Only The Best Come North: Serving in the Minot Air Force Base Honor Guard
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — What does it mean to go above and beyond? Most people say they joined the Air Force to serve their country, and some say joining the Honor Guard is a way to go beyond that. The United States Air Force Honor Guard is a special duty bestowed upon those […]
FCC Providers Grand Opening
Boasting the most extensive FCC network in the Air Force, Minot AFB has now held the grand opening for four more FCC providers on Monday, August 14th. With MSG leadership presenting each provider with a framed license and cutting a ceremonial ribbon at each location, these four new providers are ready to open their doors […]
Health Fair Success
As soon as parents start to see “Back to School” everywhere, an alarm goes off in our heads saying “it’s time for appointments!”. Thankfully, the 5th Medical Clinic was on our side this year with a Health Fair that included sports physicals. As a mama myself, this took a huge stress off of me trying […]
Welcome To Minot
In recent days I have run into quite a few people who just arrived in the Magic City. After exchanging names and a bit of history, the conversation will soon move into one of several common topics. Schools- If they have kids they will ask about the schools. I am always very positive about the […]
What happened to ethanol?…
There was a time not so long ago that you could easily get ethanol (alcohol fuel) in North Dakota, but now you have to search for it and sometimes when you find an E-85 refueler, the place is “out of stock.” Why is this the case? The availability of ethanol is definitely lacking across the […]
Experiencing Fly-in Fishing
I woke to the swaying movement of leafy branches casting distinctive shadows on the ceiling of the tent. The call of a nearby loon, the gentle lapping of water on a rocky shoreline, and smell of a fresh pot of coffee percolating on a Coleman stove made for a perfect morning. It was a fitting […]
We Couldn’t Discover It All!
Grandkids arrived from West Fargo, and as is normal with grandparents, we have their day booked with lots to do. We want them to go home amazed at how fun it is at Grandma and BePa’s house in Minot. Their ages? Carter is 12, Charlie is 9, Addely is 6 and Silas is 3. Yeah, […]
Kicking Off the School Year: Back-to-School Backpack Brigade
On August 4, 2023, the Minot Air Force Base School Liaison Office partnered with national nonprofit Operation Homefront to host the annual Back-to-School Backpack Brigade at the Minot AFB Youth Center. The event was filled with pomp and circumstance! With representation from the 5th Bomb Wing and the 91st Missile Wing. the School Liaison Office […]
Team Minot hosts USAF-wide EOD exercise
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight hosted Operation Frozen Peanut here, July 24-28.Operation Frozen Peanut is a routine exercise designed to test EOD capabilities, procedures, and readiness in the event of a nuclear incident. The exercise was conducted from the perspective of an Initial Response Force […]
USSTRATCOM SEL visits Team Minot
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Howard L. Kreamer, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Senior Enlisted Leader, visited Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 31 – Aug. 2, 2023. During his visit, Kreamer attended multiple meetings with Minot AFB leadership to discuss strategies for improving the quality of life for Airmen. […]