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Military Pride Prevalent for Paralympic Team

Military Pride Prevalent for Paralympic Team

Minot AFB Introduces USA Sled Hockey to Curling MINOT – The USA Paralympic Sled Hockey team watched intently as Minot Air Force Base curling teams tangled on league semi-final night. They were eager to have MAFB players introduce them to the sport after the last rock...

Generations of Service

Generations of Service

Having grown up in Minot and after spending the majority of my adult life here, I have taken my bikes to Val’s Cyclery many times over the years for repairs. I knew that they sold bikes and repaired them, but didn’t know about their other services until recently. The...

Study Shows Higher Rates of Some Cancers in ICBM Personnel

Study Shows Higher Rates of Some Cancers in ICBM Personnel

The Air Force found increased rates of breast and prostate cancers in service members who worked on nuclear intercontinental ballistic missiles compared to the general population, according to a preliminary study of data publicly released on March 13. “What we don’t...

Local Teacher Awarded Innovation Grant

Local Teacher Awarded Innovation Grant

Lory Keller, a fifth grade English Language Arts and Science teacher at Dakota Elementary, has recently been awarded the North Dakota Teacher Innovation Grant. Lory proposed to purchase a CO2 3D laser cutter, which is a cutting tool that uses a beam of light to...

When should I get tested for cervical cancer?

When should I get tested for cervical cancer?

The Pap test is one of the most reliable and effective cancer screening tests available. The Pap test is recommended for all women between the ages of 21 and 65 years old. If you are 21-29 and your Pap test results are normal, you will not need another Pap test for 3...

Purple Up Day

Purple Up Day

It is almost time for North Dakota to “Purple Up” in celebration of military connected children statewide across all services on April 3rd, 2024! We are beyond thrilled to partner with incredible stakeholders to host the Month of the Military Child (MOMC) Proclamation...

USAF Slashes Plans for MH-139 Helicopter Fleet Size, Locations

USAF Slashes Plans for MH-139 Helicopter Fleet Size, Locations

The Air Force is dramatically scaling back its plans for the MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter, cutting its projected fleet from 80 to 42 aircraft and reducing the number of bases that will host the new chopper. For now, that means some units will continue to operate the...

Annual Tenant Survey

Annual Tenant Survey

Team Minot Base Housing Residents, The FY24 DoD Annual Tenant Survey is here! The survey started on March 4th and runs through April 18th. Use the QR code in the attachment to opt in to receive your survey via Text, otherwise you will receive it at the email on file...

5 BW Annual Awards 2023

5 BW Annual Awards 2023

U.S. Air Force Photos I Minot AFB PA To see full album of photos visit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mafbpa/albums/72177720315237308