Kindness Letters Delivered in Dorms

Kindness can come in attitudes, courtesy, a smile, or even from a heartfelt letter. Over the past two years, dorm Airmen at Minot AFB have been receiving sweet letters from base kids offering encouragement and kindness. The program, known as Kindness in Dorms (K.I.D) is organized by Dakota Elementary teacher, Melvina Murray. Melvina said, “It’s […]

Talking Task Force 21 Mark Jantzer Was Chairman For 25 Years

The recent announcement of Mark Jantzer stepping down as chairman of Task Force 21 gave me an opportunity to catch up with Mark and review his 25 years in that position. Mark explained that the actual start of Task Force 21 dates back to 1996 when the goal of then Task Force 96 was to […]

Travel by Train Again

This article and many more can be found in our 48 page 2024-2025 Winter Guide. The guides are available in racks all across Minot Air Force Base, or can be viewed online at northernsentry.com Traveling by railroad romanticizes history. We picture classic novels like Murder on the Orient Express or vintage movies like White Christmas […]

Jelly Roll to perform at the 2025 N.D. State Fair

North Dakota State Fair Award-winning, GRAMMY®-nominated artist Jelly Roll is set to electrify the stage at the North Dakota State Fair on Sunday, July 20, 2025, headlining the Fair’s highly anticipated concert lineup. Known for his raw storytelling, soulful voice, and deep connection with fans, Jelly Roll promises a powerful and unforgettable performance.Fresh off the […]

Re-Introducing the Community Calendar!

Even in this modern age of instant information, it can still feel surprisingly challenging to figure out what’s going on both on and off base. Events and activities are often scattered across emails, various Facebook groups, and word of mouth—and let’s be honest, relying on your spouse’s memory to relay those details isn’t exactly foolproof. […]

FCC Provider of the Month – January

What do you enjoy most about being an FCC Provider?I find great pleasure in creating numerous memories with children and witnessing their growth. It brings me immense joy to contribute to the community by offering various childcare services. Above all, I cherish the opportunity to spend quality time at home with my own children while […]

Defensor Fortis: Watchful Guards of the Missile Fields

Senior Airman Kyle Wilson, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – The plains of North Dakota stretch out in a vast expanse of rolling hills interrupted only by the occasional cluster of trees; covered in snow and ice or grass swaying in the wind, depending on the time of year. […]

Born to Bake: Jenetta Sawyer

After discovering a passion for baking while making cupcakes for her son’s first birthday in 2022, military spouse Jenetta Sawyer turned her newfound joy into a thriving cottage bakery, Jenetta’s Simple Treats. Despite having no formal training, Jenetta’s self-taught journey highlights resilience, community connection, and the power of pursuing what brings peace and purpose.