Chaplains Bring Heart and Blessings to Base Housing
When a military family moves into a new home, the structure itself may be unfamiliar but the sense of starting fresh is a common thread. At Minot Air Force Base, chaplains are helping families mark that new beginning with a meaningful spiritual tradition: home blessings. While the practice is most commonly associated with the Catholic […]
Everlinked by Kelsey: Adding Sparkle and Meaning to Minot
Minot’s newest small business is bringing a little extra shine to the community, with a meaningful twist. Everlinked by Kelsey, founded by military spouse Kelsey Rudy, welcomed its very first customer this fall. The business offers custom-fit, clasp-free permanent jewelry designed to celebrate life’s special moments with lasting elegance. For Kelsey, the decision to launch […]
Air and Space Forces Association Changes Leadership
“Bernie K. Skoch has completed his tenure as the Air & Space Forces Association’s 51st Chair of the Board, handing the gavel to his successor, Kathleen Ferguson, on October 1.”Skoch was also instrumental in bringing Lt. Gen. Burt Field, USAF (Ret.) on board as AFA’s President & CEO in 2024.“AFA owes a debt of gratitude […]
Drug Prevention Designs Foster Student Awareness
Alyssa Kelly, School Liaison Program Manager Minot AFB’s Drug Prevention Poster Contest was recently open to all students attending school on base. This contest was led by Community Police Liaison, A1C Damian Lalama, and fosters drug awareness and prevention among our young military-connected students. Regarding this contest, A1C Lalama states, “As Community Police Liaison for […]
Minot North Athletics Update: Thrills, Challenges, and Outstanding Performances
The fall sports season is in full swing at Minot North High School, and the past week has been a whirlwind of athletic achievements, nail-biting contests, and individual highlights that showcase the dedication and talent of the school’s student-athletes. From football to swimming, volleyball, and student congress competitions, Minot North has experienced both challenges and […]
The Buddy System: A New North Dakota Initiative to Support Young Educators – A Military Concept Since 1942
\Senior year is a pivotal time for high school students. Graduation looms and choices abound. To make it a little bit easier to decide, high school students can meet with their assigned guidance counselor, stop by my office, visit with a military recruiter, or attend the Minot Area Career Expo held at our North Dakota […]
Where Have All The Calendars Gone?
I know it seems silly, but my Mom used to talk about what a big difference it made when we “flipped the calendar” from October to November. October was fall, and November was winter, that’s how simple it was, right? Don’t just say “well it’s only you, Rod” because I have proof. First, I am […]
Riding on the steel rail
When we think about current railroads in North Dakota only two come to mind in Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Canadian Pacific, now called Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). But did you know there are five regional railroads across the state, one private freight carrier and on passenger train?BNSF and CPKC have main lines and […]
91st Security Forces Group Defender Challenge keeps Airmen sharp
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 91st Security Forces Group (91SFG) ran a four-day defender challenge Sept. 23–24 and Sept. 29–30, putting Airmen from its four squadrons through weapons, field and endurance events to sharpen skills outside of formal inspection cycles. Two teams from each squadron—four competitors and one alternate per team—represented the 891st […]
Charging into Fire Safety Week
The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Fire Department lit up the week, safely, with a jam-packed schedule of events for Fire Prevention Week 2025. From roaring fire engines to smoke-filled safety trailers and plenty of smiles from Sparky the Fire Dog, the Minot AFB community came together in full force to learn, engage, and celebrate […]