Stars, Stripes, and Summer Nights: Freedom Fest and Fireworks at Minot AFB
Minot AFB came alive with celebration on Friday, June 27, as two exciting events brought the base community together for a day and night of fun and patriotic pride. The evening began with Freedom Fest, a family-friendly summer festival hosted on base, followed by a stunning fireworks display in the evening. Organized by the 5th […]
It’s a Dak Rat Summer (But at Least There are Memes)
According to the Alberta Conservation Office, Richardson Ground Squirrels only spend 15% of their life above ground. But based off recent behavior on MAFB residents would not know it. Complaining about this keystone species, known colloquially as ‘dakrats’, is a right of passage for anyone who has spent a summer on MAFB.Airfield management, safety, and […]
July Squadron of the Month: 5th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron
Providing medical care for a population of 5,900 Active-Duty Airmen is the honor of the 5th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron (5OMRS). Comprised of roughly 150 Airmen, Civilians, and Contractors assigned to nine diverse flights, the 5OMRS proudly executes several missions to support both the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing. Their mission sets include […]
Minot’s DEFO Program prepares enlisted Airmen for officer careers
Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Since its establishment on Minot AFB in July 2024, the Developing Enlisted Future Officers (DEFO) program has provided enlisted Airmen with the tools, mentorship and resources needed to explore and pursue officer commissioning opportunities across the U.S. Air Force. The […]
Minot AFB Airman Earns Top Honors in Natural Bodybuilding Competition
Airman First Class (A1C) Williams Sullins, assigned to the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Protection at Minot Air Force Base, recently made headlines far beyond the flightline. On June 7, he competed in and won his division at the Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders (OCB) Natural Competition held in Fargo, North Dakota. The OCB is a […]
Fly Away with the Minot Aircraft Modelers!
The Minot Aircraft Modelers Club and Field is widely regarded as one of the premier flying facilities for model aircraft in the upper Midwest. Not ten miles east of Minot AFB, nestled in a beautiful, quiet, and country setting, the modelers club boasts two 600-foot grass runways ideal for flying a wide variety of model […]
At The Ol’ Ball Game….Northern Sentry Hosts Reporters at Hot Tots Game
It was a great night for baseball as Northern Sentry owner Ted Bolton was able to host our reporters, and their families, at a recent Hot Tots game. The first pitch of the game between the Minot Hot Tots and the Bismarck Larks was not until 5:05, but there was plenty of reason to arrive […]
Big News: Northern Sentry Community Calendar Gets an Upgrade!
The Northern Sentry Community Calendar—Minot’s only digital calendar featuring both on- and off-base events—is now even more powerful! While it’s always been free to post your events and reach thousands of Minot AFB residents and local community members, we’re excited to announce a new self-service paid promotion option to get your event even more attention. […]
North Dakota State Fair Flash Giveaways!
The Northern Sentry is turning up the volume with three chances to win FREE concert tickets to the North Dakota State Fair!We’re running limited-time flash giveaways—each lasting just a few days—so mark your calendars and get your GIFs ready! Ian Munsick –2 Tickets Sawyer Brown –4 Tickets Limp Bizkit –4 Tickets HOW TO ENTER: https://www.facebook.com/NorthernSentry
Another decade of the B-52’s enduring legacy
Aaliyah Beverly, Air Force Global Strike Command Public Affairs BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. —Air Force Global Strike Command is celebrating the enduring legacy of one of America’s most iconic strategic bombers — the B-52 Stratofortress, affectionately known as the BUFF. Originally entering service in 1955, the BUFF marks its 70th anniversary this year, solidifying […]
