Minot Presents The State of the Base

“I offer to the Airmen at Minot that they perform the nation’s most important mission at the nation’s most important Department of Defense installation. It is the only the only installation that hosts two thirds of the (nuclear) triad, both the air leg and the land leg. It is the center of gravity in my […]

USAF Academy Band to present a free concert at Minot State

MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY MINOT, N.D. – The U.S. Air Force Academy Band’s Stellar Brass will present a free concert held at Minot State University’s Ann Nicole Nelson Hall on Wednesday, March 19 at 7:30pm. The concert will feature patriotic favorites and highlight the contributions of Service Members, both past and present, as well as favorites […]

After Disastrous Pipe-Leak, Discovery Center Seeks Community Support

On the Morning of February 20th Mike McCloud, Executive Director at the Magic City Discovery Center, went to unlock the beloved Children’s Museum just as he has done on countless other mornings. What he walked into was the sound of alarm bells, half an inch of standing water, and unusually humid air. The museum had […]

Waves to Wings: A journey through leadership

SrA Alexander Nottingham, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The path from enlisted service member to a commissioned officer in the U.S. military is one of determination, growth and resilience. Few embody this journey more profoundly than U.S. Air Force Colonel Rofelio Grinston, 5th Maintenance Group commander at Minot Air Force […]

Don’t Take a Vacation. Take a Staycation

This article and many more can be found in our 48 page 2024-2025 Winter Guide. The guides are available in racks all across Minot Air Force Base, or can be viewed online at northernsentry.com After the holiday stress has exhausted our budgets, health and stress levels, most of us could really use a little self-care […]

Miles of Support: Minot AFB Runners Powered by Strong Bonds

The Minot Air Force Base Running Club is gearing up for an exciting marathon season, with a little help from the Strong Bonds program. While the running club itself isn’t funded by the program, Strong Bonds, a chaplain-led resiliency initiative supported by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AIMSC), is sponsoring 35 members […]

5th Munitions Squadron Powers BTF 25-2 with Precision and Pride

Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs RAF FAIRFORD, ENGLAND – The hum of machinery and the steady rhythm of hands at work fill the night air as the Airmen of the 5th Munitions Squadron execute their mission with precision and dedication.Deployed from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, they are […]

Celebrating our Minot AFB High School Graduates: Purple Cords

Our high school military connected graduates know at the core what it is like to experience change. From multiple moves to leaving friendships to attending different schools, these students are resilient with a unique perspective many are unable to grasp.We want to celebrate our military connected high school graduates by sharing a purple cord for […]

Minot AFB Student Places 6th at State Swim Championship

Peter Wake, a senior at Minot North High School, placed 6th in the 100 breaststroke at the North Dakota High School Activities Association Boys Swim Championship, held in Fargo, March 6th/7th. His placement also garnered him a new personal record of 59.27 seconds. Getting a sub-minute time has been one of Wake’s primary goals this […]

Visitor Burnout

As I sit down to type, I’m munching on complimentary Biscoff cookies, sipping strong coffee from a small paper cup, and balancing my laptop on a rickety tray table. We’re on a return flight to North Dakota after spending a week in northern Indiana visiting family.Every time we take this trip, I think about the […]