Air & Space Force Excellence: Gen. David C. Jones Chapter Earns National Recognition
The Gen. David C. Jones Chapter 135 of the Air & Space Forces Association brought home multiple honors from the 2026 AFA National Convention, recognizing the chapter’s work in education, advocacy, community partnerships, and support for Airmen and their families. Setting the stage “There is a bar that we challenge all chapters to meet,” said […]
Reflection on the Vigilant Parent Initiative Sessions Held on Minot AFB: What Parents Need to Know
Three sessions titled “Vision Parent Initiative” were held on Minot Air Force Base in 2026 on May 21st, June 23rd, and July 27th. These sessions were brought to the base by North Dakota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (NDICAC) and were coordinated by our Prevention Office. They were designed to empower parents to guide […]
Fire-Smart Starts Here: SPARKY’s September Safety Tips
This Autumn at the Discovery Center
As the weather finally starts to cool down, things are just starting to heat up at the Discovery Center. This fall, our calendar is jam-packed with all sorts of things to do (with a little bit of something for everyone!). Check out our upcoming events below! NEW!! Made with Discovery: The Discovery Workshop | October […]
Meet the Firefighter: Chief Michael “Chief E” Erickson
This week, we’re proud to introduce Chief Michael “Chief E” Erickson, a familiar face and invaluable member of the Minot AFB Fire & Emergency Services family! Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Chief E began his fire service career with the U.S. Forest Service in Colorado 30 years ago, where he developed a strong foundation in wildland […]
Fall Color Walks You’ll Love
As the plane started its descent over Bismarck, my five-year-old opened the window shade. We’d been engrossed in a game together on a tablet borrowed from the library, but the dings overhead and reminders to “be sure your tray tables are in their full upright position” told us we were almost home. At first, the […]
Servicing a Four-Customer Base
As your School Liaison Program Manager, I interact or engage regularly with our “Core Four” or Commanders, Families, Schools, and Community Partners. The goal is to strengthen operational readiness by ensuring command teams are aware of local and state education challenges, supporting military parents and students through transitions, partnering with school staff to build stable […]
People love to fly… and complain
If you drive on North Dakota highways, you may notice that hardly anybody these days adheres to speed limits. The best example is the interstates. Since the speed limit was increased to 80 miles per hour, motorists are now creeping past 85 mph. Likewise on U.S., state and county highways. Why does everyone seem to […]
No Need To Defend What We Know Is Good
North Dakota Nice I am not attempting to pick out one state as an example of displaying rude behavior but this weekend I experienced three separate examples or being downright rude, all from people who were from the same eastern state. I know that the exception is not normally the rule, but these folks tested […]
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 […]