Airmen honored in dedicated crew chief ceremony
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D —The 5th Maintenance Group honored a select group of 18 maintainers during a recent dedicated crew chief (DCC) ceremony recognizing their commitment, expertise and exceptional dedication to their aircraft and mission here, Aug 15, 2025.The DCC program is one of the Air Force’s proudest honors […]
Minot AFB’s Mission to Rebuild Native Ecosystems
At Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota, a collaborative environmental effort has been underway to restore native ecosystems, manage stormwater infrastructure, and protect pollinator populations through the revitalization of wetlands and prairie lands. Restoration of the area began in fall 2023, when native seeds were planted and left to overwinter, a natural process known […]
The Magic (City) of Boxing
It is often said that it takes a village to raise a child. But what if you were trying to raise 2 young men, who both enjoy boxing, and just happen to live in Minot, North Dakota, not exactly the mecca of boxing by any means.There have been a couple of boxing legends that hailed […]
Minot AFB’s Doggy Dive Brings Tails, Treats, and Tons of Smiles
Dogs ruled the deck at Minot Air Force Base’s outdoor pool on Wednesday August 20th,2025 as families from across the installation came together for the annual Doggy Dive. It was a positively joyful event that let our four-legged companions take center stage before the pool closes for the season. Hosted by the 5th Force Support […]
North Tennis and Golf Teams Show Growth Through Early Season Challenges
The Minot North boys’ tennis and girls’golf teams have been putting in strong efforts this season, battling tough competition while continuing to develop their young rosters. Both programs have faced a mix of successes and setbacks, but the determination of the athletes is clear. On the tennis courts, the Sentinels have gone head-to-head with some […]
Minot AFB 5/6 Hosts Fishing Tournament at Lake Darling
The Minot Air Force Base 5/6 organization reeled in a successful day on the water with its first-ever fishing tournament August 16, drawing in competitive anglers from across the base for a chance at cash, prizes, and bragging rights. Held at scenic Lake Darling, the event saw spirited participation and some impressive catches. Team Warbitsky […]
Fall’s Routine, a Rude Awakening
“Are you ready for school?”That was the question floating through nearly all my conversations in the days leading up to the first day of school. I’ve got a son in elementary school and another in preschool, so the question made sense. “We’ve got all the stuff ready, and mentally he’s ready,” I’d say. “But that […]
Meet our Minot AFB Adult MFLCs
Kate EbackAdult Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC)katherine.e.eback@leidos.com701.500.4826 Kate is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with the state of North Dakota and has been a practicing counselor since 2019. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Kate has been serving MAFB since August 2023 and looks […]
If you start my program now…
Do you ever watch those infomercials in the middle of the night? If you haven’t, they’re always coming up with some fantastic breakthrough in medicine, weight loss or mental awareness. In just about every case, it seems too good to be true, and yet it could cost you a lot of money. I have to […]
It’s Keep a Calendar Time!
It’s about ready to get really busy folks, and I just want to make sure that you start marking those calendars with the special events to come. First on the agenda is Fuel The Fight to be held on Saturday, March 6th from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Lori Wonnenberg, owner of Dakota Square ARCO, […]