A Sense Of Urgency – Task Force 21 Nuclear Triad Symposium
For Task Force 21 the recent Nuclear Triad Symposium would be their 14th, and although the message has always been one of “Sustaining Strategic Deterrence” the 2025 Symposium also addressed in depth “Modernizing the Nuclear Triad for a Changing World.” Because Minot Air Force Base supports 2 legs of the Nuclear Triad, that being the […]
Minot AFB Gears Up for Winter with Annual “Snow Rodeo”
On September 19, the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Pavement and Equipment section, known as the “Dirt Boys,” hosted the annual Snow Rodeo, a spirited and practical competition designed to showcase the skill and readiness of Minot AFB’s snow removal teams ahead of the harsh winter season. The Snow Rodeo wasn’t just a fun competition. […]
Festival on Main Brings Community Together in Downtown Minot
Downtown Minot was buzzing with activity on Saturday, September 13th, as families, friends, and visitors flocked to the annual Festival on Main. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Main Street was transformed into a lively hub of fun, food, and entertainment, drawing hundreds of attendees to celebrate one of the city’s most anticipated community traditions. […]
Volunteer Emergency Pilots Train for All-Weather Missions
Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary When severe weather strikes or a hiker goes missing, trained volunteer pilots are ready to launch—thanks to rigorous all-weather training like Saturday’s event in Moorhead. Fourteen Civil Air Patrol pilots, from across North Dakota gathered Saturday for annual advanced training. Lt. Col. Chad Smith was happy to host […]
Minot North Sports Roundup: Golf Qualifies for State, Football Wins Homecoming, and More
The fall season continues to be a busy one for Minot North athletics, with big performances and exciting moments across multiple sports this past week. From the golf course to the gridiron, Sentinel athletes are making their mark. On the course, the Minot North girls’ golf team secured a spot at the state tournament with […]
Paw Patrol: What to Do If You Lose or Find a Pet
Losing a pet is a heartbreaking and stressful experience, but acting quickly and thoughtfully can significantly increase the chances of bringing them home safely. Similarly, finding a lost animal and knowing what to do next can make all the difference in helping reunite a pet with its rightful owner. Whether it’s a curious cat that […]
One Word To Describe AFA Conference…Amazing
My goal in coming to the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) convention and conference was to learn and experience what is happening with our Air Force, and our Air Force Base. After less than 24 hours at the AFA conference, held on the historic banks of the Potomac River in Oxon Hill, Maryland, I […]
Northern Sentry Beginning Leads to Professional Career
During summer 2020 when Covid regulations were heating up and we were adjusting to that “new normal”, a new MAFB mil spouse discovered her life was about to change in a very unexpected way that had nothing to do with the pandemic. Abigail Kinder was about to randomly start working as a Reporter for the […]
Summer Photo Contest: Winners Revealed
Summer 2025 is inching toward history, but the Summer Photo Contest winners have made their mark on MAFB! Every summer, the Northern Sentry asks people all over base to submit photos of camping, fishing, swimming, boating, or even just sitting in the backyard. We love seeing how everyone makes the most of this beautiful time […]
Virgil Hill Returns to His Home State to Promote Lopez Twins Pro Debut
For Olympic silver medalist Virgil Hill, his return to North Dakota in October to promote the pro debut of Jose and Rafael Lopez is an opportunity to return to familiar surroundings, to a state “where I never lost a fight” according to Virgil. Virgil is 61 years old now, but he was only 19 when […]