Minot Shrine To Dedicate POW/MIA Flag Memorial
For Shaun Lewellyn, President of the Minot Shrine Club, the idea of a dedicated flag memorial to POW/MIA veterans started about 9 months ago. Already to the east of the Minot Masonic Center in Minot located at 2524 Burdick Expressway East, are 3 flags that were just recently replaced. “We just put up new American, […]
Summer Photo Winners Announced!
Summer is practically over and the brief cool air of Autumn is blowing in. Before Winter hibernation ensues, let’s take a minute to reminisce about the not-so-far-past sensational Summer months! During Summer 2024, the Northern Sentry asked the Minot AFB Community to submit fun, silly, beautiful and/or glorious photos of residents enjoying the summer weather […]
How can you be a year-round suicide prevention advocate for your unit, peers, or family?
Join the Fight. Supporting those struggling with thoughts of suicide can take time, energy, and effort. Self-care and knowing your limits are key to staying resilient while being there for others. Act Quickly #JoinYourFight#ConnectToProtect
Winter Bussing and Town Hall
The school year is in full swing and as we adjust to shorter days and decreasing temperatures, the School Liaison Office serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for Yellowfin Bus Transportation and is excited to prepare for our winter bussing season. Winter bussing at Minot Air Force Base is provided by Yellowfin Bus Transportation […]
Magic City Discovery Center Reopens with Fall Fun Day Festivities
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] MINOT, N.D. – The Magic City Discovery Center will reopen from its annual closure on September 20th kicking off with a Fall Fun Day activity STEAM fair from 10am to 1pm. Staff educators will have 5 tables set up with each table providing a learning activity touching on […]
Join The Fight-Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Did you know that September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month? Many people are affected by the tragedy of suicide, but we can come together as a community to support and protect the Total Force. This year’s campaign Joining Your Fight: Connect to Protect promotes a unified effort in the battle to end suicide across the […]
373 Training Squadron Stand-Out Instructors
“Our squadron’s mission is to provide premier maintenance training to the warfighters in all major commands, sister services and allied nations in airlift, special operations, tanker support and aerospace ground equipment.” – Technical Sergeant Calvin Navarro, EMT Instructor, 373 TRS Det 23 Minot AFB encompasses approximately 5,400 Active Duty Military personnel. Within this group, Airmen […]
Did you know: civilian employees receive Tuition Assistance
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The 5th Force Support Squadron’s Education Center offers an invaluable resource to help service members and civilian employees, both NAF (non-appropriated funds) and GS (general schedule), enhance their skills, pursue higher education, and unlock new career opportunities. Here’s why you should consider taking full advantage of this facility and tuition […]
Calling All Theater Buffs!
BUFFs of a different sort are making an appearance next week on Minot AFB! No, not more B52’s, but the Minot Theatre Buffs. Technical Sergeant Dorian Garland, 5th Civil Engineering Squadron Unit Training Manager and VP of the Mouse River Players, wants all theater enthusiasts to meet at the Base Theater on September 19th at […]
It Always Comes Down to People Only The Best Come North….
Few, if any, reporters get the opportunity that we at the Northern Sentry do, that being direct contact and interviews with both wing commanders and both of the Command Chiefs. It is an opportunity that I am blessed to have, not only once, but usually once a year. There is so much activity on base […]
