Minot AFB gets ready to “Purple Up”
Our Minot AFB community is ready to “Purple Up” with our visit to the North Dakota Capitol for the Month of the Military Child (MOMC) Proclamation Signing with Governor Burgum on April 6th! We are thrilled for military connected students from Minot Public Schools, Glenburn Public School, Bishop Ryan Catholic School, and the Homeschool Community […]
BWP Last Weekend for Skiing & Tubing!
Nominated for a “Best of Award” in Family Recreation, Bottineau Winter Park (BWP) is definitely a perk to the long winters on the northern plains. Although, with the first of April right around the corner, it means the ski season has finally come to an end. Bottineau Winter Park Ski School Instructor Dan Fett said, […]
Jr. Journalists Contributions Celebrated
On Saturday, March 25, 11 of Minot AFB’s youth gathered at Rough Rider Lanes for the first-ever Jr. Journalism bowling event. These kids came together to be recognized by the Northern Sentry staff for their writing skills and accomplishments in the Jr. Journalism Program. Over the past year, since the program’s existence, these kids have […]
Airmen of Minot: SrA Garrett Hightower, 54th HS
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —When the term “flight engineer” is heard, some may assume it’s a job that requires intense desk work, calculations, and mathematical wizardry. In reality, a flight engineer is far more than that; they also fill the role of a loadmaster, sensor operator, hoist operator and aerial gunner. Senior Airman Garret […]
A View From Above: Minot AFB Using Unmanned Aerial Surveillance Vehicles
The view from above is always much different than a view from ground level. Take the example of a bird that has taken flight to hunt for, or attack prey. The slightest movement on the ground can be detected and followed. For the U.S. Air Force, drone technology is not new, however the implementation of […]
Female Defender Initiative helps SF women thrive
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Representatives from Headquarters Air Force/Security Forces and the Female Defender Initiative visited Minot AFB this week to discuss issues faced by women serving in security forces careers. The FDI team chose to visit Minot AFB due to the large number of security forces Airmen stationed here. The program, which is […]
Best of Awards Announced
The first ever Northern Sentry “Best of Minot AFB” Awards are finally complete! The votes have been counted, tallied and the people of Minot AFB are ready to have their voices heard! The entire process of the awards, from the nominations to the voting, was based solely on the popular vote and the voice of […]
So that’s the USO!
The United Service Operations (USO) grew out of a need for service member support in 1941. During WWII the anguish of American military members missing their home was taking its toll on their morale. So the USO was created by Americans to bring a little bit of comfort to wherever the US Military resides and […]
Magic City Discovery Center: When Can We Go?
Everyone in Minot sees it. It’s there on the hill taunting those that drive north on Hwy 83. The Magic City Discovery Center is a glowing, captivating building with untapped and mysterious treasures within. Well, that’s what we all have seen on the glimpses releases and what imaginations seem to explore. However, what is really […]
Jr Journalism: Visit South Dakota
You should go to South Dakota to go to Mount Rushmore, the Wind Caves and the Black Hills.My dad and mom and my sisters went to Mount Rushmore. We saw presidents on the mountain. We saw flags of the United States. It was cool. We walked underground in the Wind Caves. I kind of heard […]