The 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Minot Air Force Base, N.D. hosted a ground-breaking ceremony for the new aircraft maintenance unit facility April 1, 2016. 5th Bomb Wing leadership, various contractors and approximately 200 maintenance Airmen attended the ceremony. The 5th AMXS is currently split into separate buildings throughout the flight line, some in which were constructed in the 1950s. The new AMU facility will provide consolidation and needed updates for the maintainers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jessica Weissman)

The 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Minot Air Force Base, N.D. hosted a ground-breaking ceremony for the new aircraft maintenance unit facility April 1, 2016. 5th Bomb Wing leadership, various contractors and approximately 200 maintenance Airmen attended the ceremony. The 5th AMXS is currently split into separate buildings throughout the flight line, some in which were constructed in the 1950s. The new AMU facility will provide consolidation and needed updates for the maintainers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jessica Weissman) Stock Photo

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