AFGSC, JIATF-401 conduct multi-command C-sUAS qualification at Camp Guernsey
Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond, 90th Missile Wing Public Affairs CAMP GUERNSEY JOINT TRAINING CENTER, Wyo. —Airmen from the 90th Missile Wing joined personnel from Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command, U.S. Strategic Command and the Air National Guard for a counter-small unmanned aircraft systems firing qualification conducted in partnership with Joint Interagency […]
June Squadron of the Month-791st Maintenance Squadron
The 91st Missile Wing proudly recognizes the 791st Maintenance Squadron (791 MXS) as June’s Squadron of the Month. This prestigious distinction highlights their status as the absolute premier maintenance unit in the United States Air Force. Their unparalleled performance, relentless drive for mission success, and uncompromising dedication set the benchmark for excellence across the entire […]
Reviews of the Rough Rider Golf Course
Golf is one of those sports that looks easy, until you actually try it. For non-golfers, the game can seem a little intimidating. Between the dress code, equipment, rules, and scoring, there can be a lot of uncertainty. Luckily for those who live on or near Minot Air Force Base, there is an affordable and […]
5LRS Shout Out – SrA Emily Leavitt
A huge shoutout to Senior Airman Emily Leavitt for her recent participation in the All-Air Force Women’s Basketball team tryouts! SrA Leavitt traveled to Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, for the official tryouts and subsequently competed in games at Camp Pendleton, California. The Department of the Air Force fully sponsored her travel and lodging for […]
Drone Show Lights Up the Sky
Residents and visitors gathered under a cloudy night sky on Friday, May 29th and Saturday, May 30th 2026 enjoy a spectacular drone light show that transformed the darkness into a canvas of color, movement, and innovation. Three hundred illuminated drones soared overhead, creating synchronized patterns and animated displays high above the crowd. The event was […]
New Homeschool Association Launches in Minot to Create Memorable Student Events
A new organization dedicated to bringing milestone events and community experiences to Minot’s homeschool families is officially launching this year. The Minot Homeschool Events Association has been formed to plan, organize, and execute fun and meaningful events for the local homeschool community. The association’s first major events currently in planning for spring 2027 include a […]
Summer Reading at the Minot AFB Library
Summer means Summer Reading at the Minot Air Force Base Library. This year’s Summer Reading Program will run from Saturday, June 13th to Saturday, August 15th and is open to all ages from infants to adults. The Summer Reading Program will start with a Kick-Off Party at 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 13th. The theme […]
Your BFFs Guide to Summer in Minot
Before moving to North Dakota, many people told me to prepare for the extreme winter. Therefore, the sub-zero windchills came as no surprise. What I wasn’t prepared for was how absolutely idyllic the North Dakota summer truly is. With sunlight that arrives at 4 a.m. and stretches late into the night, the days are primed […]
I Think They Call It Goulash
Some articles that I pen for the Northern Sentry come together with relative ease. Good examples would be the retirement articles for Col. Jimmy Schlabach and his Chief, CMSgt Becky Thomas. I invite you to check out Becky’s article (she is now officially Becky) in this edition of the Northern Sentry, or online at northernsentry.com. […]
Coming to a data center near you
It’s about time we address the elephant in the room. There’s a growing disparity between the general public and these AI data centers that are so often talked about in news circles. What seems to be the problem? On Sunday, May 24 during a graduation reception, data centers were the topic of conversation among the […]