Beyond the Base: A night at Bottineau Winter Park
Airman Joseline Chacon Monterroso, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs BOTTINEAU, N.D. — What started as a cold North Dakota evening quickly turned into a chance to step away from routines, and do something unexpected just outside of Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. Located about a 90 minute drive from Minot AFB, Bottineau Winter Park […]
Matthew Ruby: A Life of Service to North Dakota and the National Guard
JoAnne Rademacher, Northern Sentry Contributor On January 3rd, 1992, a baby boy was born to Lori and Dan Ruby of rural Minot, ND. He is number six of ten children, so learned early to play nice in the sandbox, a useful attribute in military life. They named him Matthew; a name of Hebrew origin meaning […]
5MSG SHOUT OUT – TSgt Ashley Booker and TSgt Christopher Booker
The Bookers celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary on March 5th, reflecting on the growth, sacrifice, and resilience that have shaped their journey as a dual military couple. They first met in 2018 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, where two star struck Airmen quickly fell in love. Not long after, they welcomed their first child and […]
MOMC Highlight- Scarlett Bries: Growing Up Strong, Proud Military Child
April marks the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize the strength, resilience, and unique experiences of children growing up in military families. Among them is 11-year-old Scarlett Bries, a fifth grader with a bright outlook, a sense of humor, and a deep pride in her father’s service. Scarlett, the daughter of Senior […]
Air Force Leaders visit Minot AFB to advance Sentinel Modernization
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —U.S. Air Force Gen. Dale R. White, Department of War direct reporting portfolio manager for critical major weapon systems, visited Minot Air Force Base, March 19–20, 2026, to assess mission requirements and ongoing preparations supporting the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile system modernization efforts. The visit […]
Annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey
The FY26 Department of the Air Force Annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey is now open and will run through May 1. This survey gives Minot Air Force Base housing and dorm residents the opportunity to provide valuable feedback that directly impacts the future of military housing. Residents have two options available to obtain and complete a […]
From Minot AFB to Chicago, Talent Takes the Stage
In a town often described as quiet and remote, a group of performers with ties to Minot Air Force Base are ready to turn up the volume, the lights, and the excitement. This April, Minot State University’s stage will come alive with Chicago, and among the cast are three members from the military community eager […]
2026 National Children’s Dental Health Month Outreach
SSgt Nicole Phillips, Certified Registered Dental Hygienist5th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron Smiles were wide at the Minot AFB Child Development Center last week, and not just on the face of Mr. Gator, the popular alligator teaching tool. Ten members of the 5th Medical Group’s Dental Clinic visited the center, along with North Plains and Dakota […]
Jarid Lundeen, New MACEDC Chair – It’s The Way I Was Built
For Jarid Lundeen, new chair of the Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) board, it’s important to remain positive. “It’s my DNA, it’s the way I was built” says Lundeen “it’s so important to go into a situation with a positive, instead of a negative, attitude. It’s just a whole lot better if you lean towards […]
Prairie Warrior Auction Accepting Donations to Support Minot AFB Squadrons
Submissions are due April 10 ahead of the April 23, 2026 live and silent auction The Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) is inviting the community to show its support for Minot Air Force Base by contributing auction items and experiences for the 39th Annual Prairie Warrior Auction, scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the […]