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Seeking Council Representatives

Seeking Council Representatives

The Minot AFB Resident Council is seeking new representatives. Resident Councils are established as the forum for military members and their dependents residing in privatized housing to discuss health and safety concerns, identify potential improvements, present...

Jr. Journalism: The Truly Amazing Northern Lights

Jr. Journalism: The Truly Amazing Northern Lights

Northern Lights behind our house on Minot AFB.. Did you know that the color cones, which lets us see color in our eyes, can’t see the faint color that the Northern Lights give off? Because of this, the Auroras just look gray and white. That is interesting because our...

Global Thunder 23 concludes at Minot

Global Thunder 23 concludes at Minot

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --Global Thunder 23, the most recent iteration of U.S. Strategic Command’s annual nuclear command and control exercise, concluded April 19. GT23 was designed to assess joint operational readiness and provide training opportunities for...

705 MUNS supports Global Thunder 23

705 MUNS supports Global Thunder 23

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D --Global Thunder is the most extensive command and control exercise in which the 5th Bomb Wing participates, and the 705th Munitions Squadron plays one of the most critical roles in the exercise, which is U.S. Strategic Command’s...

Jr. Journalism: Earth Day

Jr. Journalism: Earth Day

Earth day is a very important day to show that we care for the earth. There are many ways to celebrate. Lots of people reduce, reuse, and recycle. Some people limit how much water, or energy they use. Others plant trees. The reason of this day is because a Wisconsin...

Air Force School Liaisons

Air Force School Liaisons

The Department of the Air Force School Liaisons (SLs) are the central point of contact for commanders, military families, and school districts in all Kindergarten through 12th grade school matters. Speaking the dual language of military to educators and education to...

Global Thunder 23

Global Thunder 23

Annual Nuclear Command and Control Exercise Begins at Minot U.S. Strategic Command commenced its annual nuclear command and control exercise, Global Thunder, April 11, 2023.Global Thunder 23 (GT23) involves personnel throughout the strategic enterprise including...

PCS & Personal Property Prep

PCS & Personal Property Prep

A major stressor during a PCS is what to do and how to schedule the moving of your personal property. Personal property resources are available at https://www.militaryonesource.mil under the “Moving & PCS” section. Online tools include the Defense Personal...

Calling First Time Car Buyers: Tips & Tricks for Financial Success

Calling First Time Car Buyers: Tips & Tricks for Financial Success

Everyone has to start somewhere in the game of life. Every adult has been a first-time buyer with little to no credit. Venturing out into life can be confusing and really stressful for some. Adulting is not an easy business and the first few steps a person makes in...

Minot AFB SFS officer receives top level award

Minot AFB SFS officer receives top level award

Company Grade Officer of the Year:1st Lt. Cody Chick119th Mission Support Group The North Dakota Air National Guard’s (NDANG), 119th Wing, known as the “Happy Hooligans,” recognized the organization’s top officers, noncommissioned officers and Airmen of the Year last...

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