FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota ~ 13 NOV 2012

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[laurenmarlowe]

 

 

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Road Trip: Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota

Minot Air Force Base 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.

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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[laurenmarlowe]

Howdy LUV!

Hope you’re doing well also, dear one.

Can’t find myself coming or going here. 4 HUGE events in the next 4 weeks, and the head is spinning, LOL!

It’s great to see you, hope to catch up soon!

*HUGS*

[laurenmarlowe]

Hi MA!

*HUGS*

Sure hope you’re feeling tons better!

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[ConorMacNessa]

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Must retire – the 0500 Reveille approaches relentlessly.

The Bugler, his grim visage replete with an evil sneer, already mounts the parapet.

Do poor Tom some charity, whom the foul fiend vexes!



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Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

ONLY PUSHING THE POST BUTTON ONCE!!

Thanks, unique, for the road trippers!

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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~ Road Trip: Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota ~

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To every service man or woman reading this thread.
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No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.
To our military readers, we remain steadfast
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The FR Canteen is Free Republic's longest running daily thread
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The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.

We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

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for the enjoyment of our troops and visitors.

[Kathy in Alaska]

ONLY PUSHING THE POST BUTTON ONCE!!

Thanks, unique, for the road trippers!

~ Road Trip: Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota ~

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Honoring those who have served before.

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To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.
To our military readers, we remain steadfast
in keeping the Canteen doors open.

The FR Canteen is Free Republic's longest running daily thread
specifically designed to provide entertainment and moral support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.

We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

NOTE: CANTEEN MUSIC
Posted daily and on the Music Thread
for the enjoyment of our troops and visitors.

[Vigilanteman]

Did you know that about 80% of the nation’s supply of Durham wheat (the type used to make pasta) is grown within a 150 mile radius of Minot?

[luvie]

ONLY PUSHING THE POST BUTTON ONCE!!

...or not! LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, laurenmarlowe...*HUGS*...I am managing about an hour of “up” time before I need to lie down again. Progress! d:o)

I tried to stop the ping from multiple posts by watching My Comments and stopping it, but it looks like that didn’t work all that well either.

I am doing better, just VERY, VERY tired.

My Dad got up a bit ago and I got him some dinner after making sure he was up with his walker. Now he has gone back to bed.

My sister and I went out to renew my Percoset, but the doc forgot the strength and she cannot call it in. I take my sister to the airport at 8am, rush hour, so she can start her way home. She will stop in Seattle to visit her daughter’s family for a couple days, and then back to Rancho Cucamonga and husband and pining dog (a shelter dog new to them).

[Kathy in Alaska]

*SIGH*

I only push it once and leave the page til it gives me the error message. Then I come back and clear it and forge ahead.

Same procedure for years.

This is three days in a row...VERY ANNOYING!!!!!!!

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Hi everybody!
Hi Everybody!
Hi Everybody!
((((HUGS))))
((((HUGS))))
((((HUGS))))
LOL
LOL
LOL

[luvie]

I feel your pain! This slow-down was supposed to have ended, darn it!

You need to continue getting rest, if I read your post right. Take care of you! Sorry your sis has to leave so soon!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in first.....Hawaii grabs the gold!!

[Old Forester]

“Why not, Minot? Freezin’s the reason!”

AMEN! Winter of ‘69 -40 degrees, 40 mph wind
Left there in June for Puerto Rico, it snowed 4” the day before I left. I didn’t miss it a bit....

[Last Dakotan]

As they say here in North Dakota - its the only place where you can watch your dog run away for three days.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML....((HUGS))....hope you and Linda are well.

LOL!
LOL!
LOL!

I don’t know how to stop it from posting 3 times.

Have a great Tuesday.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in second....The Mayor snags the silver!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....dduck bags the bronze!!

[HiJinx]

It’s happening to me, too.
I rarely get the error message anymore, my Ping just posts thrice!