the United States by maintaining a fleet of 150 Minuteman III missiles located in underground launch facilities scattered across the northwest part of the state. The wing's missile complex stretches over 8,500 square miles -- approximately the same size as Massachusetts.

Learn More About Minot Air Force Base Here!

The Dakota Territory Air Museum was founded in June of 1986 with the incorporators' dream and desire to provide the most comprehensive aviation facility in the state and region.

Plans were laid early that the museum would not only be a place to display famous military and vintage aircraft, but would be a place in every way dedicated to telling and showing the rich and varied story of our region's aviation history. In the short time since the museum's dedication, the members have built a solid foundation, establishing a working museum with aircraft, restoration projects and a role in the region's promotion of aviation activities and air shows.

Visit The Dakota Territory Air Museum Here!

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[acad1228]

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[Tanniker Smith]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Road Trip: Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota

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[cd jones]

SPENT 4 YRS THERE.....USAF

[puppypusher]

Hi!Kathy and thanks for the trip to Minot AFB. Though I served in SAC I was really happy that I was not assigned there.

I can’t imagine what winter would be like for a canine trooper there.Yikes.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

AbnSarge USA
Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
CAPT Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
CAPT Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
COL Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCPL Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
LT David (Coldwater Creek)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
Major joma89 USAF
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Michael USAR (RightOnline)
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit)
Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
SGT Brian USA (repubmom)
SGT Dusty USA (MountainDad)
SGT Ev USA (Mozie)
SGT Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSG Mitchel USA (tina07)
SSG Spencer USA (grame)
SSGT Don May Jr USMC (debm29palms)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

(Click on graphics for music)

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

(Click on graphics for music)

[Hang'emAll]

I was there also in the 5th bomb wing working on the B-52H 1970-1972.

My oldest daughter was born there in the local hospital.

Good hunting and fishing up there. North Dakota is the duck capital of US and 3rd nuclear power after US and Russia.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[acad1228]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

I forgot the PLEASE NOTE!

Tonight's thread was authored by laurenmarlowe. She is buried in work, including weekends for awhile, so I will post them for her.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Look at you....in first is acad, grabbing the gold!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And directly on his heels, only 2 seconds behind....TS snags the silver!!

[puppypusher]

I forgot the PLEASE NOTE!
Tonight's thread was authored by laurenmarlowe. She is buried in work, including weekends for awhile, so I will post them for her.

Kathy!Please thank Laura as well for this visit to Minot.I'm sure she worked hard putting together and I appreciate that.

[The Mayor]

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January 13, 2009

The Bible’s School Of Prayer

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READ: Habakkuk 1:1-4

I will speak in the anguish of my spirit. —Job 7:11

To call God and us unequal partners is a laughable understatement. And yet by inviting us to do kingdom work on earth, God has indeed set up a kind of odd-couple alliance. God delegates work to human beings so that we do history together, so to speak. Clearly, the partnership has one dominant partner—something like an alliance between Microsoft and a high school programmer.

We know well what happens when human beings form unequal alliances: the dominant partner tends to throw his weight around and the subordinate mostly keeps quiet. But God, who has no reason to be threatened by us, invites a steady and honest flow of communication.

I sometimes wonder why God places such a high value on honesty in our prayers, even to the extent of enduring unjust outbursts. I am startled to see how many biblical prayers seem ill-tempered. Jeremiah griped about unfairness (20:7-10); Habakkuk accused God of deafness (1:2); Job conceded, “What profit do we have if we pray to Him?” (21:15). The Bible teaches us to pray with blistering honesty.

God wants us to come to Him with our complaints. If we march through life pretending to smile while inside we bleed, we dishonor the relationship.

Give Him each perplexing problem,
All your needs to Him make known;
Bring to Him your daily burdens—
Never carry them alone! —Adams

The best thermometer of your spiritual temperature is the intensity of your prayer. —Spurgeon

Bible in One Year: Genesis 31-32; Matthew 9:18-38

[SevenofNine]

YEAH BABY fine Howlin wolf song for this Tuesday RACK IT

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top 3....cd jones bags the bronze.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, acad...how are you doing weather wise...we are finally above zero, working our way into the 20s.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, cd, and thank you for your service to our country....and 4 years at Minot.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Thank you for tonites thread Ma and Lauren!
Good evening everyone!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

North Dakota is the only state I've never visited...didn't even cross a corner to claim I was there.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, TS...did you have a good Monday? Did your kids start their testing?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening puppypusher...it could be pretty cold for both canines and handlers. Did you have a dog at SAC?

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Kathy, Hugs.

My confuser is the the shop. It wasn’t the heat sink and dust.

[puppypusher]

Yes Kathy that was my job on base.Patrolling the Perimeter of the flight line and weapon storage areas.

It was a lonely job at time and when bad weather came in that made it worse.But there were a lot of great things I experienced as a dog handler and don't regret it a bit.

[Young Werther]

I was stationed at Minot AFB from 1970 - 73. I was the Base Tactical Communication Officer assigned to th 5th Bomb Wing. Being a historian I was interested in and researched the decal that the 23rd bomb Squadron wore with pride.

I helped update the history of this magnificent organization. It was surprising that this unit of bombers had actually been used in peacetime to save civilians!

To quote from the history I helped write

"MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- The 23rd Bomb Squadron patch displays bombs being dropped on a volcano commemorating a lava-bombing mission Dec. 27, 1935. When the Mauna Loa volcano on the island of Hawaii erupted, threatening the city of Hilo, six Keystone B-6 bombers from the 23rd BS used precision bombing tactics to drop twenty bombs in the path of the volcano’s lava flow to save the city of Hilo by diverting the lava away from the city.

[LUV W]

Ms.BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

((((hugs))))

Hope you have had a good day!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Hang'emAll....and thank you for your service to our country.

[LUV W]

Great thread!

My son has actually said he wouldn’t mind going there! LOL!

He must like cold weather!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*HUG*
Howdy Sis..
A very LONG day..
11.5 hours shuffling through a mountain of paperwork..
At least I wasn’t working out on the floor!

[Kathy in Alaska]

SHULLA SHOP - U.S. Army 1st Lt. Matthew Valkovic, front, along with an interpreter, meet with a local shop owner in the Shulla neighborhood of northwest Baghdad, Jan. 8, 2009. Valkovic is assigned to the 1st Infantry Division's 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Robert Whelan

HAPPY MAN - U.S. Army Chief Warrant 2 Jason Willkomm, human resources technician, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, holds a plaque presented by actresses DeAnna Pappas, Rachel Smith and Christine Lakin and during the Ambassadors of Hollywood Tour at Camp Echo, Iraq. Jan. 9, 2009. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Carlos Burger

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, acad...((HUGS))...thanks for today’s daily dose o’ da blues....music to work by.

[Vor Lady]

Why not Minot? Freezin’ is the reason!

Minot, 70 below keeps out the riff raff.

I’ll be here all week....

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Schatzi, Smooch.

Confuser at home is out of commission so I cooked all day yesterday.

Minestrone from scratch.

Lasagna including the red sauce.

Mushrooms stuffed with onion, garlic and spinach.

More than my share of chianti but I didn’t mash the grapes.

[LUV W]

That’s a horrible schedule....but I AM glad you could sit down.

Sounds hugely boooor-ing, though!

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up.

[Tanniker Smith]

Testing starts next week.

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Luvvy.. Hugs.

[TASMANIANRED]

Did you need a peach crate by the end of the day?

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Hope, Hugs.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*smooch*
Yummy!
Got any leftovers?

[LUV W]

Howdy, Sissy!

(((hugs)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

I will make sure she sees your thanks.

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening QT pi.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

I was very busy..
The gal that works my opposite weekend was out sick, and there was a ton of stuff to do.

[TASMANIANRED]

Left overs for lunch today.

Plenty left, come on over.

I made 2 1/2 gallons of soup. Just used my small pot.

[TASMANIANRED]

Did I miss any new Piper Jane pics while I was out of commission?