Minot AFB Marks 79 Years of Air Force Tradition
The elegance of magic met the tradition of military service September 12 as Minot Air Force Base celebrated the 79th birthday of the United States Air Force with its annual Air Force Ball, themed “Wands and Wings”.The evening provided an opportunity for military members, civilian employees, spouses, significant others and community leaders to come together […]
Minot AFB Supports ‘Start with Hello’ Week at Edison Elementary
Edison Elementary School kicked off its annual “Start with Hello Week” Sept. 14 with a special “Military Hello,” welcoming students to school with high fives, fist bumps, cheers and waves from Minot Air Force Base Airmen.Ms. Andrea Lang, counselor at Edison Elementary, has organized the school’s “Start with Hello Week” for the past eight years. […]
583rd Missile Maintenance Squadron refurbishes Minot AFB missile suspension system
Senior Airman Carson Jeney, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – The 583rd Missile Maintenance Squadron conducted a first-of-its-kind missile suspension system refurbishment at a launch facility near Minot Air Force Base, Aug. 18, 2026. “The suspension system that was removed from one of the launch facilities earlier this year […]
Hungry After Work? Here’s Where to Eat on Minot AFB
It’s the end of a long day. You’re tired, you’re hungry, and the last thing you want to do is figure out where you’re going to eat. Luckily, you don’t always have to leave Minot Air Force Base to find dinner. Whether you’re looking for a full meal or a quick snack after a late […]
Civil Air Patrol Welcomes Future Leaders at Magic City Composite Squadron Open House
Cadet Public Affairs Officer Staff Sergeant Miles Batteiger The Civil Air Patrol’s Magic City Composite Squadron welcomed more than 25 prospective cadets in grades six through nine on September 8 during an energetic open house at the Minot Armed Forces Reserve Center, giving Minot-area youth and families a firsthand look at how CAP builds future […]
Join the First Minot AFB Autumn Walk
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE — A new fall tradition is coming to Minot AFB, and the community is invited to help make it shine.Military spouse Faith Seaborn is organizing the inaugural Autumn Walk, taking place October 12–14 in the area northwest of the Base Exchange (BX). The family-friendly event will feature a festive display of […]
School Lingo
One of the best ways you can support your student’s education is by understanding school jargon. Here are some common terms found in school communications: Core Subjects – Main areas: English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social StudiesELA (English Language Arts) – Reading, writing, speaking, and listening skillsElectives – Optional classes like Art, Music, Physical Education or […]
A Lifetime of Service: Richard Kinzley’s Korean War Story
JoAnne Rademacher, Northern Sentry Contributor Richard Kinzley served in the United States Army from 10 Oct 50 to 02 August 52. Born in 1925, Richard was just 25 years old when Uncle Sam sent him to Korea, a place from which 36,574 young Americans did not return. Now 101 years old, this is Richard’s story. […]
Living with our fury neighbors
Because we live right on the Des Lacs River, we often get to see and hear animals and birds that everyone knows about but seldom see in their local areas. My explanation for this is the critters are around. I’m certain of it. And if you aren’t right on top of it, you won’t often […]
Like Drinking From A Fire Hose
Air & Space Forces Association Has So Much To Offer One Basic Task As a fairly new member of the Air & Space Forces Association, AFA, I spend a lot of time not only looking ahead at what is to come as the Association forges its 5-year plan, but also behind at what the AFA […]