5th Munitions Squadron dominates in elite Air Force competition
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 5th Munitions Squadron (5MUNS) from Minot Air Force Base emerged as the top team at the 2025 Air Force Combat Operations Competition (AFCOCOMP), held August 11–15 at Beale Air Force Base, California. Competing against the most elite munitions teams across the Air Force, […]
Sentinel Program Town Hall
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, ND. – The U.S. Air Force will hold a Town Hall meeting at Minot State University’s Ann Nicole Nelson Hall at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.Town halls are open to the public.The intent of this meting is to provide landowners and community members with information […]
Recharge, Reflect and Explore: A call to Airmen to visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – It was 1883 when Theodore Roosevelt landed in the Dakota Territory from New York to hunt bison; a hunting excursion that would forever transform his life and alter the course of our nation. “I would not have been president […]
Motorcycle Ride Highlights Camaraderie and Road Caution
On August 13, 2025, members of the 91st Missile Security Forces Squadron (91 MSFS) at Minot Air Force Base came together for a group motorcycle ride with a mission that went beyond just enjoying the open road. The event, which took riders 40 miles from Minot AFB to Finishline Burgers and Brew in Velva, ND, […]
Is the Air Force Ball Worth It?
On September 20, Minot Air Force Base will once again host its annual Air Force Ball. This year’s theme, “Casino Royale,” promises a night of elegance, celebration, and camaraderie. But the Air Force Ball isn’t just any formal event, it’s a cherished tradition that holds deep significance for many Airmen at any stage of their […]
Keeping It In The Family-Mi Mexico Is Authentic Mexican Cuisine
There’s a good chance when visiting Mi Mexico that one of the friendly faces that seats you, takes your order or cooks your meal was born in Guadalajara, Mexico. The other common thread at Mi Mexico is the last name of Lopez, as in Alejandro, Rosita and Laura Lopez, and Maricela (Lopez) and Ricardo Vazquez, […]
A Little of This and…
I know some folks are really happy when the temperatures reach the 90’s and even 100+ degrees in August; I am not one of those folks. The other day I was checking in at the Magic City Gate and the conversation between the 2 security officers was a discussion on whether a heat index of […]
Bottineau goes against the grain
At a time when small communities across North Dakota are shrinking, there’s one that is bucking that trend and bringing new life to its Main Street every summer. Like most other small towns across the state, Bottineau has lost population to the tune of about 700 people in the past 40 years. So it’s not […]
New Military and Family Life Counselor at Minot AFB Child Development Center!
Our Child Development Center (CDC) at Minot AFB welcomes new Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC): Miss Odette Abbud Aguero! Military children and families experience unique challenges specific to their military lifestyle, so free, confidential counseling is provided as a short term, solution-focused service intended to help the child and family build important skills to […]
Sentinels Girls’ Golf Building Momentum with Strong Early Season Performances
The Minot North girls’ golf team is making a statement this season, turning in consistent results across a series of tough tournaments and showing they are a force to be reckoned with in North Dakota high school golf. With standout performances from returning leaders and steady improvements across the roster, the Sentinels are proving their […]