State of the School Liaison Program
I have officially served as Minot AFB’s School Liaison Program Manager for one year. There were a number of unique challenges (Government Shutdowns and MFLC contract changeover) and new laws/procedures (K-12 phone-free legislation and on-base school am/pm supervision). I jumped into a changing landscape, which involved processing overdue STARBASE ND payments, and closing out the […]
A “Where Were You When” Moment
I may have shared with you that I had a journalism teacher in college who would often stop her lecture and start talking about her “Where Were You When” moments in time. Her name was Hazel Heiman, and to get any grade more than a “C” you had to work hard, and be prepared to […]
Isn’t North Dakota scenic in winter?
I haven’t told a lot of people about this hobby, I guess you could call it, of traveling around North Dakota and taking pictures – even during the depth of winter. It’s something that I thoroughly enjoy. A recent excursion took me to the northwest where I witnessed a certain rugged, almost wilderness beauty that […]
Military Welcome Center opens at Minot International Airport
Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla,, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Community leaders, Air Force representatives and local partners gathered at Minot International Airport, Feb 17, 2025, for the ribbon cutting of the new Military Welcome Center. The addition features a lounge area designed to host active duty service […]
Keep Knocking: One SNCO’s Journey to a “Yes”
Class #325: Anchor symbolizes the rank to Chief, as well Stability, Security and leadership in the US Coast Guard
Buddy Check Challenge Trophy Strengthens Wingman Culture at Minot AFB
Airman First Class Anthony Ramey, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron (5 LRS) was named the first winner of Minot Air Force Base’s Buddy Check Challenge, an initiative launched during Suicide Awareness Month in September of 2025 and tracked through the remainder of the […]
February is Healthy Relationships Month
Maj. David Sager, 5th Medical Group MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — While we celebrate romantic relationships with Valentine’s Day in the month of February, it’s also a great time to think about the health of all our relationships. What makes for a healthy relationship, whether with a significant other, or with family or friends? […]
Air & Space Forces Association Wrap Up Busy Month
The David C. Jones Chapter 135 of the Air and Space Forces Association has had a busy month. The activities include planning for the upcoming Commander’s Choice Awards banquet to be held on April 9th at the JDL center at Minot Air Force Base. Banquet chairman George Masters reviewed plans for the banquet that annually […]
Delivering deterrence: Sentinel restructure to complete in 2026; initial capability timeline set
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —In direct response to the 2026 National Defense Strategy’s call for urgency and speed, the U.S. Air Force rolled out its plan for the LGM-35A Sentinel program, which will deliver the nation’s next-generation, modernized, land-based nuclear deterrent to America’s warfighters. Leveraging considerable progress over the last 12-18 months, program officials are executing […]
Best of Minot AFB 2026 –Nominations Now Open!
It’s back! Time to show some love for your favorite businesses, activities, and hotspots in town. Who will take home the title of THE BEST? That’s up to you!We’re now accepting nominations for: Best Eatery on Base – The ultimate spot for meals on base. Best Local Restaurant in Minot – The city’s standout dining, […]