Conversations with Colonel and Mrs. Schlabach about the 91 OG

In order to understand the essential functions of each group in the 91st Missile Wing and get an in-depth life and career perspective from Team Minot’s senior leaders, the Northern Sentry is running a series of articles talking to the people who understand the most about the importance of their group: the Group Commanders themselves. […]

Team Minot recognizes Maintenance Professionals of the Year

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —On May 25, the 5th and 91st Maintenance Groups hosted their Maintenance Professionals of the Year awards banquets. The events were held to recognize and honor outstanding Airmen assigned to the 5th and 91st MXGs who demonstrated exceptional performance and achievement during the previous year. Col. Patrick Baum, 91st MXG […]

Exceptional Distinguished Public Service

Secretary of the Air Force Honors Mark Jantzer His term as a member of the Air and Space Force Civic Leader program appeared to be coming to an end for Mark Jantzer. After 12 years of service, Mark would transfer to an emeritus status, but not before being presented with the Secretary of the Air […]

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Baseball is a classic part of an American summer, and the Hot Tots do their part to continue this enjoyable pastime right here in Minot. In their first season in the wood bat Northwoods League, the Minot Hot Tots have taken this small community by storm. Under new general direction this season, the Hot Tots […]

The North Dakota Purple Star Award

Did you know the average military-connected child will experience 6 to 9 different schools during their K-12 education experience? This is a challenge for many of our military connected students. However, there are organizations and agencies such as the DAF School Liaison Program focused on the quality education of military connected students across the United […]

E-3 to CC

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, ND —In 1984, there was a young man freshly graduated from high school who had only dreamt of one thing; to serve his country just like his father. As soon as that young man could, he signed an active-duty contract with the United States Air Force and shipped off to Basic […]

Airman of Minot: Lammy Vong

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – One of the greatest strengths of the U.S. Air Force is the diversity of the men and women that serve. Airmen from all over the world come together to accomplish a single mission: keep our country safe.Airman 1st Class Lammy Vong, financial operations technician from the 5th Comptroller Squadron, […]

I Guess I Was An APG

I was standing in line at Rocker’s waiting to place an order for my noon lunch, when I noticed three young Airmen ahead of me with an APG insignia on their sleeves. I am the curious type, and after trying to think of what APG could stand for, I finally had to ask. One of […]

Memories of Main Street

The beginning of the Magic City all started in downtown Minot, the heart of sales and services for a rapidly growing community emerging on the fading frontier.Of course, over the years there’s been lots of changes. More people. More businesses. More opportunities. Expanded city limits. Interestingly though, are the buildings on Main Street where almost […]

Hardiness Zone changes…

Back in the 1960s, the United States Department of Agriculture produced a map of the nation with a number of hardiness zones to help guide gardeners and landscapers with better planting advice. However, those early maps don’t reflect the same zones as today’s maps. There are no doubt, warmer, albeit slightly, patterns that are moving […]