From enlisted to enlightened: One Airman’s journey to becoming a chaplain
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Spiritual fitness. It’s one of the four pillars that comprise Comprehensive Airman Fitness. It enables Airmen to maintain the resilience needed to accomplish the mission in the face of any challenge. Within the Air Force, there are personnel specifically tasked with being spiritual […]
Bombers abound: North Dakota-based B-52sarrive in Pacific, provide strategic deterrence
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — B-52 Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, landed at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam at the end of January as part of a Bomber Task Force to support strategic deterrence missions aimed at reinforcing the rules-based international order in the […]
Brewing Beer in the Magic City
Atypical Brewing Starts the Newest Batch of Hot Charro Chocolate The process of brewing a batch of beer at Atypical starts long before the first ingredients hit the large fermenters in the brewing room. For Head Brewmaster Eric Johnson, the process of beginning a batch on January 29th started with Steven Yankovich, a member of […]
Love IS Respect
Teen Dating Violence (TDV) affects MILLIONS of young people every year in the U.S. TDV looks like physical violence, sexual violence, psychological aggression, and stalking (in-person or online). 1 in 12 H.S. students in the United States experiences physical violence and sexual violence in their relationship.The effects of TDV include: Need IMMEDIATE support?Just want to […]
Minot Public Schools, District #1, Realignment Update
Last week, Minot Public Schools, District #1, held a special board meeting to further discuss the district wide budget. In a prior special board meeting, a middle school with fewer than 300 students was prioritized for realignment and closure. Memorial Middle School at Minot AFB met this criteria. However, on February 5th, 2024 it was […]
U.S. Air Force Chaplain Maj. Gen. Randall Kitchens visits Team Minot
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —U.S. Air Force Chaplain Major General Randall Kitchens, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Sadie Chambers, Religious Affairs senior enlisted advisor, visited Minot Air Force Base (AFB) Jan. 28-30, 2024. Kitchens and his team spent three […]
Smartphones- One of the Most Dangerous Places for a Child to Be
Now that school is in full swing it is an important time to talk to our youth about the dangers of technology. More specifically, the dangers of the information we share, especially explicit photos or videos. Smartphones not only provide a sense of independence and confidence but also allow the readily available use of the […]
Minot Air Force Base Announces Economic Impact of Over $621 Million for Minot Area in 2023
The Budget Office of the 5th Bomb Wing Comptroller presented its annual economic impact analysis report for Minot Air Force Base at a meeting of the Minot Area Chamber EDC Military Affairs Committee on Thursday, February 1, 2024.The group revealed that the total economic impact of MAFB (Minot Air Force Base) in 2023 was $621,623,570. […]
Fate, Family, and Coffee
Central Brew coffee sprung to life in a short seven weeks this past fall, which can be chalked up to fate, the right things falling into place at the right time, and the dreams of two ladies, who had been friends for many years. When Mary Prough learned that the coffee shop in the Brick […]
It’s Fair To Say
The Midwest translation of “what you say is accurate” is a 4-word statement, “it’s fair to say.” I don’t believe there is a negative version to this saying, but let’s put the statement to the test (another Midwest statement that gives finality to many conversations.) So, it is fair to say that our winter weather […]
