General Bussiere
The Mission, The Airmen, Our Leadership Teams and The Community… General Thomas Bussiere is Commander, Air Force Global Strike Command and Commander, Air Forces Strategic – Air, U.S. Strategic Command, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. In a recent visit to Minot Air Force Base, we sat down and discussed the purpose of his trip to […]
April Squadron of the Month
5th Operations Support Squadron The 5th Bomb Wing Command team would like to congratulate the 5th Operations Support Squadron on being selected as April Squadron of the Month. The 5th Operations Support Squadron successfully delivered a team of 21 skillfully trained and equipped personnel to support the Command’s Bomber Task Force mission in Fairford, England. […]
“Be the Cause of Art” Gala: A Season of Celebration and Creativity
The “Be the Cause of Art” Gala and Art Auction, now in its second year, is a heartwarming event that brings together the Magic City’s art enthusiasts, philanthropists, business leaders, and community members. All share one important mission: to support those affected by Parkinson’s disease and mental health challenges. This special evening not only celebrates […]
Broadway Classic Oliver! Comes to the Western Plains
For two nights only the streets of Victorian London are coming to Minot. On April 11th and 12th at 7 p.m. Western Plains Opera will be performing Broadway musical Oliver! at Minot State’s Ann Nicole Nelson Hall. Based on Charles Dickens’s novel Oliver Twist, the musical follows the adventures of the titular character from a […]
Gotta Have Something To Get Up For In The Morning
Larry Linrud Brings Another Plane Back To Life… This isn’t the first time I have featured my brother-in-law, Larry Linrud in publications that I write for, but according to Larry, it may be the last. His project right now is a 1929 WACO Taperwing, not built for any specific task, but used for a “little […]
Where Can I Get My Medical Records Now?
As of April 1st, the TRICARE Online (TOL) Patient Portal has officially closed. What does this mean for you? If you didn’t download your older medical records before the shutdown, retrieving them will be a bit more complicated; but don’t worry, they are not lost. Let’s break down what you need to know. Military medical […]
Let Me Tell You Good Things…
Two parents were walking cautiously down a Central Campus hallway. It was Parent/Teachers conferences, and we were looking for our son’s history classroom. The good news is that we were not the only parents struggling to locate the right classroom, the bad news is that we were supposed to find this classroom and do a […]
March is National MS Month…
Editor’s note: This is the final of a three-part series examining multiple sclerosis and actions that can control this auto-immune disease that attacks the central nervous system. MS can’t be cured, but numerous drugs and therapies are available to manage symptoms, slow disease progression and improve quality of life. As recently as 35 years ago, […]
Minot AFB to Honor New Chief Master Sergeants in Recognition Ceremony
Minot Air Force Base will host a Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony on March 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jimmy Doolittle Center, celebrating the promotion of exceptional Airmen to the highest enlisted rank. This prestigious event, steeped in Air Force tradition, will feature a posting of the colors, keynote addresses, and the formal induction […]
From Humble Beginnings to Chief
The Journey of Joshua T. Shoemaker 5th Security Forces Squadron Starting as a Coca-Cola warehouse employee, Senior Master Sergeant Joshua T. Shoemaker’s path to becoming a Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt) is one of unexpected twists, hard work, and unwavering dedication. Shoemaker, recently selected for the prestigious rank, has served with distinction for nearly two decades—and […]
