Team Minot remains ready during Global Thunder 25
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Global Thunder 25, the most recent iteration of U.S. Strategic Command’s annual field training and command and control exercise, concluded here Oct. 24. Global Thunder exercises are annual Department of Defense training opportunities designed to train forces and assess joint operational readiness and are not held in response to current […]
Flying Helicopters Since I Was Three!
Major MacKenzie R. Paul Grew Up In Bismarck “Hello, I’m Mac,” and with a smile that filled the room I met Maj. MacKenzie R. Paul, a pilot with the 54th Helo Squadron at Minot Air Force Base. Did she really fly helicopters when she was 3? There’s an air of confidence that makes you believe […]
Let’s Eat, Team Minot!
Whether it’s lunch, breakfast, or dinner, Minot AFB has a wide variety of food options available. Between the chain fast food restaurants and the base originals, MAFB has something for everyone. What makes each morning worth the chilly drive to work? Coffee! MAFB has not one, but two places where that steamy cup of joe […]
Chief Halloween Porch Wars
The Halloween spirit is alive and well on Minot AFB. Last week a bunch of the Chief Master Sergeants and their families participated in what was known as the “Halloween Porch Wars” in the houses on “Chief Circle”, which is located near the northwest side of MAFB housing along Sirocco Dr. The spooky decoration contest […]
USO’s Holiday Cheer and New Baby Welcome Coming Soon!
The United Services Organization (USO) is a non-profit organization that has been around since World War II and depends on volunteers and donations received from individuals, corporations, and foundations to accomplish their mission to bring friendship and to joy to the military. The USO serves all branches of the active military and their family members, […]
November Squadron of the Month: 5th Healthcare Operations Squadron
The 5th Bomb Wing Command Team would like to congratulate the 5th Healthcare Operations Squadron on being selected as the November Squadron of the Month! The 5th Healthcare Operations Squadron (5 HCOS) supports the 5th Bomb Wing and the 91st Missile Wing by hosting Pediatric and Family Health dependent care as well as Women’s Health […]
Minot Defender trades firearms for keyboards
Air Force Global Strike Command welcomed a security forces Airman as a member of their newest class of the Striker Airman Coders program at the Cyber Innovation Center in Bossier City, Louisiana. This new classmate is Staff Sgt. Chanel Jones, assistant non-commissioned officer in charge of Security Forces Training within the 791st Missile Security Forces […]
Meet the Newest FCC Providers on Minot AFB
Diana HarmsHello, my name is Diana Harms. I’ve been at Minot Air force Base since January of 2023 and my husband has been here since 2019. We have a beautiful baby girl named Evelyn who is our entire world! I decided to become a family child care provider because I wanted to spend as much […]
Election will help decide our future path
It’s time to vote. Well, almost. Election Day is Nov. 5. Voting in Minot will be held at the Ward County Administration Building (225 3rd St SE), The Armory at the Minot Municipal Auditorium (420 3rd Ave SW), and the State Fair Center (2005 Burdick Expressway East) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. There are […]
Annoying and creepy…
There’s no doubt we’re having a mild autumn thus far. How many times do we go into the second half of October with overnight temperatures remaining above freezing or just barely freezing? And daytime highs, on select days of course, have been “hot” for this time of year, especially when the sun is shining. We’ll […]
