Who doesn’t love the sights and sounds of B-52s taking off?! Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot AFB, North Dakota, and the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, recently teamed up to participate in Exercise Prairie Vigilance. A notable feature of this year's Exercise PV is the collaboration with the 2nd Bomb Wing stationed at Barksdale AFB. The participation of four B-52H Stratofortresses from their fleet, flying north to join Team Minot, facilitates joint training opportunities for Minot Airmen alongside counterparts from other squadrons, enhancing skill sets while fostering cooperation. “Airmen are the Air Force’s most lethal weapons system, and the Warbird-Airmen of the 5th Bomb Wing have demonstrated that during PV 24-3," said Col. Daniel Hoadley, 5th Bomb Wing commander. “Prairie Vigilance demonstrated our commitment to safe, secure, effective nuclear operations. Further, this exercise is tangible proof that the Warbirds stand ready to deter strategic attack, and, ...