Single Airmen take on Minneapolis!
Minot AFB Outdoor Recreation hosted another fantastic single Airman trip to Minneapolis/St. Paul and the Mall of America on November 8-10. On this trip, five single Airmen traveled to the Twin Cities and spent Veterans Day weekend shopping, seeing the sites, and eating their weight in some of the best food. Staff Sergeant Daniel Williams […]
DoDEA Virtual School
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) launched a new program this school year aimed at expanding eligibility for dependents of members of the armed forces on active duty to register into the DoDEA Virtual High School (DVHS). The Expanded Eligibility Pilot is available to students in grades 9-12 for the 2024-25 school year and […]
Dorm Decorating Drive: Volunteer Call
Ding Dong the bells are chiming; the volunteer whistles are sounding! It’s that time of year. As the holidays trickle in, people automatically think of love, cheer and time with family. But many dorm Airmen are spending their Christmas and holiday season away from family for the first time ever. This can make the bitter […]
GivingTuesday Military Aims to Inspire1 Million Acts of Kindness Worldwide
Minot Air Force Base, ND Efforts Being Organized by Chapter Ambassador Carrie Driver, Military Spouse One act of kindness can change the world. It is with this in mind that three military spouses from different branches of service made the decision to go global and inspire 1 million acts of kindness by establishing the inaugural […]
North Dakota Leaders Support Nuclear Readiness During Minuteman III Launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base
Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) Task Force 21 led a delegation of North Dakota leaders on a strategic military engagement with Minot Air Force Base (MAFB) and Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) as Airmen and Navy aircrew launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Nov. 5, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. […]
Groovy Grown-Up Programs in Minot
Calling all adult crafters, gamers, and readers. All year long, Minot Public Library (MPL) hosts several different programs for artful and ingenious adults. Now the Magic City Discovery Center (MCDC) is breaking into the adult program scene too. These two local organizations have the right ideas to serve grown-ups through Minot’s long winters. According to […]
The Scoop On Remote Starters
In recent years many new cars have come equipped with remote starters. My Ford pickup, for example, not only came with a remote starting system, but the ability to access the remote start system from my smart phone. But what about the 20% of the vehicles that do not come with a remote starting system, […]
The Man In The Arena-TR Visits Minot AFB
Joe Wiegand has performed at the White House, in foreign countries and all 50 states and in probably his most famous venue, Medora, as TR, Teddy Roosevelt the 26th President of the United States. The 91st Missile Wing dates back to 1968 when Minot Air Force Base was the last base to activate the Minuteman […]
Commander’s Key Support Liaison Program Rebranding for Improved Support
Service members have many resources such as their First Sergeants or direct supervisors available to them if they have questions about life in the Air Force, but what resources are available to their families? The Key Support Liaison Program, which was previously known as the Key Spouse Program, is one of the main avenues for […]
Simply Having a Wonderful Fundraising Time
This year the Dakota Hope Clinic will be continuing their tradition of hosting the Festival of Trees event at the North Dakota State Fair Event Center on November 22nd through the 23rd. This year, Nadia Smetana, the Dakota Hope Clinic Executive Director, and Amanda Olsen, the Committee Chair for the event both spoke on Festival […]
