Submitted Photo Josh Carter, center, national security adviser for U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, receives a briefing from U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing commander, right, and U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander, left, during a staff delegation visit to Minot Air Force Base, Monday, Aug. 18. The brief covered information about Minot AFB and its vital mission of deterrence. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum.