Defensor Fortis: Watchful Guards of the Missile Fields
Senior Airman Kyle Wilson, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – The plains of North Dakota stretch out in a vast expanse of rolling hills interrupted only by the occasional cluster of trees; covered in snow and ice or grass swaying in the wind, depending on the time of year. […]
5BW Commander Unveils New Mission
Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Wayne Sharp, 5BW command chief, hosted their first all-calls of 2025 here, Jan. 14-15.The command team used this opportunity to communicate their leadership philosophies, goals, values […]
Born to Bake: Jenetta Sawyer
After discovering a passion for baking while making cupcakes for her son’s first birthday in 2022, military spouse Jenetta Sawyer turned her newfound joy into a thriving cottage bakery, Jenetta’s Simple Treats. Despite having no formal training, Jenetta’s self-taught journey highlights resilience, community connection, and the power of pursuing what brings peace and purpose.
MMIII Transporter Erectors retired after 37 years
Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs For the past 37 years the Transporter Erector (TE) has been a fundamental piece of equipment for operational readiness of the Minuteman III (MMIII) intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system. These vital pieces of equipment are responsible for transporting MMIII across vast distances, utilizing public roads […]
Honorary Commanders Take Center Stage
The Honorary Commanders program has been in place for several years and has placed hundreds of Minot Air Force Commanders and Minot citizens together as a duo described as “Honoraries” Over the course of a year, and sometimes more, a commander and honorary commander share information. The commander will share information about the Minot AFB […]
Dr. Amanda Capote: Two Decades of Healing and Reflection in Minot
Dr. Amanda Capote has called Minot home since 2005, balancing military life, career challenges, and personal growth. She earned a PhD and published a memoir in 2021 to aid her healing, all while working and raising three children with her husband, Staff Sergeant Richard Capote. She encourages military spouses to pursue their own goals, highlighting the power of resilience and the strength of family.
A Work of Art for Your Skin
Hope Anderson By definition, an atelier is an artist or designer’s studio or workroom. It may seem unusual that a medical aesthetics center would be called an atelier, but in reality, the specialists at LOOK Aesthetic Atelier are artists in their own right. Trained as Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, and Estheticians, the quality of the […]
Discover Your Voice: Jr. Journalism Is Back!
The Northern Sentry’s Jr. Journalism Program invites MAFB youth ages 7-17 to develop their writing skills, share their unique stories, and connect with the community through published articles. From personal experiences to practical advice, young writers gain hands-on experience in journalism, inspiring others to explore their creativity and passions.
Diversity at its finest…
We all know what happened during the oil boom. Some communities in the western third of North Dakota exploded with population and although that has now stabilized, some of those growing pains remain.Williston is one of the best examples. At the height of the boom, the city of Williston, which had a fraction of the […]
The Power Of The Pen
Back in journalism school our instructors would often lecture us about the “Power of the Pen”, which meant that as a journalist you take caution to make sure that you did not misuse your forum, which was the newspaper you were working for, to give an opinion or attack someone. Later, as I expanded my […]
