Bomber Barons conclude exercise Red Flag 25-2
Senior Airman Kyle Wilson, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. —The “Bomber Barons” of the 23rd Bomb Squadron concluded exercise Red Flag 25-2 here, March 21. This iteration of the advanced aerial combat training exercise, which takes place annually at Nellis AFB, featured five B-52H Stratofortress bombers from the 23BS. The […]
Five Things To Know If You’re New Here
Last week, my four-year-old and I went on a lunch date on base. Our usual order is the pizza combo from Bomber Bistro, which I think is the best lunch deal in town—and took it to Li’l Riders, the attached indoor playground my kids love. Especially on cold days, it’s a perfect spot for them […]
Music, The Great Communicator
Their stories certainly covered a lot of what makes the bands a special part of the Air Force. When the concert was over several of the audience took turns talking with the musicians, which we hope made their evening in Minot special. It seemed like the evening had just gotten started when it was announced […]
March is National MS month…
Editor’s note: This is the second of a three-part series examining links to multiple sclerosis and why they may trigger this auto-immune disease that attacks the central nervous system. This information isn’t an opinion, but is statistical and draws from several research studies at home and abroad. A report published May 11, 1995 in the […]
Brass Brand Mardi Graz celebration
Brass Band of Minot The Brass Band of Minot will conclude its 2024-2025 season with a concert celebrating various spring holidays titled “A Bit of Mardi Graz” on Sunday, March 30th at 4:00 PM at Minot State University’s Anne Nicole Nelson Hall. The concert will begin with Hands Across the Sea, a toe-tapping march by […]
Army & Air Force Exchange Service Brings Military Community Together to Honor Vietnam War Heroes
Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs As a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will host pinning ceremonies for the final time at PXs and BXs around the world to honor and recognize Vietnam War-era Veterans. The Commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War […]
Month of the Military Child kicks off at Magic City Discovery Center
Minot, N.D. – The Magic City Discovery Center is proud to support military families by offering free admission to all active-duty military personnel and their families, including the National Guard and Reserve, from Sunday, April 6th through Saturday, April 12th. Military families can enjoy a week of hands-on learning and play simply by presenting a […]
Memorial Middle School Band Brings Home Gold
On Tuesday, March 11 the Memorial Middle School Advanced Band travelled to the Mandan High School Auditorium to perform at the Big Muddy Band Festival. This is a festival designed for middle school and lower level high school bands from around the state to perform for each other and for a panel of judges (normally […]
B-52s conduct first live weapons drop in Sweden since nation joined NATO
U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany —On March 11, two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses participating in Bomber Task Force Mission VIKING NEBULA conducted the first live weapons drop in Sweden since the nation joined NATO. During the mission, the aircraft were escorted by two Swedish JAS 39 […]
91st Missile Wing announced as 2024 Omaha Trophy Winner
USSTRATCOM Public Affairs OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), recently announced these winners of the Strategic Command Consultation Committee’s (SCCC) 2024 Omaha Trophy: Intercontinental Ballistic Missile: 91st Missile Wing, Minot AFB, North Dakota Ballistic Missile Submarine: USS Tennessee (GOLD and BLUE), Kings Bay, Georgia Strategic Bomber: […]
