E-3s from Tinker AFB relocated to Minot AFB

Photo By Senior Airman Evan Lichtenhan | An E-3 Sentry assigned to Tinker Air Force Base Oklahoma, also known as an airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft, lands at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 04, 2022, as a part of a precautionary relocation effort due to severe weather warnings around the state of Oklahoma. U.S. Air Force planners typically maintain plans to minimize the impact of severe weather to aircraft and infrastructure, helping prevent damage to national assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evan J. Lichtenhan)  

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, NORTH DAKOTA, UNITED STATES

05.04.2022

Story by Airman 1st Class Evan Lichtenhan, Maj. Christopher Mesnard and Senior Airman Josh Strickland

Minot Air Force Base

E-3 Sentries from Tinker Air Force Base relocated to Minot Air Force Base due to severe weather in the area of central Oklahoma.
The four aircraft and air crews moved to Minot Air Force Base as a part of normal weather relocation plans to mitigate the possibility of damage during a tornado watch at their home station.
For any questions, please contact Minot Public Affairs at 701-723-6212 or at [e-mail] or Tinker Public Affairs at 405-739-2026 or at [e-mail].

• Date Taken: 05.04.2022
• Date Posted: 05.05.2022 00:11
• Story ID: 419987
• Location: MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, NORTH DAKOTA, US