Drills, skills and life-saving thrills: inside the 5th Medical Group’s training day
Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum, 5th Bomb Wing MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Each Wednesday morning, the 5th Medical Group (5 MDG) at Minot AFB closes its doors for two hours—not as a break, but as an opportunity to strengthen the skills that keep Airmen and their families safe. The weekly training, held from 7:30 […]
MOMC Highlight: The Aguilera Girls
April marks the Month of the Military Child. It is a time to celebrate and acknowledge the resilience, sacrifices, and unique experiences of children in military families. For the Aguilera kids, military life is a part of their everyday reality, shaping their lives in both challenging and rewarding ways. Zafirah Aguilera, 16:At 16 years old, […]
Month of the Military Child: North Dakota and Minot Air Force Base
“April is the perfect month to usher in Spring but it is also a great time to “Purple Up” for military connected students! The Month of the Military Child (MOMC) is celebrated in April and is a time to show our support for military connected students across the United States and also abroad. In North […]
Winners Revealed for Best Of!
The Minot AFB Best of Awards 2025 winners have been chosen by you, the MAFB community! Your votes helped recognize the best spots on and off base, showcasing the incredible places that make life here special. This is a testament to the strong, connected community we have at Minot AFB and the positive impact we […]
General Bussiere
The Mission, The Airmen, Our Leadership Teams and The Community… General Thomas Bussiere is Commander, Air Force Global Strike Command and Commander, Air Forces Strategic – Air, U.S. Strategic Command, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. In a recent visit to Minot Air Force Base, we sat down and discussed the purpose of his trip to […]
April Squadron of the Month
5th Operations Support Squadron The 5th Bomb Wing Command team would like to congratulate the 5th Operations Support Squadron on being selected as April Squadron of the Month. The 5th Operations Support Squadron successfully delivered a team of 21 skillfully trained and equipped personnel to support the Command’s Bomber Task Force mission in Fairford, England. […]
“Be the Cause of Art” Gala: A Season of Celebration and Creativity
The “Be the Cause of Art” Gala and Art Auction, now in its second year, is a heartwarming event that brings together the Magic City’s art enthusiasts, philanthropists, business leaders, and community members. All share one important mission: to support those affected by Parkinson’s disease and mental health challenges. This special evening not only celebrates […]
Broadway Classic Oliver! Comes to the Western Plains
For two nights only the streets of Victorian London are coming to Minot. On April 11th and 12th at 7 p.m. Western Plains Opera will be performing Broadway musical Oliver! at Minot State’s Ann Nicole Nelson Hall. Based on Charles Dickens’s novel Oliver Twist, the musical follows the adventures of the titular character from a […]
Gotta Have Something To Get Up For In The Morning
Larry Linrud Brings Another Plane Back To Life… This isn’t the first time I have featured my brother-in-law, Larry Linrud in publications that I write for, but according to Larry, it may be the last. His project right now is a 1929 WACO Taperwing, not built for any specific task, but used for a “little […]
Where Can I Get My Medical Records Now?
As of April 1st, the TRICARE Online (TOL) Patient Portal has officially closed. What does this mean for you? If you didn’t download your older medical records before the shutdown, retrieving them will be a bit more complicated; but don’t worry, they are not lost. Let’s break down what you need to know. Military medical […]
