Team Minot’s exercise in Moses Lake

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — As America’s national security strategy evaluates “growing political, economic, and military competitions,” marked by advancing technologies and an increasingly complex global environment, Gen. Timothy Ray, Air Force Global Strike Commander, has directed his bomber forces to “critically examine how we train and employ the bomber fleet and identify areas […]

Former airman elevates the voice of women veterans

After grappling with her own identity crisis after leaving military, an Air Force veteran is shining a spotlight on the lesser known experiences of women veterans. “We’re invisible, it’s not like that stuff comes up at playdates,” Amanda Huffman, Air Force veteran and author of “Women of the Military,” says about the plight of women […]

Minot’s Tires Plus promotes David Lee to Store Manager

A dynamic leader is stepping up and taking charge Minot, Nd. (Oct. 31st, 2019) – Tires Plus Total Car Care of Minot and Jarid Lundeen are pleased to announce that David Lee has been promoted to Tires Plus Store Manager. As of October 14th, David has assumed Management responsibilities of the Minot Tires Plus located […]

Celebrating flight at North Dakota’s air museums and attractions

It’s National Aviation History Month and North Dakota has many ways to celebrate. Take time to explore our stories and displays about North Dakota’s past, present and future in the air and beyond. North Dakota is destined to be a player in the future of space travel and airborne services. Already a leader in unmanned […]

91 MW First Reserve Alert

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — For the first time ever on Oct. 26, 2019, a reserve Airman completed a 24 hour “alert” at a Missile Alert Facility after 60 years of using Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles in the U.S. Air Force. Captain Ben Shea, 91st Operations Support Squadron minuteman combat crew commander, was called into […]

The Taube Museum of Art

“Lobotomy” and “Preserving History” On Display Lino and Jamie Azevedo (MINOT, ND) The Taube Museum of Art is delighted to have Lino and Jamie Azevedo share their work on our walls this month. Lino Azevedo grew up in San Francisco and is currently pursuing a lifelong love for art and helping others do the same. […]

AFGSC welcomes new deputy commander

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Air Force Global Strike Command welcomed Lt. Gen. Anthony Cotton as the new deputy commander of Air Force Global Strike Command and Air Forces Strategic-Air, U.S. Strategic Command, Oct. 28. Air Force Global Strike Command is responsible for providing strategic deterrence, global strike capability and combat support to USSTRATCOM […]

Brass Band of Minot Presents “Brass Celebration”

The Brass Band of Minot is celebrating the coming season with a concert titled “Brass Celebration” at 4:00 PM on Sunday, November 10th at MSU’s Ann Nicole Nelson Hall. The band is the only British-style brass band in North Dakota and is directed by Gordon Troxel and consists of brass and percussion players of a […]

Barrett publicly sworn in as secretary of the Air Force

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — Barbara M. Barrett was publicly sworn in Nov. 2 as the 25th Secretary of the Air Force at the symbolically potent U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, using the high-profile location to salute the service’s history and potential as it positions itself to meet future challenges. David Norquist, deputy secretary […]

Global Strike this past week: Capability, professionalism and boldness

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — The men and women of Air Force Global Strike Command have not only had a busy week, but have repeatedly showcased the importance of rapid deployment to conduct combat operations. During the past week, AFGSC, in coordination with U.S. Strategic Command, U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command, executed […]