Five to be fired for Minot nuclear mistake

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An Air Force colonel who flew combat missions in B-52 bombers during Desert Storm and holds master’s degrees in music and military arts has been named the new commander at the embattled Minot Air Force Base.</p>

<p>Col. Joel Westa will take over as the commander of the 5th Bomb Wing this month, the Air Force announced Tuesday. He currently is the vice commander of the 36th Wing at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam…

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