91st Missile Wing Annual Award Winners 2025
MOMC Highlight: Leon Rivera, age 9
Military kid Leon Rivera is known for appreciating the simple things in life. He and his family, dad Berto, mom Amanda, little brother Felix (3), and little sister Elena (1), have lived in Minot since 2022. At first, the family didn’t love Minot, but after four years here, they have come to appreciate so many […]
Attributes of the Military Child
• More Independent, Adaptable, Reliable, Flexible, Mature• Relate better to those with diverse backgrounds• Strong family bonds• Parents involved in their children’s education• Military encourages support of schools• Experience from many different cultures and geographic areas• Promotes duty bound/service oriented values• Cooperative spirit, team oriented The information in this article is provided as a resource […]
Sentinels Start Strong: Records Fall and Seasons Kick Off
If the spring sports season were a movie, Minot North High School just dropped one heck of an opening weekend. Baseball drama. Soccer grit. And on a track in Fargo, a group of young women rewrote the record books like they had a personal vendetta against the old ones. Hold onto your Sentinel gear, this […]
Forged in the Ring: How boxing keeps a defender mission ready
Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The bell rings, gloves raise, and the fight begins. For three minutes instinct and training guide every movement with precision and control. Airman 1st Class Randi Griffith is both a Tactical Response Force (TRF) member with the 91st […]
Minot’s Warm Spell Interrupted by Snow
After days of sunshine and temperatures climbing into the low 60s, many residents on Minot AFB were starting to believe spring had arrived early. Snow had melted away, patches of brown grass reappeared, and the simple sight of bare ground felt like a small victory after a long winter. Then, in true North Dakota fashion, […]
On-ramps to belonging
My whole life has been an endless pursuit of community and belonging. Whether that means I, myself was searching for a way to belong—or coming up with creative ways to draw others in to community, it’s who I am.From elementary school to adulthood, I’ve been drawn to “involvement.” I joined clubs, teams, and hobbies. Then […]
Best of Minot AFB Awards Does It Again…
Awards season is wrapping up, which means all those movie stars, TV icons, and red carpet pros can finally take a break from their fancy outfits. But don’t worry… the real awards have been happening right here at MAFB.That’s right, we’re talking about the 4th Annual Best of Minot Air Force Base Awards, hosted by […]
Giveaway Time: iMagicon is Coming
Mark your calendars: April 24–26, Minot is getting its annual dose of fantasy, comic books, cosplay, celebrity meet-and-greets, and all things nerdy and awesome at Imagicon! And guess what… The Northern Sentry is giving you a chance to go FOR FREE! We’ve got a limited number of 3-Day Convention Passes (valued at $45 each) reserved […]
The Little Blue Elephant Returns to Minot AFB
The Little Blue Elephant food truck is officially back on Minot Air Force Base, bringing a flavorful mix of authentic Thai cuisine and fresh sushi that is sure to draw a crowd again. Since its return to the base on March 23rd the food truck has been giving Airmen and families a go to spot […]