~Winter Guide~Cozying Up With a Good Book This Winter
It’s no secret that winters up North are long and frigid. Let’s face it, sometimes the weather is not conducive to going anywhere. But how to stay busy while cooped up indoors? Julie Reiten, MAFB Librarian and lifelong North Dakota native has a mantra for when those blizzards are about to strike: “Grocery Store, Gas […]
Get in on the FUN: Minot Spouses’ Club
Calling all military spouses! The Minot Air Force Base Spouses’ Club (MSC) welcomes new members all year round, giving you the opportunity to meet new people, engage with the base community, volunteer, and make the most out of your time at MAFB. With great opportunities to volunteer and be social with other military spouses, the […]
Minot is a Small City with a Big Art Scene
The arts, the beauty of them, is that art is anything the artist can imagine. Creative pursuits can be stress relievers, fun hobbies, or community builders. Minot and Minot AFB have plenty to offer for art lovers because they contain vibrant and thriving arts and culture scenes. In downtown Minot for the visual arts, such […]
Will MAFB’s “Military Giving Tuesday” Continue?
You have heard it talked about everywhere. The word has spread thanks to local organizer Carrie Driver. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Dec 3, was designated as a special day to give back to the local community in many ways around the base and in town. It was part of a bigger philanthropic event known as […]
No Small Task: Local Company Moves TR Statue
How do you move a 100 year old statue of Teddy Roosevelt? Very carefully… It was 1924 when Minot’s Teddy Roosevelt statue was cast in Brooklyn, New York. Seemingly ordered by Dr. Henry Waldo DDE as a gift to the Roosevelt family, the plaque at the base of the structure that held the Teddy Roosevelt […]
Robotic Processes Automation Roadshow visits Minot AFB
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Minot AFB hosted its first Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Roadshow for Airmen August 6-9.During the four-day training, Airmen were given a crash course on automation technology. The purpose of the roadshow was to encourage Airmen to think critically about what improvements can be made in their everyday processes. Airmen […]
The Roof Stomp:AF Pilot Beloved Tradition
“Roof Stomps are a tradition inside the Air Force aviation community typically executed when an individual is starting or finishing command.In a weird way it’s a sign of respect when people think enough of you to stomp on your roof and demand food and beverage. I definitely took it as a compliment, and we had […]
Team Minot kicks off LGBTQI+ Pride Month
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Pride Month takes place each June, giving Americans a time to celebrate the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and intersex (LGBTQI+) individuals to society. During this month, the significant contributions made to the Air Force by LGBTQI+ service members are acknowledged and honored by the Department of the […]
The Dinner vs Supper Debacle
Here’s a fun fact for you: researchers over the last decade have discovered that “moist” is among the most disliked words in the English language. Over the past year, multiple articles have been written by outlets ranging from The New Yorker to Buzzfeed to The LA Times discussing why Americans, in particular, seem to loathe […]
Military Pride Prevalent for Paralympic Team
Minot AFB Introduces USA Sled Hockey to Curling MINOT – The USA Paralympic Sled Hockey team watched intently as Minot Air Force Base curling teams tangled on league semi-final night. They were eager to have MAFB players introduce them to the sport after the last rock was thrown.Curling is not a sport played by many, […]
