Minot’s DEFO Program prepares enlisted Airmen for officer careers
Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Since its establishment on Minot AFB in July 2024, the Developing Enlisted Future Officers (DEFO) program has provided enlisted Airmen with the tools, mentorship and resources needed to explore and pursue officer commissioning opportunities across the U.S. Air Force. The […]
Minot AFB Airman Earns Top Honors in Natural Bodybuilding Competition
Airman First Class (A1C) Williams Sullins, assigned to the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Protection at Minot Air Force Base, recently made headlines far beyond the flightline. On June 7, he competed in and won his division at the Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders (OCB) Natural Competition held in Fargo, North Dakota. The OCB is a […]
Fly Away with the Minot Aircraft Modelers!
The Minot Aircraft Modelers Club and Field is widely regarded as one of the premier flying facilities for model aircraft in the upper Midwest. Not ten miles east of Minot AFB, nestled in a beautiful, quiet, and country setting, the modelers club boasts two 600-foot grass runways ideal for flying a wide variety of model […]
At The Ol’ Ball Game….Northern Sentry Hosts Reporters at Hot Tots Game
It was a great night for baseball as Northern Sentry owner Ted Bolton was able to host our reporters, and their families, at a recent Hot Tots game. The first pitch of the game between the Minot Hot Tots and the Bismarck Larks was not until 5:05, but there was plenty of reason to arrive […]
Big News: Northern Sentry Community Calendar Gets an Upgrade!
The Northern Sentry Community Calendar—Minot’s only digital calendar featuring both on- and off-base events—is now even more powerful! While it’s always been free to post your events and reach thousands of Minot AFB residents and local community members, we’re excited to announce a new self-service paid promotion option to get your event even more attention. […]
North Dakota State Fair Flash Giveaways!
The Northern Sentry is turning up the volume with three chances to win FREE concert tickets to the North Dakota State Fair!We’re running limited-time flash giveaways—each lasting just a few days—so mark your calendars and get your GIFs ready! Ian Munsick –2 Tickets Sawyer Brown –4 Tickets Limp Bizkit –4 Tickets HOW TO ENTER: https://www.facebook.com/NorthernSentry
Another decade of the B-52’s enduring legacy
Aaliyah Beverly, Air Force Global Strike Command Public Affairs BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. —Air Force Global Strike Command is celebrating the enduring legacy of one of America’s most iconic strategic bombers — the B-52 Stratofortress, affectionately known as the BUFF. Originally entering service in 1955, the BUFF marks its 70th anniversary this year, solidifying […]
Let’s Talk Turkey!
Most military-connected students in and around Minot AFB attend public schools. The majority attend the schools in the Minot Public School District, which includes attendance at the three on-base schools: North Plains Elementary School, Dakota Elementary School, and Memorial Middle School, known as “Public Schools on Military Installations” or PSMIs. However, our closest off-base neighbor–-Glenburn […]
A New Vantage Point
After checking my son into his recreational class, I headed to the bleachers to sit with the other parents. Not long after I sat down, a mom in front of me turned and said, “I bet Amy will know.”I’d only met this person in passing—just enough to exchange polite smiles while settling in to watch […]
Childhood mortality in North Dakota
In last week’s article, we touched on tuberculosis related to the San Haven facility. This was once a major disease in children in this state. There’s been a significant decline in disease and death in the last century, but it ran rampant before 1900.It was actually a significant public health issue for adults and children. […]