August Squadron of the Month-5th Force Support Squadron
The 5th Bomb Wing Command team would like to congratulate the 5th Force Support Squadron on being selected as August Squadron of the Month. When you think of the heartbeat of Minot Air Force Base, you are thinking of the 5th Force Support Squadron (5 FSS). Spanning 11 distinct flights, the 5 FSS touches nearly […]
More Than a Fair, It’s Tradition
For nine days each July, our community welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the state and beyond to experience everything that makes North Dakota so special. This year’s fair, held July 17-25, continued a tradition that generations have looked forward to year after year. Whether you’ve attended since childhood or you’re experiencing it […]
Folds of Honor Raises Money for Scholarships
Honorary Commanders help connect Magic City Beverage, the 91st OSS and the Minot community in support of military families. Folds of Honor received a major fundraising boost at the North Dakota State Fair, where Budweiser and Magic City Beverage each donated $5,000 to support scholarships for the spouses and children of fallen or disabled U.S. […]
2026 Back-to-School Backpack Brigade
On Friday, August 7th, 2026 families will receive backpacks, school supplies, and a $30 gift card from Operation Homefront. The gift card is a new initiative that places autonomy in parent(s)/guardian(s) hands with regard to the purchase of additional school supplies. Isn’t that great?! Every year, the event improves in some way and I couldn’t […]
Trident Drinkery
Relax, Meet Friends & Enjoy A Moment A Corner With HistoryThe corner of 4th Avenue and 20th Street Northwest has had a history. A longtime friend, Harley Schmidt, was once giving me a ride home as we passed the building. “You know that building’s been there a long time,” said Harley. “It was there back […]
The Minot Spouses Club Invites you to their Kickoff Event!
The Minot Spouses Club is excited to announce the kickoff event of the 2026-2027 season with the annual Membership Drive and Welcome Social! Whether you are a returning member or new to the area, this is a great opportunity to meet fellow spouses, learn about the club, and discover all that MSC has to offer. […]
Personal Trainer leaves lasting impact on Team Minot
Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey, 5th Bomg Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D.– For the past four years, Jill Cangealose has helped Airmen, spouses and community members build confidence, create healthier habits and discover that fitness does not have to be intimidating to become part of everyday life. As she prepares to depart […]
The Drive(rs) Behind Our Carriers
Carrie Driver plays several roles in the Minot AFB community: military spouse, volunteer, Northern Sentry carrier manager, and, most recently, Financial Advisor for First Command Financial Advisors. Her story reflects both the movement of military life and the steady community connections that keep families rooted. A Military FamilyCarrie, originally from Montana, met her husband Tim […]
Don’t Leave Minot Behind
PCS season is in full swing. This time of year, hundreds of families will wave goodbye to the Minot wind and head off to their next adventure. We wish each of them the very best. Let’s be honest, many people arrive at Minot AFB kicking and screaming… or maybe even crying. But despite the dramatic […]
TF 21—The Gold Standard
Task Force 21 Gets Many Accolades Author’s NoteAs a reporter for the Northern Sentry, I have had many opportunities to interview a number of high-ranking Air Force officials. If these officials have ties to Minot Air Force Base, they speak highly of Minot’s Task Force 21 and the work it does advocating and educating for […]