Join The Fight-Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Did you know that September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month? Many people are affected by the tragedy of suicide, but we can come together as a community to support and protect the Total Force. This year’s campaign Joining Your Fight: Connect to Protect promotes a unified effort in the battle to end suicide across the […]
373 Training Squadron Stand-Out Instructors
“Our squadron’s mission is to provide premier maintenance training to the warfighters in all major commands, sister services and allied nations in airlift, special operations, tanker support and aerospace ground equipment.” – Technical Sergeant Calvin Navarro, EMT Instructor, 373 TRS Det 23 Minot AFB encompasses approximately 5,400 Active Duty Military personnel. Within this group, Airmen […]
Did you know: civilian employees receive Tuition Assistance
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The 5th Force Support Squadron’s Education Center offers an invaluable resource to help service members and civilian employees, both NAF (non-appropriated funds) and GS (general schedule), enhance their skills, pursue higher education, and unlock new career opportunities. Here’s why you should consider taking full advantage of this facility and tuition […]
Calling All Theater Buffs!
BUFFs of a different sort are making an appearance next week on Minot AFB! No, not more B52’s, but the Minot Theatre Buffs. Technical Sergeant Dorian Garland, 5th Civil Engineering Squadron Unit Training Manager and VP of the Mouse River Players, wants all theater enthusiasts to meet at the Base Theater on September 19th at […]
It Always Comes Down to People Only The Best Come North….
Few, if any, reporters get the opportunity that we at the Northern Sentry do, that being direct contact and interviews with both wing commanders and both of the Command Chiefs. It is an opportunity that I am blessed to have, not only once, but usually once a year. There is so much activity on base […]
Magic City Discovery Center Accepting Application for their 2025 Kid Ambassadors!
The Magic City Discovery Center is calling on the creative young minds of Minot to apply for a spot as one of our Kid Ambassadors! Open to children ages 8 to 12, this unique role offers an exciting opportunity for kids who are passionate about creativity and excited to inspire others! Applicants will have to […]
Minot Defender wins Federally Employed Women’s 2024 Meritorious Service Award
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christina Lee, recipient of the Federally Employed Women’s (FEW) 2024 Meritorious Service Award, poses for a portrait at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, August 23, 2024. The FEW Military Meritorious Award Program recognizes a maximum of six exceptional military service members; one for […]
Taking The Game To New Heights
MINOT, N.D. – A very productive day on the ground highlighted the Minot State Beavers win over Valley City State, as they kicked off the 2024 season at home on “Defend the Herb” night on August 29, 2024.Minot Air Force Base, 5th Bomb Wing commander Jesse Lamarand provided a one of a kind game ball […]
Chief Wayne Sharp
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] I Was Hoping To Get Back Here “I like it here, I respect the mission, you can impact people in a different way and it’s more in my comfort zone, anyway” says Chief Wayne Sharp now Command Chief of the 5th Bomb Wing, as he talks about his […]
MPL Makerspace: Making Your Designs a Reality!
Explore your creative, technological mind by using your imagination and the Minot Public Library’s (MPL) Makerspace to make your designs become reality. The Makerspace is an area with four computers with large monitors and four new iPads with stands and styluses and is located behind the stairs near the Adult Audio Books but opens a […]