Halloween at Minot Air Force Base

Written by: Senior Airman Zachary Wright, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs
Volunteers from the 5th Force Support Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, host Spooky-Con Oct. 28, 2022. The volunteers provided candy and festive activities to the families on base.

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Minot Air Force Base put on their annual Halloween celebration, with various organizations hosting events like Trunk-or-Treat, a Zombie 5k race, Trail of Terror and a Spooky-Con. The events are put on by volunteers for the servicemembers and families of Team Minot throughout the month of October and help bring in “Spooky Season” with style.

During the Trunk-or-Treat, hosted by members of the 91st Security Forces Group, volunteers decorate the trunks of their vehicles with creative displays, handing out candy to the children of Team Minot’s families. Along with active-duty volunteers, off-base businesses contributed by donating pumpkins, funds, and candy to the trick-or-treaters.

Volunteers from the 5th Force Support Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, host Spooky-Con Oct. 28, 2022. The volunteers provided candy and festive activities to the families on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright)

“My favorite part of the event was coordinating with the off-base businesses that helped support this. It solidified how close knit the base and local community are and their willingness to support each other,” said Master Sgt. Lauren Collins, 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron flight chief.

“After coming out of the Covid pandemic the past two years, the abundance of families that came out to enjoy a family-friendly activity was fulfilling. I feel it’s what was needed. We provided candy to over 2,000 people ranging from costumes of Harry Potters to a baby chicken!”

The Trail of Terror, organized by the 5th Medical Group, had all three floors of the 5th MDG facility decorated with a variety of themed displays. The participants were led through each display, collecting candy, laughs and some scares along the way.

“My favorite part about our annual Trail of Terror event is seeing all of the excitement on the kids’ faces as they made their way through our building,” said Tech. Sgt. Ariel Venne, non-commissioned officer in charge of the Medical Treatment Facility Personnel Reliability Program. “Depending on which floor you were on, you might have seen some minions running around, Jack Sparrow and his ship, the Scooby-Doo crew, or even a T-Rex on the loose.”

The Zombie 5km race was put on by the 5th Force Support Squadron, who contributes year-round to quality-of-life programs at Minot AFB. Volunteers dress as zombies, chasing after the racers who compete for prizes like fastest runner and best costume.

“It is important to hold events like this to build morale around MAFB, as well as promoting comradery around the base and within squadrons,” said Senior Airman Alexandra Guidry, a 5th FSS fitness specialist.

Another event put on by 5th FSS was Spooky-Con, a family-oriented series of events that included festive activities and games at the Community Center, Haunted Stacks and crafts at the library, and a Trunk-or-Treat with volunteers from FSS and the Fire Department.

All the events are made possible by the volunteers donating their time, effort and candy to the Airmen and Families looking to celebrate Halloween.

You May Also Like…

91st MSFS conducts Operation Frontier Thunder

91st MSFS conducts Operation Frontier Thunder

Minot Air Force Base, N.D. --The 91st Missile Security Forces Squadron conducted Operation Frontier Thunder at Camp Guernsey, Wyoming, Aug. 28-31.Operation Frontier Thunder was a readiness exercise designed to simulate a deployed environment and provided an...

Airmen Place Flags in Remembrance of Those Lost to Suicide

Airmen Place Flags in Remembrance of Those Lost to Suicide

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- The Integrated Primary Prevention office held their third Annual Flag Planting for Suicide Prevention month, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 6, 2023.The IPP office and 62 volunteers planted flags along Missile Avenue to...

Travel with me to Omaha Nebraska

Travel with me to Omaha Nebraska

One thing to know about me, I love to travel. More than that, I love to travel and share what I experienced with others to help them travel too. In the military life, we can see more of the world than most whether that be through PCSing, TDYs, or just planning a trip....

0 Comments

Subscribe to our Weekly Post Brief

Subscribe to our Weekly Post Brief

Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from the Northern Sentry

You have Successfully Subscribed!