Health Fair Success
As soon as parents start to see “Back to School” everywhere, an alarm goes off in our heads saying “it’s time for appointments!”. Thankfully, the 5th Medical Clinic was on our side this year with a Health Fair that included sports physicals. As a mama myself, this took a huge stress off of me trying […]
We Couldn’t Discover It All!
Grandkids arrived from West Fargo, and as is normal with grandparents, we have their day booked with lots to do. We want them to go home amazed at how fun it is at Grandma and BePa’s house in Minot. Their ages? Carter is 12, Charlie is 9, Addely is 6 and Silas is 3. Yeah, […]
Kicking Off the School Year: Back-to-School Backpack Brigade
On August 4, 2023, the Minot Air Force Base School Liaison Office partnered with national nonprofit Operation Homefront to host the annual Back-to-School Backpack Brigade at the Minot AFB Youth Center. The event was filled with pomp and circumstance! With representation from the 5th Bomb Wing and the 91st Missile Wing. the School Liaison Office […]
Back-to-School Backpack Assembly: “Teamwork makes the dream work!”
It is back-to-school season! This means it is a busy time for students, families, and our community. Over the next two weeks, I would like to highlight to Back-to-School Backpack effort. This week, I will begin with an incredible group of volunteers who were instrumental in making this happen! On July 31st, 2023, Minot AFB […]
What to Expect of a DOD Inspection
All of us on base have had the door tags saying book your appointment for the DOD inspection but not many of us know what that means or what to expect. Well, I was lucky enough to get one of the first appointments which means you get the inside scoop. The first thing to know […]
Minot AFB Spouses Club Membership Drive
The Minot AFB Spouses Club is an organization focused on community. Whether it be planning events for the spouses community to connect and enjoy a fun night out or running the thrift store on base to then donate the proceeds back to the base for things such as the reading program at the library or […]
A Special Night to Honor Veterans
Westlie Motor Company Sponsors Military Appreciation Game For Shelly Adams, Director of Marketing at Westlie Motor Company, there were no second thoughts about supporting the new baseball team coming to town in the spring of 2023. “We called them right away and said that Westlie Motor Company wanted in big to show the community that […]
Hosting Anyone?
Every time I’ve gone to a Hot Tots or Tauros game, I’ve seen them recognize these host families who have agreed to let these players into their home for the season. It was something that seemed interesting but impossible on the base. That was until I talked to the Vasas family. Northern Sentry: What led […]
Making A Difference
Pilots For Christ Chapter Has Helped Many The annual email announcing the Pilots For Christ fund raiser in Maddock, North Dakota on August 6th arrived about a month ago. The Northern Sentry and other media outlets have given space and time to advertise the event, which is a fly-in/drive-in church service, lunch and family friendly […]
What’s Happening at the Minot AFB Exchange
MILITARY STAR Rewards Add Up for Minot AFB ShoppersThe MILITARY STAR® card sets Minot Air Force Base shoppers up for savings—and rewards.Cardmembers earn unlimited 2% in rewards on purchases when they use MILITARY STAR. Every time shoppers reach 2,000 points, they automatically receive a $20 digital reward. In 2022, shoppers worldwide earned $36 million in […]