A Legacy of Valor: Growing Up in a Military Household
Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Growing up as a military child is a unique experience. From an early age, you understand your family is part of something greater than itself. When your parent is serving their country, there’s a deep pride that comes from that. […]
Capt. Knowles recognized as USSTRATCOM Company Grade Officer of the Year
Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs U.S. Air Force Capt. Shane Knowles, 91st Operations Support Squadron assistant director of operations and wing weapons officer, poses for a photo at the 91st Missile Wing headquarters on Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 23, 2025. Knowles was named U.S. Strategic Command’s Company […]
Team Minot Airmen demonstrate strategic readiness during Prairie Vigilance 25-1
Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, and the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, took part in Exercise Prairie Vigilance 25-1 (PV 25-1) here. Exercise PV 25-1 is a routine […]
Baking Beyond Borders: Military Spouse, City, and Base Unite to Modernize ND Cottage Foods Law
Senior Airman Alexander Nottingham, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —On March 21, 2025, North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong signed Senate Bill 2386 into law, introducing significant amendments to the state’s Cottage Foods Act. This legislation permits home-based food producers to ship their products out of state and accept orders via […]
Gen. Bussiere Thanks Minot AFB Airmen for ‘Astounding’ Teamwork
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Gen. Thomas Bussiere, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Aiello, the command chief of AFGSC, visited Minot Air Force Base to personally thank Airmen March 27 and 28, 2025. “Thank you for your discipline, professionalism, and demonstration of your deep understanding for your mission,” […]
Bomber Barons conclude exercise Red Flag 25-2
Senior Airman Kyle Wilson, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. —The “Bomber Barons” of the 23rd Bomb Squadron concluded exercise Red Flag 25-2 here, March 21. This iteration of the advanced aerial combat training exercise, which takes place annually at Nellis AFB, featured five B-52H Stratofortress bombers from the 23BS. The […]
National Children’s Dental Health Month Outreach
Captain Ethan Slater, General Dentist, 5th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron On Thursday, February 20th, 2025, 12 members from the 5th Medical Group’s Dental Clinic spent the day at the Minot AFB Child Development Center and North Plains Elementary School. During this time, approximately 200 children were taught the importance of daily oral hygiene and healthy […]
Economic analysis: Minot Air Force Base’s impact on city of Minot
Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – When all factors are considered, the total economic impact of Minot Air Force Base on the city of Minot reaches more than $651,000,000 annually. This economic output reflects not only the direct contributions of military and civilian payroll but […]
Waves to Wings: A journey through leadership
SrA Alexander Nottingham, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The path from enlisted service member to a commissioned officer in the U.S. military is one of determination, growth and resilience. Few embody this journey more profoundly than U.S. Air Force Colonel Rofelio Grinston, 5th Maintenance Group commander at Minot Air Force […]
Beyond the Base – Ice Fishing on Devils Lake
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Growing up in the foothills of North Carolina, I developed a love of fishing from an early age. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of days spent out on Lake Wylie with my dad and uncle reeling largemouth bass, catfish and crappie into our boat. For those who […]
