Project SOAR strengthens Minot AFB medical response readiness
Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Medical personnel from Minot Air Force Base participated in Project SOAR, or Sustainment Operations for Air Force Medical Services Response, a two-day training exercise designed to strengthen medical readiness and validate response capabilities during an aircraft mishap and mass […]
Knighthawk of the Month – SrA Kadin K. Garrick
The 69th Bomber Generation Squadron is proud to recognize Senior Airman Kadin Garrick as our Knighthawk of the Month. As a CTK custodian, SrA Garrick plays a key role in ensuring Airmen receive the tools, resources, and support needed to accomplish the mission. Through professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication to customer service, SrA Garrick […]
Summer Photo Contest Winners Announced
Ted Bolton, Northern Sentry PublisherThe Northern Sentry is excited to announce the winners of our Summer Photo Contest! Williams Family Wins Grand PrizeA1C Cody Williams, assigned to the 5th MXS AGE Shop, and his wife, Kayla, arrived in Minot about a year ago after relocating from Fresno, California. Since arriving, Kayla has become an avid […]
Minot Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 753 Part II – Out and About
JoAnne Rademacher, Northern Sentry Contributor “Minot VFW Post 753 Part 1- In the House” was published in the August 20th issue of Northern Sentry. In it, we explored the history and presence of the VFW Post in Minot. In Part 2, we highlight the many day to day activities members are engaged in for the […]
To skate or not to skate? Tales of a roller skating junkie
Story Submitted by JOY KELLER, Owner of HOUSE OF SKATIN’ LLC Before I tell you all the things, I want to give you a bit of my history that led me to this crazy thing called roller skating. Living in the northern mid-west, of course, begins not with the roller skate but the ice skate. […]
Sentinels fall short in Homecoming showdown
Homecoming brought a week of school spirit, activities and anticipation to Minot North, but when Friday night arrived, the Sentinels had one thing on their minds: football. Minot North faced St. Mary’s on Sept. 25 in its Homecoming game, battling throughout the night in a matchup that came down to the final points. Despite the […]
Intentional Outreach
Communicating with others – commanders, families, schools, and community partners – is an important part of the School Liaison Program Manager position. In order of frequency (most to least), I accomplish this via written correspondence (email/articles/Facebook), meetings, phone calls, briefings, outreach activities, in-person visits, workshops, educator trainings, and large-scale annual events. Today, I am going […]
Fall Fun at Berry Acres Pumpkin Patch
The air is getting cooler, the leaves are beginning to show their fall colors, and families across Minot are finding ways to enjoy the changing season. For many, that means making a trip to Berry Acres Pumpkin Patch in Minot.With the sun shining and temperatures cooperating last weekend, Berry Acres welcomed families looking to spend […]
“I Just Want to Be Normal”
A Day at Leader Dogs for the Blind Dining in the Dark As I tried to identify the ingredients in my Caesar salad, I heard a woman at our table say, “This isn’t working. I’m just not going to eat my salad tonight. I might pick up something later at the restaurant.” Her response to […]
Fire Prevention Week Events Set for Minot AFB
The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services invites Team Minot and their families to join in celebrating National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4–10, with a series of events designed to promote fire safety and prevention throughout the base. Meet Sparky the Fire Dog, explore a fire engine, learn about fire safety and take part […]