Hitting The Ground Running…Exclusive interview with 5th Bomb Wing Commander, Daniel Hoadley
As a journalist you appreciate being given the opportunity to visit with a person who is in a position of authority, like Col. Daniel Hoadley, Commander of the 5th Bomb Wing. It seems that each wing commander deals with unique challenges. COVID 19 in 2021. The invasion of The Ukraine in 2022. Situations unique to […]
Bowling Alley Re-Opens!
This past Friday, November 4, the bowling alley on base hosted its grand re-opening event! Rough Rider Lanes, which has been close since early December 2021, happily greeted base patrons once again with a slightly different look and feel. Rough Riders is slated to be open Thursdays, Friday and Saturdays throughout the duration of the […]
Halloween at Minot Air Force Base
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Minot Air Force Base put on their annual Halloween celebration, with various organizations hosting events like Trunk-or-Treat, a Zombie 5k race, Trail of Terror and a Spooky-Con. The events are put on by volunteers for the servicemembers and families of Team Minot throughout the month of October and help […]
Unraveling the Air Force Ball Traditions
This year the Air Force celebrated its 75th birthday with the Air Force Ball. Although delayed a bit here in Minot, the ball is the once-a-year formal event for military members and their spouses as well as local civic leaders to celebrate. As this event happens every year at every base, one will find the […]
MIC3: Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission
There are unique needs for Prek-12 military-connected families Navigating educational systems across the United States is challenging as you prepare to relocate to a different community. As you prepare to PCS with your military-connected student, one available resource to ease this transition is the Military Interstate Children’s Compact (MIC3). MIC3 is an interstate compact across […]
Bully Vigilance 22
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The 91st Missile Wing conducted an exercise simulating the retaking of an intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility, Oct. 13, 2022. The exercise, called Bully Vigilance 22-2, involved over 500 defenders from the 91st Security Forces Group and 91st Missile Wing Inspector General Office. […]
Enhanced patient options celebrated during National Pharmacy Week
During National Pharmacy Week, Minot AFB recognized the invaluable contributions pharmacists and technicians make to patient care. Introducing your Pharmacy team and two new initiatives they have to connect the needs of their patients with the pharmaceutical industry! ScriptCenter LockerLocated in the AAFES BX, the 5 MDG Pharmacy’s ScriptCenter offers a new secure, convenient, and […]
Where are the Airplanes Going?
While living and working on an Air Force base, people get used to seeing planes zoom overhead and hearing the sounds of engines roaring in the early mornings. But this week patrons of the base were greeted with airplanes not in the sky, but rolling down Missile Ave on cranes and convoys. Some of the […]
The Brave Badge Initiative:
891 MSFS Rucks for Suicide Prevention
As September comes to a close and the summer sun fades into memory, some airmen have realized that September means more than the changing of season. September is recognized as National Suicide Prevention Month. On a sunny yet chilly early Thursday morning, September 22, the entire 240-person 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron (MSFS) ignored the […]
Prairie Vigilance keeps warbirds sharp
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing participated in exercise Prairie Vigilance, Sept. 15-23, 2022.The exercise is designed to test the wing’s ability to conduct strategic-bomber readiness operations.“Munitions control plans, schedules everything within the squadron that deals with our national defense assets here at Minot AFB,” Senior Airman Nicholas Buchert, […]
