5th Bomb Wing Conducts Base-wide Readiness Exercise
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — From Aug. 7-11, 2023, the 5th Bomb Wing conducted Warbird Week, an exercise that stress tests the overall capabilities of 5th BW units, and how effectively they perform their missions. “The intent of exercises is to prepare our Airmen for their worst day. When you exercise you are reinforcing […]
Glove prototypes heat up innovation at Minot AFB
Minot Air Force Base, N.D. — The weather isn’t the only thing heating up this summer. The Minot Air Force Base innovation cell, also known as Atomic Spark, the IGNITOR working group and the 5th Contracting Squadron partnered with the 54th Helicopter Squadron, maintenance and security forces units from the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st […]
Only The Best Come North: Serving in the Minot Air Force Base Honor Guard
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — What does it mean to go above and beyond? Most people say they joined the Air Force to serve their country, and some say joining the Honor Guard is a way to go beyond that. The United States Air Force Honor Guard is a special duty bestowed upon those […]
FCC Providers Grand Opening
Boasting the most extensive FCC network in the Air Force, Minot AFB has now held the grand opening for four more FCC providers on Monday, August 14th. With MSG leadership presenting each provider with a framed license and cutting a ceremonial ribbon at each location, these four new providers are ready to open their doors […]
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 […]