The Beauty Is There, Just Look for It
This article and many more are featured in the Northern Sentry’s 2025 Summer Adventure Guide, which can be found at various location on base. What comes to mind when you’re asked to name the most beautiful state in the U.S.? Do you picture Maine’s vibrant fall foliage, Colorado’s snow-covered Rockies, or perhaps the sparkling, endless […]
FCC Provider of the Month – August
What do you enjoy most about being an FCC Provider?I love that this job allows me to witness and foster a love of learning in young children, build strong relationships, and make a positive impact on their lives. I enjoy the games, activities, and crafts, all the fun things we do. I am grateful for […]
Minot Recognized as 2025 Great American Defense Community
Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Minot, a northern North Dakota city with deep military roots, has been named a 2025 Great American Defense Community (GADC), one of just three U.S. communities to receive the national recognition this year. The Association of Defense Communities (ADC) […]
Through the Lens: Military Spouses on Minot AFB Capture Life, One Image at a Time
Life on a military base often moves at a whirlwind pace: deployments, returns, promotions, and permanent changes of station (PCS). But amidst the ever-changing rhythm of service life, a quiet community of photographers on Minot Air Force Base is helping families pause, reflect, and preserve moments that might otherwise slip away. Many of these photographers […]
An Awesome Experience Y Camp Fun for “Three Amigos”
It’s about a 6 hour drive from Williston to West Fargo, pretty much a journey from the west side to the east side of the state. Located somewhere in the middle, just west of Garrison, North Dakota is the Triangle Y camp. Taking a twist from a fairy tale type story, Addely lives in West […]
Ground Squirrel Chic: Minot AFB’s Latest Trend?
What does a figurine of a Richardson Ground Squirrel astride a missile, a t-shirt featuring three dakrats gazing at the moon, and a vinyl sticker of a dakrat looking unbothered near a pile of cash have in common? They are all part of a line of products being created by MAFB’s many entrepreneurs to acknowledge […]
Rocksy the Rock Snake: Stirring Up Stone-Cold Fun in Housing
It was a bright and windy summer day in northwest North Dakota when a glimmering green stripe slithered its way onto Minot AFB. Was it a nuanced garter snake? A DakRat in disguise, playing one more trick on the local residents? No. It was something far less annoying and way more fun (and less harmful […]
International Music Camp-More Than Music
Nestled in the heart of the International Peace Garden between North Dakota and Manitoba, the International Music Camp (IMC) is more than just a summer destination; it’s a transformative experience that fuses music, personal growth, and international friendship into one unforgettable week. Since its founding in 1956, IMC has offered thousands of young artists the […]
91st Missile Wing performs Bully Vigilance 25-1 exercise
Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — From July 9 -17, 2025, Airmen from the 91st Missile Wing put their skills to the test during Bully Vigilance 25-1, a Full Mission Profile (FMP) exercise held in conjunction with an inspector general-led evaluation. The FMP, a […]
Fresh from the Prairie: The CSA Redefining Farm-to-Table in Minot
In Minot, a bag of locally sourced foods is doing more than feeding families — it’s fueling a movement. Residents of the Magic City have lots of opportunities to shop local this time of year to include the Minot and North Prairie Farmers Markets, Angelic Gardens, and Mema’s Meats in Berthold. Newer as of 2023 […]