Operation Cerberus fortifies 891st MSFS capabilities

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron (MSFS) conducted Operation Cerberus at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, Sept. 21-26. Operation Cerberus replicated a deployed environment and gave Airmen of the 891 MSFS a chance to enhance their teamwork and expeditionary skills. “We’ve got over 200 people here for four full days of […]

Proving Credibility: 91st Missile Wing completes simulated test launch

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The 91st Missile Wing successfully performed its biennial Simulated Electronic Launch Minuteman test, the first phase of testing for the Minuteman III, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota on September 17th and 18th, 2024. “This year’s SELM, named OPERATION GIANT PACE 24-2M, was conducted to evaluate the readiness and […]

Sentinels Celebrate First Homecoming

Special Delivery Game Ball Arrives Courtesy of 54th Helo Squadron The evening was almost perfect for a first ever homecoming game. Minot North High School, the Sentinels, in their home blue uniforms were warming up prior to taking the field against the St. Mary’s Saints from Bismarck. The parking lots around the stadium were packed […]

Minot Task Force 21 Examines Modernization and National Challenges at Nuclear Triad Symposium in Washington, D.C.

The Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) hosted the 13th Annual Task Force 21 Nuclear Triad Symposium on September 20 at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, D.C., drawing nearly 200 attendees, including military officers, defense experts, department of defense contractors, ambassadors, and government officials. The event centered on the importance of nuclear modernization and deterrence […]

North Dakota MRC: Always Ready to Help

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] During an emergency, the North Dakota Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) helps those in need in their community or anywhere in the country. According to Duane Ell, Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Volunteer Coordinator/Training Coordinator, “The MRC allows individuals to be part of a group of individuals during an […]

Two Minot Airmen participate in Ranger Assessment Course

Two Airmen from Minot AFB, ND, Senior Airman William Angelou from the 91 Security Forces Squadron and Airman First Class Calvin Kirk from the 5th Force Support Squadron just returned from the Ranger Assessment Course, more commonly known as RAC. According to one article published in the Military Times, author Technical Sergeant Hailey Haux says, […]

Team Minot builds strength through connection

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Minot Air Force Base hosted a day dedicated to suicide prevention Sept. 27th, 2024. The day combined physical activities with essential training to equip individuals with tools to recognize and address mental health challenges. The day started with a two-mile flightline run, uniting personnel from both the 91st Missile […]

October Squadron of the Month

5th Force Support Squadron The 5th Bomb Wing Command team would like to congratulate the 5th Force Support Squadron on being selected as October Squadron of the Month. The 5th Force Support Squadron successfully organized multiple community events that fostered camaraderie and engagement among base personnel and their families. From the recent Summer Fest which […]

PV/BV 24-4 concludes at Minot AFB

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Airmen assigned to the 2nd and 5th Bomb Wings participated in Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-4, a training operation designed to test the wings’ readiness to conduct deterrence and combat operations here, Sept. 4-8. “The purpose of ‘Prairie Vigilance’ is inherent in the name itself: vigilance,” said Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th […]

91 MW participates in SELM test

Airmen and Sailors from the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron, Offutt AFB, Neb., 576th Flight Test Squadron, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., the 91st Missile Wing, Minot AFB, N.D., and the Navy’s Strategic Communications Wing 1, Offutt AFB, completed a simulated electronic launch minuteman (SELM) test at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Sept. 17.Twice a year, […]