69th BGS Knighthawks

69th BGS Knighthawks 69th Bomber Generation Squadron | Est. 2024 | Minot AFB
Proudly supporting the B-52 where the hardest working maintainers make the mission TAKE FLIGHT!

✈️🦅 Knighthawks Take Flight at the Grissom Air & Space Expo! 🦅✈️The 69th Bomber Generation Squadron Knighthawks proudly ...
09/03/2026

✈️🦅 Knighthawks Take Flight at the Grissom Air & Space Expo! 🦅✈️

The 69th Bomber Generation Squadron Knighthawks proudly represented Minot Air Force Base at the Grissom Air & Space Expo, engaging with more than 30,000 spectators throughout the event.

Our maintainers showcased what it takes to keep the B‑52 mission ready, giving visitors an inside look at the teamwork, skill, and dedication behind every aircraft we generate. From sharing their knowledge to representing the Knighthawks with professionalism and pride, our Airmen demonstrated the same excellence on the ground that they bring to the flightline every day.

Where others see an air show, the Knighthawks see an opportunity to inspire, educate, and Take Flight.

🏈 Knighthawks Take the Field!The Knighthawks hit the field this week for a squadron flag football game, showcasing exact...
09/03/2026

🏈 Knighthawks Take the Field!

The Knighthawks hit the field this week for a squadron flag football game, showcasing exactly what teamwork, communication, and camaraderie look like. From sharp plays to solid sportsmanship, our Airmen brought the same dedication and unity they show on the line every day.

Whether generating aircraft or driving down the field, the Knighthawks know how to work together and Take Flight as one team.

✈️ Promotion Ceremony: Cleared for Takeoff! 🎉The 69th Bomber Generation Squadron proudly recognizes our Knighthawks who ...
09/02/2026

✈️ Promotion Ceremony: Cleared for Takeoff! 🎉

The 69th Bomber Generation Squadron proudly recognizes our Knighthawks who were honored during September’s promotion ceremony. Your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to the mission have earned this milestone, and your leadership continues to strengthen the B‑52 enterprise every day.

As you step into your next rank, know that your hard work keeps the Knighthawks ready to Take Flight and answer the call.

⭐ Promoting to Airman (Amn)

• Alex Johnson

⭐ Promoting to Airman First Class (A1C)

• Ahmadu Tal

⭐ Promoting to Senior Airman (SrA)

• Waynell Hermogenes
• Bruce Soto
• Aqila Lambertis

⭐ Promoting to Staff Sergeant (SSgt)

• Julian Vazquez

⭐ Promoting to Technical Sergeant (TSgt)

• Jose Armenta

⭐ Promoting to Master Sergeant (MSgt)

• Logan Smith

Congratulations to each of our newly promoted Knighthawks! Keep reaching new heights and continue to Take Flight. 🦅💪

The 69th Bomber Generation Squadron recognizes A1C Carson Koloda for his outstanding volunteer work at the Airman’s Atti...
08/31/2026

The 69th Bomber Generation Squadron recognizes A1C Carson Koloda for his outstanding volunteer work at the Airman’s Attic, a base program that provides free essential items to Airmen and families in need.

A1C Koloda dedicated his time to organizing donations, assisting families, and improving the Attic’s layout to better support the Minot community. His efforts were formally recognized by the Minot Air Force Base 5/6 organization for exceptional service and commitment to helping Airmen.

💣🦅 Knighthawk of the Month: A1C Grace A. Campbell 💣🦅The 69th Bomber Generation Squadron is proud to recognize A1C Grace ...
08/28/2026

💣🦅 Knighthawk of the Month: A1C Grace A. Campbell 💣🦅

The 69th Bomber Generation Squadron is proud to recognize A1C Grace A. Campbell as our Knighthawk of the Month.

As a B‑52 Crew Chief, A1C Campbell plays a critical role in keeping our aircraft mission ready and prepared to Take Flight. Her technical expertise, attention to detail, and dedication ensure every jet she supports is ready to answer the call. Whether on the line or in the shop, her professionalism strengthens the Knighthawks every single day.

📍 Hometown: Falcon, Colorado
🥾 Hobbies: Playing guitar and piano, listening to music
⭐ Best thing about being a Knighthawk: “I love building relationships with peers, and gaining experience via my superiors along with other shops.”

Thank you, A1C Campbell, for your hard work and commitment to excellence. Your efforts help ensure the 69th Bomber Generation Squadron is always ready to dominate the mission.

🦅 THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS READY TO TAKE FLIGHT 🦅​Please join us in congratulating our newest Senior Non-Commissi...
08/22/2026

🦅 THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS READY TO TAKE FLIGHT 🦅

​Please join us in congratulating our newest Senior Non-Commissioned Officer inductees: (M)Sgt Thomas Long, (M)Sgt Giftcent Graham, (M)Sgt Brian Noon, (M)Sgt Logan Smith, and (M)Sgt Nicholas Brooks!
​Crossing the threshold into the SNCO corps marks a pivotal milestone in an enlisted member's career, transitioning from technical experts to strategic leaders, mentors, and advisors. These dedicated Airmen have answered the call to lead, setting the standard for professionalism, mission ex*****on, and taking care of our knighthawks.
​Thank you to the leaders, families, and teammates who supported them on this journey.
To our new Master Sergeants: lead with integrity, mentor with purpose, and continue to take flight! 🇺🇸✈️

​ TakeMeToYourLeader

💪❄️☀️ Built Tough. Mission Ready. Knighthawk Strong. ✈️From the bitter cold of North Dakota winters to the scorching hea...
08/20/2026

💪❄️☀️ Built Tough. Mission Ready. Knighthawk Strong. ✈️

From the bitter cold of North Dakota winters to the scorching heat of summer, the 69th Bomber Generation Squadron never stops delivering. Our Knighthawks are among the hardest working maintenance professionals in the Air Force, providing world class long range strike capability to combatant commanders through safe, reliable, and by the book maintenance.

Every inspection, every repair, and every launch is completed with precision and professionalism, ensuring our B-52s are always ready to Take Flight whenever duty calls.

No matter the challenge or the conditions, one thing never changes: we are a team. We work together, overcome together, and succeed together. That’s what it means to be a Knighthawk.

Ready today. Ready tomorrow. Ready whenever the nation calls.

🛠️🦅 MissionReady

✈️ WELCOME TO THE KNIGHTHAWKS, MAJ FONTAINE! 🦅The 69th Bomber Generation Squadron is proud to welcome Maj Kori Fontaine ...
08/19/2026

✈️ WELCOME TO THE KNIGHTHAWKS, MAJ FONTAINE! 🦅

The 69th Bomber Generation Squadron is proud to welcome Maj Kori Fontaine and her wife, Meeka, to the Knighthawk family!

A Louisiana native from Baton Rouge, Maj Fontaine earned her commission through Reserve Officer Training Corps and Louisiana State University. Her aviation experience spans an impressive lineup of aircraft, including the A-10, F-15, F-16, MC-130J, AC-130U, C-17, Airbus 330, and MD-88/90.

Now, she’s ready for her next mission, stepping into command of the 69 BGS Knighthawks and learning what it takes to make the B-52 take flight. 💪✈️

Maj Fontaine is ready to get out there alongside the Knighthawks, learn from our Airmen, experience the mission firsthand and as she loves to say “Let’s get after it!” 🦅

Maj Fontaine and Meeka, welcome to the team! We’re excited to have you both as part of the Knighthawk family.

Let’s Take Flight! ✈️💣

A Legacy That Will Always Take Flight 🦅✈️The 69th Bomber Generation Squadron Knighthawks say thank you to Lt Col Daniell...
08/19/2026

A Legacy That Will Always Take Flight 🦅✈️

The 69th Bomber Generation Squadron Knighthawks say thank you to Lt Col Danielle Ackerman for her service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our Airmen.

Lt Col Ackerman made history as the first ever commander of the 69 BGS Knighthawks, and from day one, she made one thing clear: Airmen first.

From Jam Bar and a new popcorn machine that ran 24/7, to food and hot chocolate runs for the Airmen working the flightline, she never missed an opportunity to be there for her people. Whether it was a squadron event, a celebration, or simply a moment to recognize our Airmen, you could count on her to bring the energy and, of course, the Hawk calls! 🦅

Her leadership was never just about commanding a squadron. It was about building a family, celebrating our people, and making sure every Knighthawk knew they mattered.

Lt Col Ackerman, your legacy will live forever in the Knighthawks you led, the Airmen you inspired, and the memories you helped create.

Thank you for being our first commander. Thank you for putting Airmen first. And thank you for showing us what it means to lead from the front, with heart and how to Take Flight!

Once a Knighthawk, always a Knighthawk. 🦅

✈️ 69 BGS Change of CommandToday, the Knighthawks gathered to mark a significant moment in the history of the 69th Bombe...
08/18/2026

✈️ 69 BGS Change of Command

Today, the Knighthawks gathered to mark a significant moment in the history of the 69th Bomber Generation Squadron as Lt Col Danielle Ackerman relinquished command and Maj Kori Fontaine assumed command of the squadron. 🦅

The Knighthawks proudly welcome Maj Kori Fontaine as the new commander of the 69 BGS. We look forward to her leadership as we continue to generate combat airpower, develop our Airmen, and accomplish the mission.

The change of command is a long-standing military tradition dating back centuries. The ceremony represents the formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commander to another. The passing of the unit guidon symbolizes the continuation of the unit’s history, heritage, and mission while recognizing that leadership changes, but the responsibility to the unit and its people continues.

Today, the guidon moves forward, and so do the Knighthawks.

Thank you, Lt Col Ackerman, and welcome to the Knighthawks, Maj Fontaine! 🦅

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