Military Welcome Center opens at Minot International Airport
Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla,, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Community leaders, Air Force representatives and local partners gathered at Minot International Airport, Feb 17, 2025, for the ribbon cutting of the new Military Welcome Center. The addition features a lounge area designed to host active duty service […]
Keep Knocking: One SNCO’s Journey to a “Yes”
Class #325: Anchor symbolizes the rank to Chief, as well Stability, Security and leadership in the US Coast Guard
Buddy Check Challenge Trophy Strengthens Wingman Culture at Minot AFB
Airman First Class Anthony Ramey, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron (5 LRS) was named the first winner of Minot Air Force Base’s Buddy Check Challenge, an initiative launched during Suicide Awareness Month in September of 2025 and tracked through the remainder of the […]
February is Healthy Relationships Month
Maj. David Sager, 5th Medical Group MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — While we celebrate romantic relationships with Valentine’s Day in the month of February, it’s also a great time to think about the health of all our relationships. What makes for a healthy relationship, whether with a significant other, or with family or friends? […]
Air & Space Forces Association Wrap Up Busy Month
The David C. Jones Chapter 135 of the Air and Space Forces Association has had a busy month. The activities include planning for the upcoming Commander’s Choice Awards banquet to be held on April 9th at the JDL center at Minot Air Force Base. Banquet chairman George Masters reviewed plans for the banquet that annually […]
Delivering deterrence: Sentinel restructure to complete in 2026; initial capability timeline set
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —In direct response to the 2026 National Defense Strategy’s call for urgency and speed, the U.S. Air Force rolled out its plan for the LGM-35A Sentinel program, which will deliver the nation’s next-generation, modernized, land-based nuclear deterrent to America’s warfighters. Leveraging considerable progress over the last 12-18 months, program officials are executing […]
Best of Minot AFB 2026 –Nominations Now Open!
It’s back! Time to show some love for your favorite businesses, activities, and hotspots in town. Who will take home the title of THE BEST? That’s up to you!We’re now accepting nominations for: Best Eatery on Base – The ultimate spot for meals on base. Best Local Restaurant in Minot – The city’s standout dining, […]
Jazz up at Minot North: Students Excel at Magic City and NDSU Festivals
Every winter, jazz comes alive across North Dakota with two of the region’s most anticipated music events: the Magic City Jazz Festival in Minot and the NDSU Jazz Festival in Fargo. Both festivals unite young musicians, educators, and professional artists to celebrate performance, learning, and community through jazz. The Magic City Jazz Festival, hosted at […]
Sentinels Show Heart Across Courts, Consoles, and Ice
Throughout a week packed with competition, Minot North athletes and competitors tested themselves in every arena imaginable, from rivalry courts to digital battlegrounds to the roar of the ice rink. On February 10, beneath bright leis and splashes of island color, the girls’ basketball team hosted Century for Luau Night. As music echoed through the […]
Military Interstate Compact
Are you part of a military family with school-aged children? If so, you should familiarize yourself with the MIC3 Compact. All 50 states recognize the Compact. This agreement between the states ensures military-connected students receive consistent, uniform support via policies supporting eligibility, enrollment, placement, and graduation. You can learn more about the Military Interstate Children’s […]