Military Welcome Center opens at Minot International Airport
Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla,, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Community leaders, Air Force representatives and local partners gathered at Minot International Airport, Feb 17, 2025, for the ribbon cutting of the new Military Welcome Center. The addition features a lounge area designed to host active duty service […]
Keep Knocking: One SNCO’s Journey to a “Yes”
Class #325: Anchor symbolizes the rank to Chief, as well Stability, Security and leadership in the US Coast Guard
Buddy Check Challenge Trophy Strengthens Wingman Culture at Minot AFB
Airman First Class Anthony Ramey, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron (5 LRS) was named the first winner of Minot Air Force Base’s Buddy Check Challenge, an initiative launched during Suicide Awareness Month in September of 2025 and tracked through the remainder of the […]
February is Healthy Relationships Month
Maj. David Sager, 5th Medical Group MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — While we celebrate romantic relationships with Valentine’s Day in the month of February, it’s also a great time to think about the health of all our relationships. What makes for a healthy relationship, whether with a significant other, or with family or friends? […]
Air & Space Forces Association Wrap Up Busy Month
The David C. Jones Chapter 135 of the Air and Space Forces Association has had a busy month. The activities include planning for the upcoming Commander’s Choice Awards banquet to be held on April 9th at the JDL center at Minot Air Force Base. Banquet chairman George Masters reviewed plans for the banquet that annually […]
Jazz up at Minot North: Students Excel at Magic City and NDSU Festivals
Every winter, jazz comes alive across North Dakota with two of the region’s most anticipated music events: the Magic City Jazz Festival in Minot and the NDSU Jazz Festival in Fargo. Both festivals unite young musicians, educators, and professional artists to celebrate performance, learning, and community through jazz. The Magic City Jazz Festival, hosted at […]
Best of Minot AFB 2026 –Nominations Now Open!
It’s back! Time to show some love for your favorite businesses, activities, and hotspots in town. Who will take home the title of THE BEST? That’s up to you!We’re now accepting nominations for: Best Eatery on Base – The ultimate spot for meals on base. Best Local Restaurant in Minot – The city’s standout dining, […]
Where Military Life Meets Love
Everyone has a love story, some so unexpected they make fairy tales look predictable. In the military community, love often arrives between TDYs, deployments, PCS moves, and moments where “goodbye” becomes routine. Yet somehow, again and again, love finds its way, often when it’s least expected, almost always right on time. This Valentine’s Day, four […]
Military Couples Beating the Divorce Odds
You’ve heard the phrase, “50% of marriages end in divorce.” But what about military marriages? It’s hard to spend time on military spouse pages without seeing someone asking about divorce. The topic feels ever-present in military life. Do military couples make it through the challenges of PCS moves, deployments, uncertainty, and rebuilding life every few […]
Minot Air Force Base creates nearly $1 Billion in Economic Impact in 2025, new analysis shows
Minot Area Chamber EDC Each year, the numbers tell a familiar but powerful story: Minot Air Force Base is one of the most significant economic engines in North Dakota. According to the latest Economic Impact Analysis Report by the 5th Bomb Wing Comptroller Squadron, the base generated $956.7 million in impact during fiscal year 2025. […]