Broadway Classic Oliver! Comes to the Western Plains
For two nights only the streets of Victorian London are coming to Minot. On April 11th and 12th at 7 p.m. Western Plains Opera will be performing Broadway musical Oliver! at Minot State’s Ann Nicole Nelson Hall. Based on Charles Dickens’s novel Oliver Twist, the musical follows the adventures of the titular character from a […]
Where Can I Get My Medical Records Now?
As of April 1st, the TRICARE Online (TOL) Patient Portal has officially closed. What does this mean for you? If you didn’t download your older medical records before the shutdown, retrieving them will be a bit more complicated; but don’t worry, they are not lost. Let’s break down what you need to know. Military medical […]
Minot AFB to Honor New Chief Master Sergeants in Recognition Ceremony
Minot Air Force Base will host a Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony on March 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jimmy Doolittle Center, celebrating the promotion of exceptional Airmen to the highest enlisted rank. This prestigious event, steeped in Air Force tradition, will feature a posting of the colors, keynote addresses, and the formal induction […]
From Humble Beginnings to Chief
The Journey of Joshua T. Shoemaker 5th Security Forces Squadron Starting as a Coca-Cola warehouse employee, Senior Master Sergeant Joshua T. Shoemaker’s path to becoming a Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt) is one of unexpected twists, hard work, and unwavering dedication. Shoemaker, recently selected for the prestigious rank, has served with distinction for nearly two decades—and […]
Hard Work and Perseverance Help “Bring on the Stripes” for SMSgt Foerster
Hailing from the suburbs just North of the Twin Cities, SMSgt Anthony Foerster is no stranger to the Midwest (and its extreme weather.) In fact, this is the second time he and his family have been stationed here at Minot AFB during his twenty-one year career. If “Only the Best Come North”, perhaps the Air […]
On the Path to Chief
(C)MSgt Derek Geske Written by Lt Col Jeffrey Beene Leaders are not born; they are made with intense heat and pressure over time. They are forged through fires of professional and personal experiences that shape and mold them to perform as positions and responsibilities increase. The path is not easy, and there are few shortcuts […]
Respect The Stripe!
CMSgt Joshua E. Woodard For Chief Master Sergeant Joshua Woodard, it is more important to set shorter and perhaps more achievable goals “that don’t linger for 10 years” says Woodard “so I tell younger Airmen that building short term goals will make you feel like you are moving forward.” It was 2004 when Woodard enlisted […]
Brass Brand Mardi Graz celebration
Brass Band of Minot The Brass Band of Minot will conclude its 2024-2025 season with a concert celebrating various spring holidays titled “A Bit of Mardi Graz” on Sunday, March 30th at 4:00 PM at Minot State University’s Anne Nicole Nelson Hall. The concert will begin with Hands Across the Sea, a toe-tapping march by […]
Army & Air Force Exchange Service Brings Military Community Together to Honor Vietnam War Heroes
Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs As a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will host pinning ceremonies for the final time at PXs and BXs around the world to honor and recognize Vietnam War-era Veterans. The Commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War […]
Month of the Military Child kicks off at Magic City Discovery Center
Minot, N.D. – The Magic City Discovery Center is proud to support military families by offering free admission to all active-duty military personnel and their families, including the National Guard and Reserve, from Sunday, April 6th through Saturday, April 12th. Military families can enjoy a week of hands-on learning and play simply by presenting a […]
