The illustrious rank of Chief Master Sergeant takes many years of selfless service, dedication to the profession and patience. This year only 506 members were selected across the Air Force. One of those newly pinned on chief master sergeants from Minot AFB is CMSgt...
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MAFB’s Newest Chiefs: CMSgt Select Heather Malensek, 5th Comptroller Squadron
Like so many Chief Master Sergeants, Heather Malensek said there were doubts about reaching this level, “I thought when I first started out that I would be a Chief someday, and then not. But when I reached Senior Master Sergeant, well it meant that I was the senior...
MAFB’s Newest Chief: CMSgt Nicholas Roberts, 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron
Senior non-commissioned officers lead teams and shape the future force, exerting tremendous influence across all levels of the Air Force. Throughout my career I have been fortunate and privileged to serve with many phenomenal men and women in these top three enlisted...
MOMC Highlight: Abigail Miller
Abi was all snuggles after her dad returned from tech school a few years ago. Many kids of service members have no other frame of reference for life outside the military world. But then there are others who had the glimpse of “regular” life before a parent joined the...
2816 To Make Historic Visit To Minot
The Final Spike Steam Tour will depart Calgary on April 14, the one-year anniversary of the merger of CP and Kansas City Southern. Along the way the 2816 and CPKC business train will be on display in Moose Jaw, Sask.; Minot, N.D.; St. Paul, Minn.; Bensenville, Ill.;...
Minot Air Force Base Teacher Recognized As Top Math Instructor
State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Monday praised Melvina Murray, a mathematics teacher at Dakota Elementary School on the Minot Air Force Base, who has been honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. “As we...
Are You Up for the Challenge?
The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Team (ADAPT) is collaborating with the Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce (IPPW) to host an informational event here on Minot AFB. This event is called ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE and will be both interactive...
‘Military Brat:’ Do You Know Where The Term Comes From?
We’ve all heard the term “military brat” before. It pertains to those children who grew up in military families. “Brats” wear the name like a badge of honor, often because of the moves, stressors and cultural experiences that make them more resilient than their...
Second Annual Fourth of July Parade Announced
The Minot Masonic Center and its appendant organizations in cooperation with the Minot Park District and the Minot Fireworks Association are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a parade on July 4th, 2024. Parade Timing Information8:00AM – Start of lineup and...
DAF announces “Year of the CYP Hero” campaign to celebrate child, youth program professionals
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --The “Year of the CYP Hero” campaign is a dedicated initiative aimed at recognizing the invaluable contributions of Child and Youth Programs and CYP professionals throughout the remainder of the 2024 calendar year.CYP professionals include more...