Freedom Fest at Minot AFB Honors 250 Years of Freedom
Patriotism, laughter, and the sound of live music filled the air as Minot Air Force Base welcomed service members, families, and friends to its annual Freedom Fest on June 26. Held in celebration of America’s 250 years of freedom, the event which was put together by the 5th Force Support Squadron served as a reminder […]
What A “Fini” Flight! Col Lamarand in B-52 Over Washington, DC
“The opportunity kind or fell into my lap, and I was more than receptive to it” said Col Lamarand at our final interview. The opportunity? To serve as the Weapons System Officer (WSO)in a B-52 From Minot Air Force Base in a 4th of July flyover our nations’ capitol during the 250th Birthday Celebration, America […]
What Remains After 50 Years
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America, it’s only natural to wonder what those 250 years contained. History books tell us how our nation began, but much of what happened in between can become lost over time, especially here in North Dakota. Since most of us aren’t from this state, I’ll bet many of […]
91st Maintenance Group welcomes their new commander
Airman Joseline Chacon MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 91st Maintenance Group (MXG) welcomed its new commander during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 5, 2026. U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander, officiated over the ceremony as Col. Joseph Edington, 91 MXG outgoing commander, relinquished […]
Bivouac exercise prepares Minot Airmen for expeditionary operations
Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — FARGO, N.D. — More than 120 Airmen from Minot Air Force Base spent four days honing expeditionary skills and strengthening mission readiness during a bivouac exercise at the 119th Air National Guard Regional Training Site in Fargo, North Dakota. A bivouac is a field training […]
July Squadron of the Month-23rd Bomb Squadron
The 5th Bomb Wing Command team would like to congratulate the 23rd Bomb Squadron on being selected as Squadron of the Month. The 23rd Bomb Squadron oversees 86 combat mission ready aircrew capable of executing a full range of both conventional and nuclear capabilities in support of the United States’ strategic objectives. The squadron maintains […]
Fire-Smart Starts Here: SPARKY’s Summer Safety Tips
ND Transition to Infinite Campus: What Families Need to Know
Back in March, I wrote an article on the transition to Infinite Campus and how this affects local incoming military families and school registration (“Student Registration for Minot Public and Glenburn Public School Districts amid New Infinite Campus System Integration,” March 12, 2026). This article served to prepare everyone for the upcoming transition. On June […]
Summer Spending: Smart Money Habits for Teens
For many teenagers, summer represents freedom. School assignments are replaced by pool days, road trips, late nights with friends, and opportunities to work summer jobs. While summer offers a welcome break from academic responsibilities, it also brings new financial decisions. With more free time comes more opportunities to spend money, and many teens may not […]
FCC Welcomes their Newest Child Care Providers
The FCC program held a ribbon cutting ceremony on 24 June for three newly licensed FCC providers: Ana Kollegger, Asia Porter, and Regina Pegues. The Commander of the 5th Mission Support Group, Col Zeigler, presented the providers with a framed FCC license and cut a ribbon in front of their home. Ana KolleggerAna Kollegger was […]