Wolf Creek Winery – One of those Retirement Jobs
At 57 Randy Albrecht officially retired, the first time. However, you need not spend a lot of time around Mr. Albrecht to know that one of those “sit by the lake fishing with your feet up” retirements was not going to work. His lake is home located on the shores of Lake Sakakawea near the […]
More Can Be Done to Bring Hispanic Americans Into DOD, Defense Official Says
The Defense Department provides broad opportunities for service members and civilians alike, but more can be done to increase the diversity of those holding DOD positions, including Hispanic citizens, said the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness. “The department offers a variety of career opportunities in and out of uniform that span from astronomy, […]
DAF childcare fees amended following DoD policy change
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) — The Department of the Air Force is set to amend childcare fees, effective Dec. 31, in keeping with the new Department of Defense Program Fee Policy for school year 2023-2024. “The Defense Department is adjusting how much service members pay in childcare fees for the 2023-2024 school year […]
Sertoma Seltzer and Beerfest Tickets on Sale Now
Tickets for Sertoma Seltzer and Beerfest, an annual event sponsored by the Minot Sertoma Club, are now on sale online. New this year, wine will be added to the sampling! The event will be held Saturday, October 7, at the Flickertail Gardens on the North Dakota State Fairgrounds, and will run from 4-8 p.m. This […]
The Reutilization Rockstar
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —It was a hot day in August when my coworker and I walked into a warehouse with 80s rock music bouncing wall to wall. A cheery face with a grin ear to ear stepped out from behind boxes of equipment and and greeted us with a firm handshake.“Hey! Are you […]
Literally From The Ground Up-Craig Rudland Takes State Fair Reigns
“You know those small feet on the bottom of a ladder?’ Yep, I answer “Well I started below those, at the very, very bottom. I tell people I was the dirt underneath them feet” says new North Dakota State Fair Manager Craig Rudland. 2023 would mark the 42nd fair for Craig Rudland. Craig was still […]
12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year: Becoming tomorrow’s DAF ambassadors today
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) —The Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2023 were recognized and honored during the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 9-13. The 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year (alphabetically listed, by rank and command of assignment when selected) are: o Senior Master Sgt. Justin S. Cruz, […]
I’m Happy Minot
I came to write tonight with a different topic in mind but, as fate would have it, I’m sitting in my backyard watching the skies for the Northern Lights and realizing that I feel lucky to be at Minot. Now this is not something I ever thought I would say. I remember when my husband […]
‘Together with Veterans’ Enhances Military Community
You guys will hear me say this a million times over, the answer to making the most of any base is to build the community around you. I got the chance to sit with Randy McDonald, the Executive Director of the Minot Chapter of Together with Veterans and have a conversation with him about this […]
2023 Air Force Photo Contest
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas —Photographers of all ages and experience, get your cameras ready for the annual Air Force Photo Contest launched Sept. 15. The theme for this year’s contest, which runs through Nov. 14, is “101 Days of Summer.” “We’ve been asking patrons since June to capture the essence of summer through their […]