Calling All Theater Buffs!
BUFFs of a different sort are making an appearance next week on Minot AFB! No, not more B52’s, but the Minot Theatre Buffs. Technical Sergeant Dorian Garland, 5th Civil Engineering Squadron Unit Training Manager and VP of the Mouse River Players, wants all theater enthusiasts to meet at the Base Theater on September 19th at […]
Air Force realigns to ensure readiness, future competitiveness
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —The Air Force is organizing its major commands, or MAJCOMs, into Institutional Commands, responsible for organizing, training, and equipping Airmen, and Service Component Commands, responsible for preparing Airmen for warfighting in a combatant command’s area of responsibility. The changes are part of the Department of the Air Force’s Great Power Competition initiative.“Over […]
It Always Comes Down to People Only The Best Come North….
Few, if any, reporters get the opportunity that we at the Northern Sentry do, that being direct contact and interviews with both wing commanders and both of the Command Chiefs. It is an opportunity that I am blessed to have, not only once, but usually once a year. There is so much activity on base […]
Air Force to establish Global Strike wing at Offutt AFB
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —The Department of the Air Force intends to activate a new wing headquarters, the 95th Wing, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. This new wing is one of the many efforts underway to reorganize the department for Great Power Competition.The creation of the 95th Wing under Air Force Global Strike Command will […]
Top U.S. Defense Leaders Join Minot Task Force 21 for Annual Nuclear Symposium
Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) Task Force 21 is excited to announce the speaker lineup for the North Dakota Nuclear Triad Symposium, titled “Enhancing Nuclear Deterrence Amid Great Power Conflict,” scheduled for Friday, September 20, 2024, in Washington, D.C. This annual event gathers leading experts from the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and other key sectors […]
Magic City Discovery Center Accepting Application for their 2025 Kid Ambassadors!
The Magic City Discovery Center is calling on the creative young minds of Minot to apply for a spot as one of our Kid Ambassadors! Open to children ages 8 to 12, this unique role offers an exciting opportunity for kids who are passionate about creativity and excited to inspire others! Applicants will have to […]
America Never Ceases To Amaze!
The TripLast spring we (my spouse Sue & I) decided that there were 2 states (except for Hawaii), that she had never been to, and the time to change that would be now. I know that if you have read my column before that you could accurately accuse me of being a homer. Homer meaning […]
Learning to Lean
Last November, I came down with a nasty intestinal infection. The symptoms were as unglamorous as you could imagine. Understandably, after recovering, I was anxious to put the whole experience behind me, never to relive it again. I hadn’t thought about those terrible, dehydrated days in months. Then, last week, I walked into urgent care […]
Norsk Høstfest is a foodie’s paradise…
The festival coming up in Minot that celebrates all things Scandinavian, is a lot more than just a party to celebrate Norwegian heritage. If you’ve never been there, you’re missing out on some of the best food you’ll ever taste. Numerous vendors have food items as you walk through the halls, but the Høstfest brings […]
Minot Defender wins Federally Employed Women’s 2024 Meritorious Service Award
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christina Lee, recipient of the Federally Employed Women’s (FEW) 2024 Meritorious Service Award, poses for a portrait at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, August 23, 2024. The FEW Military Meritorious Award Program recognizes a maximum of six exceptional military service members; one for […]
