Winners Revealed for Best Of!
The Minot AFB Best of Awards 2025 winners have been chosen by you, the MAFB community! Your votes helped recognize the best spots on and off base, showcasing the incredible places that make life here special. This is a testament to the strong, connected community we have at Minot AFB and the positive impact we […]
“Be the Cause of Art” Gala: A Season of Celebration and Creativity
The “Be the Cause of Art” Gala and Art Auction, now in its second year, is a heartwarming event that brings together the Magic City’s art enthusiasts, philanthropists, business leaders, and community members. All share one important mission: to support those affected by Parkinson’s disease and mental health challenges. This special evening not only celebrates […]
Gotta Have Something To Get Up For In The Morning
Larry Linrud Brings Another Plane Back To Life… This isn’t the first time I have featured my brother-in-law, Larry Linrud in publications that I write for, but according to Larry, it may be the last. His project right now is a 1929 WACO Taperwing, not built for any specific task, but used for a “little […]
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 […]