U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Janie Maitland, 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of scheduling, opens the dock gate at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 3, 2023. The 5th LRS mission is to professionally, proactively, and proficiently provide exceptional logistics readiness to assist the MAFB mission.

5th LRS Airmen came up with the idea to modify a 463L Aircraft Pallet by attaching rollers in order to efficiently support multiple missions at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, the modification was readily adopted into their standards of operation.

Airmen assigned to the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron move equipment during Prairie Vigilance 24-3 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 9, 2024. Exercises such as Prairie Vigilance ensure Airmen stay proficient in a variety of key operational skills.

Jul 29, 2021 · With only about 2-weeks’ notice, the 5th LRS would orchestrate a second deployment, right on the heels of the April-May deployment of the 23rd Bomb Squadron to Al Udeid, Qatar. For this mission, one C-5 Galaxy will be loaded with both passengers and cargo.

Mar 21, 2017 · Since December 2016, the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron deployment and distributions flight Installation Deployment Readiness Cell at Minot Air Force Base planned and executed all logistics operations in preparation for a U.S. Central Command deployment.

Mar 15, 2024 · Airmen assigned to the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 54th Helicopter Squadron refuel a UH-1N Iroquois at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 7, 2024. The UH-1N is a light-lift utility helicopter used to support a wide variety of missions, including 91st Missile Wing convoy operations.

Mar 21, 2017 · MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Since December 2016, the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron deployment distributions flight at Minot Air Force Base planned and executed all logistics operations in preparation for a U.S. Central Command deployment.

Aug 11, 2020 · 5th LRS Airmen came up with the idea to modify a 463L Aircraft Pallet by attaching rollers in order to efficiently support multiple missions at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, the modification was readily adopted into their standards of operation.

Airmen with the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron secure cargo that arrived from Guam at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 3, 2023. The deployment marked the first time a U.S. B-52H Stratofortresses landed on and operated from Indonesian soil.

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