Tribute to Service – William J. Senger: Decorated Pilot, RCAF and USAAF
Nancy Hvinden William J. Senger’s story is unique in that he was a decorated pilot both in the Royal Canadian Air Force and in the USAAF. He was born on a farm southwest of Esmond, ND in 1915. His father died in the 1918 influenza epidemic. His mother remarried and the family moved to Harvey […]
Tribute to Service – Mr. David Richard’s Enduring Mission to Get Things Done
CMSgt (Ret) David Richard has dedicated the past 30 years of his life to serving his country through his work with the United States Air Force. What began as a young man’s desire to serve during a time of need evolved into a lifelong and deeply meaningful career in the government sector. Over the years, […]
Tribute to Service – Combat Veteran Ernest Hoelscher has a story to tell
Jeanne Sexton-Brown Ernest “Ernie” Hoelscher, 95 is a Korean Combat Veteran living at the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon. Hoelscher served in the Army, 7th Division, 31st Infantry Regiment in Korea for the last 14 and a half months of the war. He was a combat soldier on the front lines. “All of us […]
Tribute to Service – The Civil War Freight Wagon that kept the war at bay: One hero’s story
Jeanne Sexton-Brown Corporal Ernest “Ernie” Hoelscher, 95 is a combat Veteran of the Korean War. He lived through more than many could even imagine in a horror movie. His story is one that makes the statement ‘War is Hell’ seem like a fairy tale. In about 1974, Ernie and his friend, Lee Vigstol, now deceased, […]
Tribute to Service – Minot Makes Its Mark: Airman Larry Brown
Starting his military career in the late 1900s, Larry Brown knew little about the lifestyle he was stepping into when he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He quickly learned what military life was all about when he arrived at his first duty station – Minot Air Force Base – in 1997. Through deployments, hardships, […]
Tribute to Service – Prairie doughboy becomes local hero
In a way, Clarence McCormack’s life was like any other young man on the North Dakota prairie. He worked on the farm as a mechanic three miles south of Donnybrook, the youngest of 10 children, and hoped to get married and have a farm of his own one day. But a decision in Congress on […]
Tribute to Service – Trophy Elk for Air Force Vet
Just before sunrise he pulled on his backpack, put an arm through his rifle sling, grabbed a small stool to sit on, and began a half-mile trek down a tree row. Larry Verraneault, 78, Minot, a veteran of 6 years in the Marine Corps , followed by 17 ½ years in the Air Force, remembers […]
Fitness Frenzy: Minot AFB Fitness Center Buzzes After New Standards Drop
If you’ve noticed it’s a little harder to find a treadmill or an open squat rack lately, you’re not alone. At Minot Air Force Base, the McAdoo Fitness Center has been busier than usual and for a good reason. Since the updated Air Force fitness standards rolled out in late September, service members across the […]
November Squadron of the Month-5th Operations Support Squadron
The dedicated professionals of the 5th Operations Support Squadron (5 OSS) consistently demonstrate unwavering commitment to the 5th Bomb Wing’s mission, supporting a diverse range of critical operations. From planning and executing bomber deployments and large-scale exercises to overseeing crucial aircrew training, maintaining airfield systems, and forecasting weather, the 5 OSS serves as the backbone […]
SpookyCon Brings Families Together for Fun, Frights and Fundraising at Minot AFB
On the evening of October 29th at the Youth Center on Minot Air Force Base, families and youth gathered for the annual Halloween event known as SpookyCon. The event, which ran from 6-8 PM, offered a line of sponsors with candy and treats, carnival‑style games, inflatable activities and a haunted house experience featuring a zombie […]