Minot Recognized as 2025 Great American Defense Community
Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Minot, a northern North Dakota city with deep military roots, has been named a 2025 Great American Defense Community (GADC), one of just three U.S. communities to receive the national recognition this year. The Association of Defense Communities (ADC) […]
Atomic Spark: Igniting innovation at Minot Air Force Base
Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Atomic Spark is an innovation space focused on solving real-world problems with practical, mission-driven solutions. Whether it’s improving quality of life in missile alert facilities or designing tools to streamline operations, the team at Atomic Spark empowers Airmen to […]
Don’t Give Up Summer Yet!
I can’t tell you how many times this past week I have heard people say, “the end of the State Fair, the end of summer!” I look at them and say…”seriously? What happened to August? And did they change Labor Day?” With a glass half full attitude I have always let summer be summer and […]
Through the Lens: Military Spouses on Minot AFB Capture Life, One Image at a Time
Life on a military base often moves at a whirlwind pace: deployments, returns, promotions, and permanent changes of station (PCS). But amidst the ever-changing rhythm of service life, a quiet community of photographers on Minot Air Force Base is helping families pause, reflect, and preserve moments that might otherwise slip away. Many of these photographers […]
August Squadron of the Month-5th Bomb Wing Safety Team
The 5th Bomb Wing Safety team is comprised of 12 professionals responsible for Flight, Occupational, and Weapons Safety on Minot Air Force Base. The office promotes an environment that maximizes combat capability through mishap prevention by instilling a strong culture of safety and wise risk management across all operations while developing professionals and guiding safety […]
An Awesome Experience Y Camp Fun for “Three Amigos”
It’s about a 6 hour drive from Williston to West Fargo, pretty much a journey from the west side to the east side of the state. Located somewhere in the middle, just west of Garrison, North Dakota is the Triangle Y camp. Taking a twist from a fairy tale type story, Addely lives in West […]
Ground Squirrel Chic: Minot AFB’s Latest Trend?
What does a figurine of a Richardson Ground Squirrel astride a missile, a t-shirt featuring three dakrats gazing at the moon, and a vinyl sticker of a dakrat looking unbothered near a pile of cash have in common? They are all part of a line of products being created by MAFB’s many entrepreneurs to acknowledge […]
Road Trip Magic: Exploring North Dakota’s Enchanted Highway
This article and many more are featured in the Northern Sentry’s 2025 Summer Adventure Guide, which can be found at various location on base. When people think of North Dakota, wide-open prairies and rugged badlands often come to mind. But tucked away just off Exit 72 of I-94, between the towns of Gladstone and Regent, […]
Rocksy the Rock Snake: Stirring Up Stone-Cold Fun in Housing
It was a bright and windy summer day in northwest North Dakota when a glimmering green stripe slithered its way onto Minot AFB. Was it a nuanced garter snake? A DakRat in disguise, playing one more trick on the local residents? No. It was something far less annoying and way more fun (and less harmful […]
International Music Camp-More Than Music
Nestled in the heart of the International Peace Garden between North Dakota and Manitoba, the International Music Camp (IMC) is more than just a summer destination; it’s a transformative experience that fuses music, personal growth, and international friendship into one unforgettable week. Since its founding in 1956, IMC has offered thousands of young artists the […]
