by Northern Sentry | May 13, 2022 | News
Air Force Global Strike Command recently named its Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2021, commending the top enlisted Strikers across the command.This past Monday, these six Airmen were recognized by Gen. Anthony Cotton, AFGSC commander, and Chief MSgt Melvina...
by Northern Sentry | May 13, 2022 | News
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — E-3 Sentries from Tinker Air Force Base relocated to Minot Air Force Base due to severe weather in the area of central Oklahoma.The four aircraft and air crews moved to Minot Air Force Base as a part of normal weather relocation...
by Northern Sentry | May 13, 2022 | News
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. –Early Sunday morning, May 1, 2022, many citizens in Ward County received a public safety notification informing them of a train derailment in Burlington, North Dakota and to evacuate their homes immediately. Shortly afterward they...
by Northern Sentry | May 6, 2022 | News
The 5th Medical Group Pharmacy is happy to announce that they will have a new text feature to let you know exactly when medications are ready for pick-up. During the check-in process simply alert the pharmacy staff that you would like to receive a text message when...
by Northern Sentry | May 6, 2022 | News
The “Minot Meltdown” (not referring to the massive snow melt) is that familiar moment of dread and overwhelming despair that washes over many Airmen and their family members when they receive orders to the 5th Bomb Wing or the 91st Missile Wing. You know what I’m...
by Northern Sentry | May 6, 2022 | News, Personal
Mother’s Day weekend is here again. It’s the time of year where moms everywhere get extra love, hugs and ‘maybe’ a little extra time to sleep. While this Sunday is a day to celebrate all moms everywhere, here at the Northern Sentry, we would like to give a special...
by Northern Sentry | May 6, 2022 | News, Personal
The sun is shining, the grass is attempting to get greener and all of Minot AFB is aching to get out and enjoy some warmth! The Minot Outdoor Recreation Center is here to assist. Last Friday, the ODRC hosted an Open House to show off all the equipment they rent, the...
by Northern Sentry | Apr 29, 2022 | Personal
As April comes to a close and the “Month of the Military Child” is wrapping up, a final salute to the child dependents of Minot Air Force Base is in order. More than adult dependents, kids and their siblings rely on each other for support and camaraderie during tough...
by Northern Sentry | Apr 29, 2022 | News
Ask any mother, the transition to mom-life can be a difficult one plagued with uncertainty, loneliness, new emotions and confusion. The demands of early parenthood are challenging no matter where one lives, but in a place like Minot with the extended winters and...
by Northern Sentry | Apr 29, 2022 | News
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. –The 5th Bomb Wing Command Post was awarded the 2021 Air Force Global Strike Command Large Nuclear Command Post of the Year and 8th Air Force Nuclear Deterrence Operations Team of the Year at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota.Command...
