Minot Recognized as a 2025 Great American Defense Community
Minot Area Chamber EDC Washington, D.C. – Minot, North Dakota, home to Minot Air Force Base (MAFB) is one of the three communities recognized as a 2025 Great American Defense Community. The Association of Defense Communities (ADC) announced the three selected communities at the Defense Communities National Summit earlier this month of which Minot was […]
MOMC Highlight: Lucas Smith
What does it mean to be a military kid anyway? According to Lucas Smith, age 12, it means “living in lots of different places and not having to do all the same old stuff all the time.” But, it also means, “making friends and then as soon as you make them, they are gone.” The […]
Welcome Back DakRats!
Whether you love them or hate them, it looks like the Richardson Ground Squirrels, more commonly known as DakRats, are here to stay. Not to be confused with the much larger Prairie Dog, DakRats are much smaller in size reaching only seven to nine inches in length. Their arrival on Minot AFB this spring has […]
Syber-Sentinels Compete in Grand Forks
Bryleigh McBride, Syber-Sentinels My name is Bryleigh McBride. As a first-year member of our rookie First Robotics team, Syber- Sentinels 10173, my recent trip to Grand Forks was an incredible learning experience that allowed me to grow both personally and academically. I was fortunate enough to serve in a variety of roles — from media […]
Bishop Ryan Catholic School Third Quarter Honor Roll
Highest Honors (3.667-4.000+) SENIORS: Emma Brandt, Conner Brintnell, Tyler Burns, Leah Charley, Teagan Coonrod, Rylie Deeter, Olivia Demars, Violet Demars, Boden Erck, Clay Fegley, Eva Hernandez, Cambrie Johannes, Alena Johannsen, Ruby Lormejuste, Jett Lundeen, Taylor Lundeen, Lilly McGough, Margaret O’Riley, Jace Schwan, Macksen Shean, Autumn Steckler, Ramsey Walz, Riley Weeks, Drew Zwak JUNIORS: Mia Braunberger, […]
Thank you, Minot AFB!
It has been a pleasure to serve you over as the School Liaison Program Manager of Minot Air Force Base. As “Guardians of the Upper Realm” and “Poised for Peace”, the mission of Minot Air Force Base remains crucial in the security of our great nation. With this in mind, supporting our military connected students […]
Drills, skills and life-saving thrills: inside the 5th Medical Group’s training day
Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum, 5th Bomb Wing MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Each Wednesday morning, the 5th Medical Group (5 MDG) at Minot AFB closes its doors for two hours—not as a break, but as an opportunity to strengthen the skills that keep Airmen and their families safe. The weekly training, held from 7:30 […]
Month of the Military Child: North Dakota and Minot Air Force Base
“April is the perfect month to usher in Spring but it is also a great time to “Purple Up” for military connected students! The Month of the Military Child (MOMC) is celebrated in April and is a time to show our support for military connected students across the United States and also abroad. In North […]
MOMC Highlight: The Aguilera Girls
April marks the Month of the Military Child. It is a time to celebrate and acknowledge the resilience, sacrifices, and unique experiences of children in military families. For the Aguilera kids, military life is a part of their everyday reality, shaping their lives in both challenging and rewarding ways. Zafirah Aguilera, 16:At 16 years old, […]
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 […]