The Modern Minot Mom
There isn’t a single image that defines a Military affiliated mother. It’s more than a title, motherhood is a journey of resilience, purpose, and community. She may be packing lunches before the morning rush on HWY 83 to Minot AFB, squeezing in work during toddlers nap time, comforting a laboring mother in the middle of […]
Why I Like TRICARE Select
Every single military dependent has to deal with this choice TRICARE Prime or Select? I’ve been through seven-plus bases, a few countries, and a whole lot of military healthcare systems, and here’s my honest take on why I’ve ended up preferring Select. TRICARE Prime: You use on-base medical facilities as your primary care. Most care […]
Secretary of the Air Force sees ongoing modernization at Minot AFB
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink visited Minot Air Force Base to see the dual missions of the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing, June 29, 2026. During his visit, Secretary Meink saw firsthand the many ongoing readiness and modernization efforts and heard from teams across the […]
91st Operations Group welcomes their new commander
Senior Airman Carson Jeney, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The 91st Operations Group welcomed its new commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Shimonsky, during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, June 24, 2026. Col. Jimmy Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander, officiated over the ceremony as […]
Air Force Surgeon General Visits Minot Medical Group, Honors Local “Trusted Care Hero”
Minot Medical Group MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The Air Force Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. John DeGoes, conducted a comprehensive immersion tour of the Minot Medical Group on June 24, 2026, to assess medical readiness, mentor future leaders, and recognize exceptional patient safety practices. During the visit, Lt. Gen. DeGoes received a primary mission […]
Restored Carousel More Than A Dream
What began as a dream to bring a classic carousel to Minot is now becoming a community restoration project with a long history, a difficult rebuild, and the hope of giving future generations one of childhood’s most memorable first rides. A Classic Carousel Comes to MinotCarousels have been popular as entertainment for kids, and even […]
Welcome New STARBASE ND Director!
The STARBASE ND program provides 25 hours of hands-on STEAM training to 5th graders on base and within the local community. These students are given a unique opportunity to “engage with positive role models and the technological environment found on [Minot AFB]” (starbasenorthdakota.com). Effective 16 June 2026, Mrs. Aubrie Ziegler will take over as the […]
It Never Gets Old
There it was, the official timetable of the flyovers in Washington, DC and the three bomber flyover was scheduled for 6:02 PM Eastern time. Knowing that this B-52H had flown from Minot AFB made the event a “must see” for me, and I am thinking hundreds of others in Minot. I quickly went to the […]
Riddled with mistakes
I know I said a few weeks ago that I wouldn’t write anymore about my family tree and family history, but I ran across something a few days ago that too important to just put into a file. The good news is I’ve been able to trace my paternal family roots back 1,000 years and […]