Welcome Home Heroes

“It was absolutely amazing” according to Western Honor Flight board member Jim Weaver. “It was a pretty good show” added banquet Emcee and Western Honor Flight board member George Masters. “I couldn’t believe the number of people that packed the airport” said Minot Mayor and Task Force 21 member Mark Jantzer. They were all talking […]

May Squadron of the Month: 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron

The 5th Bomb Wing Command team would like to congratulate the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron on being selected as April’s Squadron of the Month. The 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron oversees five flights in 11 facilities executing a full range of logistics support for two wings. The 400 LRS Airmen deliver full spectrum logistics support to […]

A Legacy of Valor: Growing Up in a Military Household

Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Growing up as a military child is a unique experience. From an early age, you understand your family is part of something greater than itself. When your parent is serving their country, there’s a deep pride that comes from that. […]

PCS Season is Here: What That Means for Your PPM

It’s about to be peak PCS season here in Minot. That time between May 15 and August 31 when the majority of military moves take place. What does this mean in light of the new Global Household Goods Contract (GHC)? Many at Team Minot may be relieved to hear, not very much has really changed […]

$110,197 Raised for Team Minot at Prairie Warrior Auction

Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) is thrilled to announce that a total of $110,197 was raised to support the personnel of Team Minot at the 2025 Prairie Warrior Auction on April 24. The funds were generated from a combination community and Minot AFB donated live and silent auction items, table […]

Dakota Territory Air Museum: A Walk Through the History of Flight

The Dakota Territory Air Museum is appropriately located on the northeast corner of the Minot International Airport. The museum was started in 1986, which was Minot & Ward County’s Centennial according to one of the museum’s founder and longtime president Don Larson, and the Chairman of the Centennial Celebration was Ed Schmidt. “He asked me […]

Capt. Knowles recognized as USSTRATCOM Company Grade Officer of the Year

Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs U.S. Air Force Capt. Shane Knowles, 91st Operations Support Squadron assistant director of operations and wing weapons officer, poses for a photo at the 91st Missile Wing headquarters on Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 23, 2025. Knowles was named U.S. Strategic Command’s Company […]

Minot North Sentinel Report 05-01-2025

Bryleigh McBride, Freshman | Minot North High School Big Wins and Tough Losses Across the BoardIt was a rollercoaster week for our high school sports teams as softball, golf, soccer, andbaseball athletes competed across multiple games and tournaments with notable highs and hard-fought battles. Softball Battles Back and ForthThe softball team had a dramatic series […]

New Phone-Free K-12 Law Takes Effect August 1st 2025

House Bill 1160 passed the senate and the house last week. This bill requires all personal electronic communication devices to be stored away during instructional time in all North Dakota K-12 public schools. Governor Kelly Armstrong states, “This is a game changer for our public schools, giving students the freedom to focus on learning and […]

Big ‘A’ Airmen

You might say “well Rod, that’s what they are told to do” and I will agree. But it certainly would be easy to have a bit of a chip on your shoulder when weather conditions are extreme, and I am pretty sure that not everyone who drives up to the gate is having a Grade […]