Minot Defender wins Federally Employed Women’s 2024 Meritorious Service Award
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christina Lee, recipient of the Federally Employed Women’s (FEW) 2024 Meritorious Service Award, poses for a portrait at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, August 23, 2024. The FEW Military Meritorious Award Program recognizes a maximum of six exceptional military service members; one for […]
CMSgt. Becky Thomas
I Think I’m Taking It All In It was 2014 when then Master Sergeant Becky Thomas became Superintendent of the 5th Medical Operations Squadron at Minot Air Force Base. Her service time at Minot Air Force Base would also include being Program Manager of Task Force True North from June of 2018 until February of […]
Second annual ARROW held at Camp Guernsey
F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. — –The Advanced Recapture Recovery Operational Warfighter exercise kicked off at Camp Guernsey, Wyoming, Aug. 5-23, 2024. Marking the second year of the annual event, Convoy Response Force teams from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming, and Malmstrom AFB, Montana, had the opportunity to train […]
A Repeat Performance
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] 5th Bomb Wing Awarded Best Commanders Inspection Program In the hallway leading up to the Inspector General’s Office in the 5th Bomb Wing headquarters is an award given at the Air Force level for commanders and special programs for the entire Air Force. This is the second time […]
Cramer Welcomes Air Force Under Secretary Melissa Dalton to Minot Air Force Base
MINOT, N.D. – Under Secretary of the U.S. Air Force Melissa Dalton visited Minot Air Force Base (AFB) this week to see firsthand the capabilities of the bomber and missile enterprise and meet with airmen, Minot Group Command Teams, and Task Force 21 Civic Leaders. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) invited Dalton to North Dakota […]
Col. Jesse Lamarand – The Reception Has Been Incredible
The Lamarand family, Col. Jesse Lamarand, spouse Natalie and daughters Kamryn (26) and Eva (13) arrived in Minot in June. Kamryn would stay for the change of command ceremony but has not lived with the family since her graduation from Colorado State University. “Kamryn was very impressed with the area” says Col. Lamarand “and is […]
Commanding the 91st Col James “Jimmy” Schlabach
For Col. James “Jimmy” Schlabach and his family, this is their second 4 year assignment to Minot Air Force Base, their first being in 2000 to 2004 when a then 2nd Lieutenant Schlabach would be in 91st MW operations. It was 2004 when the Schlabach’s left Minot. In between 2004 and their arrival back in […]
Historical profile: AFGSC’s modernization keeps U.S. safe with 24/7 global presence
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. —While every command has a proud history and heritage, Air Force Global Strike Command’s legacy – and the medical professionals who have supported its mission – has been of special consequence to the defense of the United States.Nuclear assets that fall under the Global Strike umbrella have deterred rivals, keeping […]
Sentinel: The History of the DAF Modernizing the Backbone of America’s National Security
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. —The United States Air Force is replacing the 54-year-old LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) weapon system with the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM. Rejuvenation of ICBMs has been under way for years despite news of this modernization effort recently ramping up due to its increased relevance and estimated budget. Nuclear […]
DOD releases Exceptional Family Member Program survey results
WASHINGTON —The Defense Department has released the results of its first Exceptional Family Member Program survey as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the program provides comprehensive support to military families with special medical or educational needs. The survey, conducted by the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family […]
